Seith’s Nutmeg Sasi: Balancing Culture & Economy
Seith Village, one of the leading producers of nutmeg in Central Maluku, is renowned not only for the quality of its spices but also for its customs and traditions, which remain an essential part of daily life. One of the most cherished cultural heritages is Sasi Pala—a customary prohibition on harvesting nutmeg before a mutually […]
Empowering Nutmeg Farmers in Leihitu Through Practical Training
One bright morning, the Leihitu Subdistrict Hall was livelier than usual. Under the clear sky, nutmeg farmers gathered with a sense of curiosity and enthusiasm. They came from five farmer groups across different villages in Leihitu, Central Maluku: Seith, Wakal, Morella, Larike, and Kaitetu. This activity was part of a capacity-building program initiated by KOBUMI […]
Nutmeg, Indonesia’s Legendary Spice
What is Nutmeg, Indonesia’s Legendary Spice Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans Houtt) is a legendary tropical spice plant originating from the Banda Islands in the Maluku region of Indonesia. It produces two main commodities, nutmeg seeds and mace, which have high economic value and are widely used in the culinary, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and aromatherapy industries. A Short […]
Banda Naira Mandiri Cooperative and Farmer Empowerment Mission
Time flows slowly in the Banda Islands. The sea glistens in calm shades of blue, and the wind carries the scent of nutmeg from plantations nurtured through generations. Here, among the damp soil and lush trees, the story of nutmeg begins—not in a factory, nor at an export dock, but beneath the shade of trees […]
