Abu Dhabi has unveiled a series of programmes aimed at boosting food security by encouraging innovation in the agri-tech and processing segments, while also incentivising international food firms to establish a presence in the emirate.
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Amran Sulaiman, Minister of Agriculture: Interview from The Report: Indonesia 2019
What policy measures are needed to further improve the welfare of farmers in Indonesia?
Articles & Analysis | Digital farming practices are poised to bolster global agriculture resiliency from The Report: Indonesia 2019
Against a backdrop of increasingly severe and financially straining climate events and natural disasters, technology is poised to play an important role in maintaining and improving global agricultural output. The adoption of digital and precision farming practices has been shown to improve crop resiliency, and boost productivity and incomes,...
Articles & Analysis | Indonesia continues to promote self-sufficiency in rice production from The Report: Indonesia 2019
Providing around 50% of Indonesians’ daily caloric needs, rice remains by far the most important staple crop across the country. The average Indonesian consumed 114.6 kg of rice in 2017, with total consumption reaching 33.5m tonnes that year. With the adoption of modern techniques on the rise, as well as new regulations and improved...
Articles & Analysis | Increased demand and self-sufficiency policies drive growth in the Indonesian agriculture sector from The Report: Indonesia 2019
With an estimated 57m ha of agricultural lands, farming has long been the backbone of Indonesia’s economy. From small-scale farming to large commercial plantations, the sector employs around one-third of the workforce, is an important source of income for local households and has contributed much-needed export revenue. Partly as a result of...
Chapter | Agriculture from The Report: Indonesia 2019
With an estimated 57m ha of agricultural lands, farming has long been the backbone of Indonesia’s economy. From small-scale farming to large commercial plantations, the sector employs around one-third of the workforce, is an important source of income for local households and has contributed much-needed export revenue. Partly as a result of adopting business-friendly initiatives, the sector has...