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Porang Becomes New Export Commodity in Sidrap Regency
Porang has emerged as a promising new agricultural commodity in Sidenreng Rappang (Sidrap), South Sulawesi, with strong potential for export. Local government efforts, led by Regent Syaharuddin Alrif, have transformed this once-overlooked crop into a high-value economic asset. What began as a personal initiative—planting porang on his own land in…
North Sulawesi Launches First Export of White Teatfish to the United States
North Sulawesi has marked a new milestone in its fisheries sector with the inaugural export of 273.3 kg of white teatfish (Holothuria fuscogilva) to the United States. This high-value marine commodity, which falls under trade restrictions and is listed in CITES Appendix II, requires careful handling and full documentation to…
Government to Build 500 Cassava-Based Ethanol Plants in Every Regency
The Indonesian government is launching a bold initiative to boost the value of local agricultural products by constructing 500 cassava-based ethanol processing plants across all regencies. Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs, Zulkifli Hasan, announced the plan during a recent event in Jakarta, emphasizing a strategic partnership with the private sector…
Indonesia’s Coconut Exports Soar in Early 2025: China Leads as Top Buyer
Indonesia’s coconut export industry is off to a strong start in 2025, showing a remarkable surge that brings optimism to the agricultural sector. According to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), exports of whole coconuts from January to February reached an impressive IDR 517 billion, with a shipment volume of 71,077…
