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Porang, Swallow's Nest, and Edamame, Jokowi's Mainstay Commodities Push Exports
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) is optimistic that the agricultural sector in the third quarter of 2021 can grow better than the first and second quarters. To note, in the first quarter of 2021 the growth of the agricultural sector was at 2.95 percent and in the second quarter it grew…
The Ministry of Agriculture Calls Plantations the Mainstay of Agricultural Exports During the Pandemic
The Ministry of Agriculture said the performance of the plantation sub-sector recorded positive growth and became one of the mainstays of exports from the agricultural sector in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The performance of the plantation sector in the last 1.5 years has continued to increase as reflected…
Agriculture to be Indonesia's future strength: minister
Agriculture Minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo has said that the agricultural sector, considering its enormous potential, will become Indonesia's strength in the future. “If we wish to develop this nation, agriculture is the most prepared sector. We already have the resources. However, we have to quickly catch up in every aspect,"…
Traditional fabric can help economy weave success
Indonesia is blessed with rich cultural diversity, whether in the form of archeological sites or highly valued crafts, such as the weaving of traditional fabric. If they are utilized effectively, they can bring beneficial economic value to the people. Some of the textiles reflecting the countries' cultural richness that have…
