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15 New Dams Could Boost Farmers’ Well-being
The Indonesian government is relying on 15 new dams currently under construction, aiming to complete them by 2029, with the hope that they will significantly raise agricultural productivity and improve farmers’ welfare. According to Minister of Public Works Dody Hanggodo, once finished, these dams could supply irrigation to about 184,515…
Agriculture Minister Distributes IDR 9.9 Trillion in Seedlings to Border Areas to Boost Exports of Cocoa, Coconut & Pandan
Indonesia’s Minister of Agriculture has allocated an additional IDR 9.95 trillion for distributing free seedlings across border regions, with a focus on northeastern Kalimantan. The effort was emphasised at a regional farmers’ event in Tarakan, where symbolic handovers of cocoa and pandan coconut seedlings were made to farmers. The government…
Three HPAL Nickel Plants by Vale Indonesia Targeted to Operate in 2026
PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (INCO) projects the completion of three nickel smelter projects based on high-pressure acid leaching (HPAL) technology in 2026 and 2027, located in Pomala, Morowali, and Sorowako. The projects involve large-scale investments. IGP Pomala is the fastest-built HPAL plant. At present, Vale Indonesia is awaiting the delivery…
Indramayu Implements Agricultural System Transformation, Becomes the Biggest Rice Producer in Indonesia
In a bold push to strengthen its role as Indonesia’s leading rice producer, Indramayu has begun implementing a transformation of its agricultural system. In sum, Indramayu region produced 1.7 million tons of dry-unhulled paddy (GKP)—equivalent to about 1.49 million tons of dry-milled rice (GKG)—which placed Indramayu at the top among…
