Amid concerns over food security and the impacts of the El Niño weather phenomenon, Indonesia is facing pivotal challenges in its agricultural sector. As the government bolsters rice reserves and procurement efforts, Indonesian venture capital is increasingly turning its focus towards agrifood tech start-ups. With agriculture and related industries emerging as promising investment opportunities, there's a growing push to innovate and secure the nation's food production capabilities amidst global uncertainties. To find out more, check out https://www.scout.asia/ #Indonesia #ClimateChange #Agriculture #FoodSecurity
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Would next unicorn in Indonesia emerge from Agrifood sector? Well, VCs are increasingly paying attention to agrifood tech start-ups and with agriculture and related industries emerging as promising investment opportunities, there's a growing push to innovate and secure the nation's food production capabilities amidst global uncertainties. To find out more, check out https://www.scout.asia/ #agrifood #agritech #indonesia #vc #startup #climate
Amid concerns over food security and the impacts of the El Niño weather phenomenon, Indonesia is facing pivotal challenges in its agricultural sector. As the government bolsters rice reserves and procurement efforts, Indonesian venture capital is increasingly turning its focus towards agrifood tech start-ups. With agriculture and related industries emerging as promising investment opportunities, there's a growing push to innovate and secure the nation's food production capabilities amidst global uncertainties. To find out more, check out https://www.scout.asia/ #Indonesia #ClimateChange #Agriculture #FoodSecurity
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Would next unicorn in Indonesia emerge from Agrifood sector? Well, VCs are increasingly paying attention to agrifood tech start-ups and with agriculture and related industries emerging as promising investment opportunities, there's a growing push to innovate and secure the nation's food production capabilities amidst global uncertainties. To find out more, check out https://www.scout.asia/ #agrifood #agritech #indonesia #vc #startup #climate
Amid concerns over food security and the impacts of the El Niño weather phenomenon, Indonesia is facing pivotal challenges in its agricultural sector. As the government bolsters rice reserves and procurement efforts, Indonesian venture capital is increasingly turning its focus towards agrifood tech start-ups. With agriculture and related industries emerging as promising investment opportunities, there's a growing push to innovate and secure the nation's food production capabilities amidst global uncertainties. To find out more, check out https://www.scout.asia/ #Indonesia #ClimateChange #Agriculture #FoodSecurity
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Would next unicorn in Indonesia emerge from Agrifood sector? Well, VCs are increasingly paying attention to agrifood tech start-ups and with agriculture and related industries emerging as promising investment opportunities, there's a growing push to innovate and secure the nation's food production capabilities amidst global uncertainties. To find out more, check out https://www.scout.asia/ #agrifood #agritech #indonesia #vc #startup #climate
Amid concerns over food security and the impacts of the El Niño weather phenomenon, Indonesia is facing pivotal challenges in its agricultural sector. As the government bolsters rice reserves and procurement efforts, Indonesian venture capital is increasingly turning its focus towards agrifood tech start-ups. With agriculture and related industries emerging as promising investment opportunities, there's a growing push to innovate and secure the nation's food production capabilities amidst global uncertainties. To find out more, check out https://www.scout.asia/ #Indonesia #ClimateChange #Agriculture #FoodSecurity
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🌾 The Significance of Agriculture in Indonesia: Nourishing a Nation, Sustaining a Culture 🌱 Agriculture stands as the lifeblood of Indonesia, woven intricately into the fabric of its identity and livelihood. This sector not only fuels the nation’s economy but also sustains the rich cultural tapestry that defines Indonesia. 1. Economic Backbone: Agriculture is the cornerstone of Indonesia’s economic stability, providing livelihoods for a significant portion of the population. From rice paddies to coffee plantations, the diverse agricultural landscape contributes substantially to the country’s GDP. 2. Food Security: The significance of agriculture extends beyond economic metrics; it plays a paramount role in ensuring food security for the nation. A myriad of crops, fruits, and livestock cultivated across the archipelago contributes to a diverse and resilient food ecosystem. 3. Cultural Heritage: Indonesia’s agricultural practices are deeply rooted in its cultural heritage. Traditional farming methods, passed down through generations, not only sustain the economy but also preserve the rich agricultural traditions that are integral to the identity of local communities. 4. Biodiversity Preservation: The vast agricultural expanse in Indonesia is a custodian of biodiversity. The cultivation of a wide array of crops and indigenous plants contributes to preserving the nation’s unique ecosystems and fostering ecological balance. 5. Rural Stability: Beyond urban centers, agriculture serves as a stabilizing force in rural areas. It empowers local communities, providing employment opportunities and fostering a sense of community resilience. 6. Global Contribution: Indonesia’s agricultural exports, from palm oil to spices, have a global footprint. The country’s role in the international agricultural market not only boosts the economy but also enhances its standing on the world stage. In essence, agriculture in Indonesia is not merely a sector; it is a dynamic force that sustains the nation’s economic prosperity, preserves its cultural identity, ensures food security, and contributes to global agricultural landscapes. Recognizing the profound significance of agriculture is key to fostering sustainable practices, supporting local farmers, and securing a resilient future for Indonesia. 🌍🌾 #SustainableAgriculture #InnovationForChange #SupportFarmers #AgriculturalChallenges #Sustainability #AgricultureIndonesia #CulturalHarmony #EconomicResilience [image : Kayla Paramajna (Unsplash)]
