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Optimizing Agricultural Potential: The Rise of Agro-Tourism in Batu City
Batu City is strategically leveraging its agropolitan status by transforming traditional farming into themed agro-tourism destinations. A notable addition to the city’s tourism landscape is "Durian Fantasi" (Dufan), located in the Ngaglik district. Developed by visionary Sujono Djonet, Dufan shifts the focus beyond the city's iconic apples to high-value durian…
Government Allocates IDR 78.5 Billion for Agricultural Recovery in Sumatra
The central government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, has allocated IDR 78.5 billion in aid to restore the agricultural sector in three disaster-affected provinces: Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. This comprehensive assistance includes the provision of fertilizers, high-quality seeds, agricultural machinery (alsintan), and basic necessities for the community. The…
Productive Agriculture Key to Mitigating Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Recent studies highlight that enhancing agricultural productivity is a vital strategy for suppressing greenhouse gas emissions while ensuring food security. By adopting more efficient farming techniques and high-yield crop varieties, farmers can produce more food on less land, effectively reducing the need for land conversion and deforestation. This intensification approach…
Indonesia Emerges as a Global Leader in Market Access Expansion
The Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, highlighted that Indonesia has become one of the most proactive countries in opening global trade access throughout 2025. This achievement is driven by the successful implementation of several strategic agreements, including the EU-CEPA, and partnerships with Peru, Canada, and the United Kingdom.…
