Strategy for developing pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) as the local food of West Sulawesi, Indonesia

In Indonesia, West Sulawesi is one of the potential areas for the development of pearl millet, and it is potential local food which strengthens food security as a source of carbohydrates, anti-oxidant, and fiber. This research aims to analyze IFE and EFE, then SWOT analysis, in order to figure out the strategies to develop pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) farming. This research was conducted in West Sulawesi, Indonesia. This research results ten strategies are 1) plotting pearl millet as a potential superior local food of West Sulawesi with high fiber content and anti-oxidants, 2) building adequate infrastructure to facilitate the distribution of pearl millet marketing to potential markets, 3) maximizing the potential of land and the use of farming equipment to maximize production, 4) Ease of access to capital by activating microfinance institutions in rural areas, 5) Increasing the capacity of farmer human resources by strengthening institutions, counseling and training based on local resources, 6) Procurement of farming equipment to assist farmers in increasing production and productivity, 7) Introducing pearl millet to the market and consumers as a local Mandar food in order to substitute rice and other foods, 8) support of government in training of processing and diversifying pearl millet into industrial products, 9) the use of environmentally friendly agricultural technology and inputs in an effort to produce quality products, 10) Maintaining the pearl millet to continue to exist by continuing to support farmers with a variety of policies.