#Agriculture
Indonesia targets major boost in coconut downstream industry with new Morowali Plant
Indonesia is moving forward with its plan to strengthen the downstream processing of agricultural commodities, with the coconut sector being the pilot project
Angola, Ethiopia seek stronger agricultural cooperation with Indonesia: Airlangga
Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, revealed that Angola and Ethiopia have sought the opportunity to expand agricultural cooperation with Indonesia, an interest conveyed during a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the just concluded G20 Summit in South Africa.
Australian firms increase investment in Indonesia following strengthened Canberra ties
At least five Australian companies have committed to invest in Indonesia, marking a new phase of economic cooperation between the two neighboring countries, Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani announced on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 during President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to Australia.
Indonesia to build seven fertilizer plants by 2029, cuts retail prices by 20 percent
The Ministry of Agriculture plans to build seven fertilizer plants worth some Rp 50 trillion (US$3 billion) by 2029, five of which are expected to be completed within that year, said Minister of Agriculture Amran Sulaiman.
Indonesia to boost agricultural, plantation downstream industry to increase export
The Indonesian government is planning to strengthen the downstream processing of agricultural and plantation commodities to increase added value and foreign exchange earnings, with priority commodities including coconut, gambier, and palm oil.
Agriculture Minister targets food self-sufficiency within three months
Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman announced that Indonesia is on track to achieve food self-sufficiency within the next two to three months, fulfilling a key target set by President Prabowo Subianto.
Indonesia-EU seal landmark IEU–CEPA deal after nearly a decade of negotiations
Indonesia and the European Union (EU) have signed the substantive conclusion of the Indonesia–European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU–CEPA), marking a historic milestone in bilateral trade relations after nearly 10 years of talks.
Syngenta boosts food security with rice cultivation guidebook, drone center
Agricultural innovation company, Syngenta Indonesia, launched two strategic innovations to support rice farming transformation and strengthen national food self-sufficiency − Rice Cultivation Guidebook and Drone Learning Center − at the company’s Research and Development (R&D) Center in Cikampek, West Java on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Government prepares 2026 downstreaming sectors to boost investment, create job
The government has put agriculture, maritime affairs and fisheries sectors into the 2026 downstreaming program, with the total national investment value projected to increase by 20.35 percent from Rp6,910 trillion (US$427 million) to Rp7,450 trillion.
President Prabowo convenes top officials to address national, food security issues
President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 summoned National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, and State Intelligence Agency (BIN) Chief M. Herindra to the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, discussing strategic issues, including national and food securities.
President orders food sector bureaucracy streamlined after Agrinas CEO resignation
President Prabowo Subianto has instructed the Special Development Control and Investigation Agency (Bappisus) to ensure that bureaucracy in the food sector is streamlined and not overly complicated following the resignation of Joao Angelo De Sousa Mota, President Director of PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara.
Indonesia secures EU recognition for sustainable palm oil under new trade agreement
The Ministry of Trade has confirmed that the European Union has been committed to absorbing locally produced crude palm oil (CPO) as part of the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA).