# agriculture

Latest news group about agriculture.

Indonesia to Resume Rice Exports After 42-Year Hiatus

Indonesia plans to ship 500,000 tons of rice to Malaysia after achieving self-sufficiency three years ahead of its 2029 target.
News Oct 7, 2026 | 11:12 pm

UK-Indonesia Climate Partnership Brings Solar Irrigation to Lake Toba Farms

Indonesia and the UK launch a solar irrigation project in Samosir to boost rice production and strengthen climate resilience.
News Oct 3, 2026 | 9:50 pm

CPO Export Data Gap Does Not Prove Rp 600 T Revenue Loss: Economist

CPO trade data gaps do not prove Rp 600 trillion in state revenue losses, economist Herry Gunawan says, urging further scrutiny.
Business Sep 25, 2026 | 3:29 pm

Fortified Rice Scandal: Indonesia Flags 25 Brands, Cites $5b Consumer Loss

Indonesia flags 25 fortified rice brands over alleged mislabeling, with consumer losses estimated at Rp89 trillion.
News Sep 15, 2026 | 12:41 pm

Egg, Chicken Price Slump Spurs Push for Processing Industry

Surplus egg and chicken supply is dragging down farm-gate prices, prompting calls for stronger processing capacity and government absorption
Business Aug 26, 2026 | 1:14 pm

Indonesia Sets August CPO Reference Price at $996.52 per Ton

Indonesia lowered its August CPO reference price to $996.52 per ton, reducing the export duty on palm oil shipments.
Business Aug 2, 2026 | 11:52 pm

Downstream Products Now Account for Over 80% of Indonesia's Palm Oil Exports

Palm oil remains one of Indonesia's leading export commodities, generating more than $20 billion in annual export revenue.
Business Jul 31, 2026 | 10:44 am

Brazil Offers to Become Indonesia's Leading Supplier of Soybeans and Meat

Brazil is seeking to expand soybean and meat exports to Indonesia, citing opportunities created by the Free Nutritious Meals program.
Business Jul 22, 2026 | 2:52 pm

Belarus Eyes Bigger Dairy Exports to Indonesia

Belarus is seeking to expand dairy exports and find Indonesian partners as its food producers debut at FHI 2026 in Jakarta.
Business Jul 21, 2026 | 11:53 pm

Indonesia Launches Mega Dairy Farm in Push for Milk Self-Sufficiency

Indonesia is inviting investors to build 20 modern dairy farms as it seeks to cut milk imports and achieve self-sufficiency.
Business Jul 21, 2026 | 12:32 pm

Wells Dry Up, Crops Fail as Drought Expands Across Indonesia

Indonesia's drought is drying wells and damaging rice fields, forcing residents to seek water while farmers face rising irrigation costs.
News Jul 20, 2026 | 11:00 am

Indonesia Needs 23.3 Million Tons of CPO Annually for B50 Program

Indonesia's B50 biodiesel program will require 23.3 million tons of crude palm oil annually, up 8.5 million tons from B40.
Business Jul 16, 2026 | 2:56 pm

Indonesia Targets $5.5 Billion in Coffee Exports

Amran said coffee has the potential to become one of Indonesia's leading agricultural export commodities.
Business Jul 15, 2026 | 12:48 am

Indonesia Imports First Live Breeding Pigs from Denmark to Rebuild Herd After ASF

Indonesia imported 546 live breeding pigs from Denmark for the first time to rebuild its swine population after ASF.
Business Jul 10, 2026 | 3:23 pm

Indonesia Offers to Export 10,000 Tons of Rice to Singapore

Indonesia has offered to export 10,000 tons of rice to Singapore as record domestic stockpiles create a surplus for overseas sales.
Business Jun 29, 2026 | 6:19 pm

Prabowo Orders Expansion of Papua Agriculture Programs Backed by Record Funding

Prabowo orders continued expansion of Papua farm programs backed by Rp 5.5 trillion in funding.
News Jun 18, 2026 | 8:17 pm

Indonesia Targets Garlic Self-Sufficiency to Cut Reliance on Chinese Imports

Indonesia aims to achieve garlic self-sufficiency within four years as imports still account for over 90% of supply.
Business Jun 17, 2026 | 5:47 pm

Weak Rupiah Seen Boosting Indonesia’s Palm Oil Export Earnings

Indonesia’s palm oil industry expects stronger export earnings this year as a weaker rupiah boosts revenue in local currency terms.
Business Jun 5, 2026 | 11:16 am

Palm Oil Association Warns Against Disruptions From New Single-Gate Export Policy

"This is not a trivial industry -- it is an extraordinary industry. It must be managed and protected properly,” Eddy said.
Business Jun 3, 2026 | 8:31 am