Tabanan Harvest Highlights Bali’s Push for Local Garlic

Tabanan — A joint garlic harvest at Subak Aya in Babahan, Penebel, Tabanan, on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, highlighted efforts to develop locally grown garlic in Bali.

The harvest was conducted through cooperation between the Faculty of Agriculture at Udayana University and the Bali Provincial Agriculture and Food Security Agency. The cultivation covered 2.5 hectares and used four varieties: Babahan Local Garlic, Tawangmangu Baru, Lumbu Hijau and Cicih.

Why the harvest matters for Bali’s food supply

The activity was intended to assess how different garlic varieties adapt to Bali’s farming conditions while strengthening cooperation among local government, universities and farmers. For residents and visitors, the event signals a regional effort to expand the supply of locally produced horticultural commodities rather than relying solely on outside sources.

I Wayan Sunada, head of the Bali Provincial Agriculture and Food Security Agency, said local garlic development was important for strengthening horticultural production and supporting regional food security. The agency said the results from Subak Aya could inform strategies for expanding garlic cultivation in other areas with similar agro-ecosystems.

The four varieties were planted to identify garlic with potential to adapt to Bali’s environmental conditions and agricultural land characteristics. The harvest also provided an opportunity to evaluate cultivation suitability and gather lessons for future development.

The Babahan project is expected to contribute to stronger horticultural production, better use of agricultural land and improved farmer welfare. The report does not state a further timetable or a specific next step beyond using the harvest results as a basis for possible development elsewhere.

Sources

• Bali Provincial Agriculture and Food Security Agency — official government report
• Bali Post — regional news report on Bali garlic development
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