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Are there any success stories of companies that have diversified their palm oil-related businesses? Yes, there are several success stories of companies in Indonesia that have successfully diversified their palm oil-related businesses. Here are a couple of notable examples: 1. Provident Agro: Provident Agro is a joint venture company that has expanded its operations beyond traditional palm oil production. They have focused on sustainable practices and efficient plantation management to improve profitability and sustainability¹. 2. Asian Agri: Asian Agri has been recognized for its responsible investment into palm oil in Indonesia. The company has established successful partnerships with smallholders, implementing a revenue sharing model and providing support through training and modern equipment. This approach has not only increased yields but also promoted sustainable palm oil management. Asian Agri's One to One Partnership Commitment aims to match each hectare of plantation owned by the company with one hectare of land owned by smallholder farmers, which has brought about positive impacts on their lives and the industry as a whole². These companies have shown that diversification, coupled with a commitment to sustainability and community partnership, can lead to improved revenue and success in the palm oil industry. Source: (1) 15 Indonesian Biggest Oil Palm Companies - The Science Agriculture. https://lnkd.in/gKhgaWDb. (2) Asian Agri : A Case Study on Responsible Investment Into Palm Oil in .... https://lnkd.in/grPiP27i. (3) The Sustainability of Three Indonesian Palm Oil Business Entities. https://lnkd.in/gRU24k3D. (4) Transforming the Indonesian Palm Oil Industry: Insights from Starbucks .... https://lnkd.in/gU98QW47. GAPKI IPOA PT. Perkebunan Nusantara I Regional 2 (Ex-PTPN VIII) PTPN III Fauzia Seska Devi Muhammad Azfar Rachman
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Indonesia's agriculture sector holds a pivotal role in the nation's economy. It contributes over 12% to the country’s GDP and is a primary source of employment, particularly in rural areas. However, despite its significance, Indonesian farmers face challenges getting capital and financial access within the sector. Enter: Value Chain Financing. In this video, we look at the challenges faced by farmers and explore the concept of value chain financing and how it can help the farmers. Watch Spire In Minutes: https://lnkd.in/eiWFa4nc #spireresearchandconsulting #spireresearch #valuechainfinancingmodel #valuechainfinancing #agriculturesector #Indonesia #accesstofinance #farmers #capital #economygrowth #ruralareas #improvedaccess #opportunitiesforfarmers Ryosuke Funayama Leon Perera Japnit Singh Jeffrey BAHAR Tarek Elhousseiny Aditya Sapru Justin Lee Chi Nguyen Saurabh Sharma David L. Llamas Daniel Faricy John Yam Adeline Lim Andrea Lim Nhu Hua Vinita Nath Windy Pradipta Prizzy Natacia Marie Teo Twinkle Khurmi
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Indonesian farmers are often associated with conventional and traditional practices that are far from modernization and the digital world. However, Eratani seeks to bridge this gap by creating a robust digital ecosystem for the Indonesian agriculture sector. Our primary objective is to employ technology as a solution to provide comprehensive support to farmers in managing their agricultural businesses, from upstream to downstream. This is a challenging journey as there are many problems faced by Indonesian farmers, Andrew S as CEO and Co-Founder together with other leaders and young people Eraforce continues to strive to help simplify farmers' lives and ensure strong and sustainable prosperity. Eratani has three main pillars—Agri Management, Agri Inputs, and Agri Outputs—which have made an inspiring footprint and impact directly and indirectly in improving the prosperity of farmers in Indonesia. In the future, Eratani will continue to optimize the use of technology and invite young people to get excited about working on agricultural land and become the frontline in developing the agricultural ecosystem. Read more about it here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gvtS4nYQ #Eratani #SelaluAdaUntukPetani #Technology #Agriculture #Farmer #modernization
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Today (29 January 2024) Yayasan Agri Sustineri Indonesia (YASI) held an audience with Mr Jarot Indarto as the Director of Food and Agriculture, Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Agency of Republic Indoensia The purpose of the audience was to find out potential program collaboration between YASI and Bappenas. From the audience, it was noted that the program run by YASI in line with national programs as well as agricultural programs run by Bappenas' strategic partners, both local and international partners. As the follow-up to this meeting, YASI and Bappenas will jointly visit the location of the YASI program intervention to see directly how YASI implements programs to strengthen agricultural entrepreneurship and programs to improve farmer's livelihood. In the future, multi-stakeholder collaboration from government, organizations and the private sector should be more encouraged to support the Agripreneur program and national agriculture program in Indonesia. #YASI #sustainableagriculture #collaboration #sdgs #agribusiness #agripreneurs #smallholderfarmers
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