Kemiri Girsang

According to data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS) North Sumatra, the province produced 13,805 tons of candlenut in 2021 . The largest producing region was Dairi Regency , contributing 6,684 tons—nearly half of North Sumatra’s total production . This was followed by Karo (2,307 tons), Mandailing Natal (863 tons), Simalungun (703 tons), North Padang Lawas (442 tons), Deli Serdang (430 tons), Toba (392 tons), Humbang Hasundutan (348 tons), Samosir (322 tons), and South Tapanuli (288 tons).

Behind the beauty of Lake Toba lies a village with extraordinary potential: Girsang Village in Simalungun Regency. From here was born Girsang Candlenut Enterprise , a humble yet meaningful initiative that processes candlenut fruit into high-quality peeled candlenuts. 🌱 From Nature’s Richness to Value-Added Products The Girsang area is fertile, rich in agriculture and plantations. Candlenut trees grow abundantly here, producing nuts that were once only sold raw. Seeing this potential, the Girsang Candlenut Enterprise was established with simple yet strong goals: To increase the added value of candlenut so it can be marketed as a specialty product of Girsang. To create jobs for housewives and village youth. To bring the name of Girsang Village to the national and even international stage. 🌸 Women & Youth Empowerment What makes this initiative unique is its community-based management . Women are empowered to work from home without leaving their families, while teenag...