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Deputy Minister of Agriculture Emphasizes Agricultural Downstreaming as a Strategy to Lead the Global Market
Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono reaffirmed that agricultural downstreaming is a key strategy of President Prabowo Subianto to restore Indonesia’s plantation and livestock commodities to a leading position in global trade. He explained that the President wants Indonesian commodities — including those from plantations and animal husbandry — to hold…
Agriculture Minister Says Papua Could Be Food-Self-Sufficient by 2027, Like Other Islands
Indonesia’s Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman stated that Papua is being prepared to become fully food self-sufficient by 2027. Current production only meets about 120,000 of the 660,000 tons of annual demand, creating a deficit of roughly 500,000 tons that is still supplied from Java and Makassar. The government plans…
Indonesia-Canada Agricultural Sector Collaboration Enters a New Era
Indonesia and Canada are entering a new phase of agricultural cooperation, strengthened by the Indonesia–Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). During the “Insights to Actions Canada–Indonesia Partnerships in Agrifood” forum, both countries highlighted opportunities to turn their strong diplomatic ties into concrete collaboration. Canada offers advanced agricultural technology and sustainable…
Indonesia Ships Its First Molasses Export to Australia
Indonesia marked a positive milestone in its grassroots export development as Mojokerto-based CV Mitra Tata Usaha completed its first molasses shipment to Australia. Supported by the Trade Ministry’s Export Center Surabaya, this achievement reflects the growing capability of rural producers to enter global value chains. Director General of National Export…
