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Intercropping Innovation: Tabalong Chili Farmers Double Income Through Sustainable Practices
Chili farmers in Tabalong, South Kalimantan, have reported a significant economic breakthrough by implementing the intercropping (tumpang sari) cultivation method. By integrating chili plants with other compatible crops on the same land, local farmers have successfully maximized their land utility and doubled their overall income. This innovative approach not only…
Indonesia Allocates 1.1 Million Hectares of Plantation Land for National Food Self-Sufficiency
In a significant move to bolster national food security, the Indonesian government has officially designated 1.1 million hectares of plantation land specifically for food self-sufficiency programs. This strategic land allocation is designed to integrate food crop production within existing plantation ecosystems, optimizing land utility to meet the growing domestic demand…
DANANTARA PRAISED BY GLOBAL CEOs, SEEN AS POSITIVE SIGNAL FOR INDONESIA’S ECONOMY
Chief Operating Officer Danantara Indonesia and global investment leaders attending strategic discussions in Washington, D.C. applauded Indonesia’s commitment to legal certainty, strong governance, and open dialogue with international investors—remarks that were highlighted by global CEOs as encouraging for long‑term economic collaboration. Attendees noted that inclusive policy engagement led by national…
INDONESIA UNVEILS NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR BLUE CARBON ECOSYSTEMS
Indonesia has officially launched the National Action Plan for the Protection and Management of Blue Carbon Ecosystems (RENAKSI) 2025–2030 as a major step toward enhancing its climate mitigation efforts through coastal ecosystem conservation, particularly mangroves and seagrass meadows. With about 17% of the world’s blue carbon reserves, supported by approximately…
