# agriculture

Latest news group about agriculture.

Indonesia’s Rice Reserves Set to Hit Record 4 Million Tons

The previous record for rice reserves was set in September 1985 at 3 million tons, achieved over nine months.
Business 8 hours ago

Indonesia to Cultivate 300,000 Hectares of Sugar Palm to Power Bioethanol Push

“With proper cultivation, one hectare of sugar palm can produce 24,000 liters of bioethanol," Raja Juli Antoni said.
Business May 11, 2025 | 1:29 pm

Indonesia Records Highest Rice Stock in Over Five Decades

The stock surged by 1.8 million tons to reach 3.5 million tons in just four months, all without imports.
Business May 4, 2025 | 5:49 pm

East Java Villager Cultivates Export-Quality Mangrove Crabs Using Plastic Jerricans

Mangrove crabs’ ability to thrive in confined spaces makes them ideal for innovative aquaculture setups like Samsul’s jerrican method.
Business May 4, 2025 | 1:23 pm

Indonesia Aims to Halt Rice Imports in 2025 as Self-Sufficiency Improves

The Agriculture Ministry projects national rice production will reach 32 million tons in 2024, with a surplus of nearly 10 million tons.
Business Apr 20, 2025 | 10:03 pm

Despite Looming Tariffs, Indonesia’s Vanilla Still in Demand in US Market

Lombok’s organic vanilla exports to the US continue despite 32% tariffs and a 30% production drop due to heavy rain in early 2025.
Business Apr 14, 2025 | 4:58 pm

Indonesia Eyes Global Rice Export Market with Projected 12 Million Ton Surplus

The government projects a rice surplus of up to 12 million tons, Indonesia will emerge as a key player in the global rice export market.
Business Apr 11, 2025 | 8:28 pm

UAE’s Al-Ain Farms to Invest in Indonesia’s Dairy Production

The government did not say how much would Emirati dairy giant Al-Ain Farms invest in Indonesia.
Business Apr 10, 2025 | 9:33 pm

Egg Prices Increase to Record High Despite Trump's Predictions

More than 30 million egg-laying chickens were killed to prevent the spread of bird flu in the US earlier this year.
Business Apr 10, 2025 | 9:21 pm

President Prabowo to Distribute 1,000 Owls to Combat Rat Pests in Majalengka

President Prabowo pledges to send 1,000 owls to farmers in West Java as a natural solution to fight rat infestations in rice fields.
News Apr 7, 2025 | 4:17 pm

Prabowo Leads Nationwide Harvest Event

Prabowo leads a nationwide harvest across 14 provinces, signaling rising rice yields and stronger farmer support.
News Apr 7, 2025 | 1:56 pm

Government to Merge SOEs into Agriculture and Fisheries Holding Agrinas

Several ideas have emerged, including the development of 20,000 hectares of coastal fishponds and 1 million hectares of palm plantations.
Business Mar 25, 2025 | 5:16 am

Government Aims for 1 Million Tons of Rice from Central Kalimantan Expansion

Indonesia plans to expand rice fields by 75,000 hectares in Central Kalimantan, aiming for 1 million tons of rice to boost food security.
News Mar 20, 2025 | 11:56 am

Spatial Planning Ministry Prepares Up to 250,000 Hectares for Army Battalions and Food Security

Indonesia allocates up to 250,000 hectares for 500 new army battalions and food security, securing state land for national defense.
News Mar 13, 2025 | 11:28 am

Prabowo's Merah Putih Cooperatives Aim to Cut Middlemen in Food Distribution

Prabowo is planning to establish cooperatives across 80,000 Indonesian villages to make food commodities more affordable.
Business Mar 10, 2025 | 9:18 am

Government to Launch 4,500 Food Outlets with Price Caps

The initiative aims to stabilize food prices and prevent market volatility by ensuring public access to affordable food.
Business Mar 6, 2025 | 8:33 pm

Less Beef Import for Private Sector Said to Worsen Indonesia's Layoff Worries

Private enterprises originally got to import 180,000 tons before the government decided to allocate the lion's share to state companies.
Business Mar 3, 2025 | 8:00 pm

Indonesia's Rice Production to Hit Record High at 13.95 Million Tons in Early 2025

A record-high rice production in January-April 2025 paves the way for Indonesia to not import its staple food this year.
Business Mar 3, 2025 | 4:16 pm

Indonesia Works on Modern Farming Clusters to Keep Global Food Barn Dream Alive

The government intends to transform Indonesia from being a food importer into becoming the world's food barn or major food exporter.
Business Mar 3, 2025 | 11:30 am

How Being 'Productive in Indonesia' Can Boost the Local Agricultural Sector

IPB University alumna Lia Nuryanah chooses to be productive in one's country and help develop her hometown's agricultural sector.
News Feb 21, 2025 | 1:47 pm

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