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Ministry of Agriculture Affirms Stock of Subsidized Fertilizers on Demand
The Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) emphasized that the subsidized fertilizer stock prepared for this year is in accordance with demand. This is to refute information related to the scarcity of fertilizers during this year's planting season."The problem with fertilizers is always said to be lacking, rare. But if you check,…
Ministry of Agriculture Encourages Increase in Sugar Cane Production to Realize Self-Sufficiency in Sugar
The Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) through the Directorate General of Plantations continues to make efforts and is alert in anticipation to meet the availability and demand for national sugar. In order to achieve self-sufficiency in sugar consumption in 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture is trying to encourage an increase in…
The Norwegian Ambassador Sees the Potential of Chocolate and Coffee Farming in West Papua
Norwegian Ambassador to Indonesia Rut Kruger Giverin paid a visit to West Papua Province, Monday 20 February, to see the potential for cocoa and coffee farming in South Manokwari and Arfak Mountains Regencies."We will see the development of chocolate and coffee in West Papua, because it is very important for…
Strengthen Downstream Fisheries with Investment
Fishery downstreaming needs to be strengthened with investment. Currently, the Indonesian fishery sector is still dominated by traditional fisheries, up to around 80 percent. In fact, downstream fisheries rely heavily on industrial strength."If we talk about an industry with a traditional business scale of 80 percent, in my opinion it…
