# agriculture

Latest news group about agriculture.

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

Indonesia Imports $61.2 Million Worth of Beef as Ramadan Nears

Indonesia imported approximately 18,220 tons of beef in January with India becoming its top supplier that month.
Business Feb 17, 2025 | 5:25 pm

Climate Change Costs Palm Oil Industry Billions in Lost Yields

Climate change threatens palm oil yields in Indonesia and Colombia. Scientists develop drought-resistant varieties to secure production.
News Feb 14, 2025 | 3:34 pm

Indonesia’s Palm Oil at Risk as Rising Temperatures Kill Pollinating Beetles

Climate change is endangering Elaeidobius kamerunicus, the primary pollinating beetle for oil palm.
News Feb 14, 2025 | 8:31 am

Indonesia’s Plan to Stop Rice Import Won’t Last Long, Vietnam Says

Indonesia wants to stop importing rice, including those coming from Vietnam, within this year.
News Feb 12, 2025 | 11:46 pm

Poland Finally Exports Apples to Indonesia

Data shows that Indonesia-Poland trade amounted to $1 billion in 2024.
Business Feb 7, 2025 | 10:21 am

Gov’t Revokes Concessions of 18 Companies Controlling Over Half a Million Hectares of Forest Land

The decision was made after these companies failed to manage the forests sustainably for the economic benefit of surrounding communities.
Business Feb 4, 2025 | 2:01 am

EU to Revise Palm Oil Rules After WTO Ruling in Favor of Indonesia

The EU will revise its biofuel policies after a WTO ruling found its RED II unfairly targeted Indonesia's palm oil.
Business Jan 17, 2025 | 6:23 pm

Analyst Welcomes Import Ban on Four Basic Commodities

He predicted that domestic demands for rice and corn could be met during the next harvest season.
Business Jan 17, 2025 | 12:59 pm

Gov't Promises Rp 20 Million Monthly Revenue for Transmigration Participants

The transmigration program seeks to relocate farmers from densely populated areas or where farming lands are limited.
Business Jan 10, 2025 | 8:47 am

East Kalimantan Government Converts Ex-Coal Mining Lands to Paddy Fields

the provincial government is optimistic that they will achieve rice harvests of up to four tons per hectare.
Business Jan 10, 2025 | 8:30 am

Indonesia to Import 400,000 Cattle as School Meal Program Begins

About 200,000 of those cattle are expected to be dairy cows.
Business Jan 8, 2025 | 3:08 pm

Cattle Markets in Tulungagung Suspended over Foot and Mouth Disease Fear

According to a report from the Tulungagung Livestock Department, 77 cows have been infected with the disease with multiple deaths.
News Jan 8, 2025 | 9:59 am

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