Indonesia’s Agriculture Minister is pushing for a major transformation in Riau’s agricultural sector by accelerating downstream development. The goal is to strengthen local food processing industries and reduce dependency on imports, ultimately leading to regional food self-sufficiency. By enhancing the agricultural value chain, Riau is expected to produce not just raw commodities, but finished products with added economic value.
This initiative includes empowering local farmers, building processing infrastructure, and fostering innovation to boost productivity and sustainability. The Minister emphasized that with better coordination and technology adoption, Riau has the potential to become a model for food security across Indonesia. The strategy aligns with the government’s broader vision to modernize agriculture and create stronger rural economies.
