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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

Why Indonesia as the Top Choice? With strong economic growth and rapid expansion of the middle class, coupled with incredible agricultural potential, Indonesia emerges as the ideal host for this event. With approximately 26% of its land classified as agricultural and the agricultural sector contributing 12.4% to the GDP, Indonesia offers boundless opportunities for innovation and collaboration in the agricultural sector. Let’s join as exhibitors at Growtech 2024! ✨ — #GrowtechJKT2024 #JakartaGrowtech #AgInnovationID #IndonesiaAgtech #GrowSEA (for Southeast Asia) #AgriInnovation #SustainableFarming #SmartAgriculture #AgriTechRevolution #FutureOfFarming #EcoFriendlyAgri #AgriBusinessGrowth #FarmingForTheFuture #GreenAgriculture #farmtotable #agriculture #agribusiness #farmlife #farmer #sustainablefarming

Why are farmers still trapped in poverty despite the promise of prosperous soil? Farmers deal with tough problems. Let's dive deeper into the untold factors contributing to stagnant agricultural growth. They rely too much on middlemen, which means they get low prices for their crops and can't reach many buyers, making it hard to earn money. Furthermore, people prefer processed foods over fresh ones, so local farmers struggle to sell their produce. On top of that, there's not enough money going into farming, so it's tough for farmers to improve their businesses. We need to find new ways to help farmers and support their ideas, like the Open Ideas Challenge, so they can thrive and succeed. From Belitung to Lombok Tengah, farmers across Indonesia face multifaceted challenges. Do you have innovative ideas to empower our farming communities? Join the Open Ideas Challenge before May 31, 2024, and be the change our farmers deserve.

The regeneration of farmers is crucial. Many predict that Indonesia will face a crisis of farmers in the future. In the field, we often encounter enthusiastic young individuals eager to engage in farming. Unfortunately, they lack the necessary support and access. This concern has caught the attention of Arconesia. We have a special scheme for inexperienced but passionate young individuals with the potential to become farmers. Through Arconesia, these young farmers can be guided to become professionals through a program named the nucleus scheme. They will be the core farmers of Arconesia, receiving assistance ranging from financing and cultivation land to cultivation guidance and market access post-harvest. If you are interested in becoming a young farmer with Arconesia, please visit and register on our website at Arconesia.com. We hope that through this initiative, we can contribute to the regeneration of farmers in Indonesia. #climatesmartagriculture #sustainablepalmoil #sustainableagriculture #agritech #regenerativeagriculture #regenerasipetani

The fishery sector is expected to contribute 5-6% of Indonesia’s GDP this year. Yet, while there are 2.7M fishermen in the country, they make up 25% of the national poverty rate. Rising up to this challenge to bring greater equality and food security are 500-backed aquaculture companies eFishery and JALA, both of which are harnessing the power of technology to optimize profits and productivity for farmers. “It’s ironic that fish farming practices in Indonesia have not changed in the last 30 years, while in all other industries there have been many technological advancements,” eFishery’s Founder & CEO Gibran Huzaifah shared. In agreement is JALA’s Co-founder & CEO Liris Maduningtyas said, “In a sector dominated by traditional farmers and low yields, the adoption of AI and other new technologies could reduce social and economic inequality through an inclusive digital economy.” Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cqhCyC #500Global #500SoutheastAsia #500Strong #startups #technology #innovation #venturecapital #asia #southeastasia #indonesia #aquatech #artificialintelligence #seafood #fish #shrimp Photo credit: engin akyurt on Unsplash

Indonesia, with its vast agricultural potential, has long been a hub for discussion, research, and economic development. In the heart of this nation, with a population of 280 million, agriculture is not merely an industry—it’s a way of life, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, and a vital source of sustenance for millions. While Indonesia’s grain processing industry faces challenges such as unpredictable climate changes and insufficient irrigation, it also presents numerous opportunities for innovation. Innovation in grain processing technology is pivotal for achieving food self-sufficiency. #indonesia #grainprocessing #cofcoti

Over 1.4 million of farmers in Sulawesi, Indonesia, depend on cocoa agriculture for their livelihoods, but the productivity of the sector has been dwindling in the past years. A report by the UN-based Better Than Cash Alliance reveals the economic opportunity of #digitalpayments for cocoa farmers that can reignite the sector.📱 https://buff.ly/3V2iwJu Prerna Saxena Isvary Sivalingam Fay Choo Gita Sabharwal Olivier ZEHNDER insan syafaat #digitalpayments #innovation #digitaleconomy

The agricultural sector in Indonesia needs it!!!! To improve the agricultural sector in Indonesia, there are several aspects that need to be focused on: Improve infrastructure: agricultural infrastructure, such as irrigation, agricultural drainage, and rural roads, must be improved to enable better access to farms and transportation of products. Promote agricultural technology: modern technology should be integrated into agriculture, such as remote sensing, precision agriculture, and genetically modified crops, to improve productivity, and efficiency and adapt agriculture to climate changes. Improve marketing and export: marketing mechanisms for agricultural products should be improved and access to local and global markets should be facilitated, which will increase export opportunities and improve farmers ' incomes. Education and training: training and technical support should be provided to farmers to increase their knowledge of the latest agricultural practices and use technology effectively. Small-scale farm development: the development of small-scale farms should be promoted and supported, such as the provision of seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and loans, to improve their production and living conditions. Agricultural diversification: agricultural diversification should be encouraged to reduce dependence on a single crop, improve the sustainability of agricultural production and diversify income. Conservation of Natural Resources: the protection of natural resources, such as agricultural land and water, should be strengthened to maintain the productive capacity of Agriculture in the long term. Legal and political improvements: policies and laws related to agriculture should be improved and a favorable investment environment should be provided to stimulate investment in the agricultural sector. By focusing on these aspects and implementing the right policies, Indonesia's agricultural sector can be strengthened and achieve a sustainable improvement in food security and farmers ' incomes. If you participate and can contribute to the improvement and promotion of agricultural production in Indonesia, you have a chance to show your potential during the IDMA Exhibition during 04-06 October 2023 ( JIExpo - Jakarta ) https://www.idma.com.tr/ #indonesia #sorghum #IDMA #Millers #feed #india #russia #asia #africa #millingmachine

A few weeks ago I attended a talk show held by the Center for Indonesian Policy Studies (CIPS) entitled "Can Agricultural Inputs Help Farmers Strengthen Food Security?" This talk show was very interesting because it discussed how agriculture has a big role in food security. There are at least four agricultural problems in Indonesia such as low productivity, inadequate technology adoption, small and fragmented land ownership due to inheritance systems, poor infrastructure and logistics, and poor food quality. Therefore, it is important to conduct policy interventions on agricultural inputs in the form of farmer cards, seed assistance, and population subsidies. Although in its implementation there are several agricultural input problems that need to be considered such as a long and bureaucratic process, fertilizer subsidies that encourage inefficiencies for SOEs, and the tendency of farmers to use agricultural inputs non-optimally by overdosing on urea and strengthening seed preferences.

🌱 GIZ through the GRASS project actively contributes to the Indonesian goals on sustainable agriculture.   We are delighted to introduce the new project GRASS (Greening Agricultural Smallholder Supply Chains) that aims to enhance the livelihoods and resilience of independent farmers cultivating palm oil, rubber, cocoa, and coffee for global and local supply chains in Kapuas Hulu, West Kalimantan.   Together with the Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture, we will implement various activities that support smallholder farmers (both women and men). We will promote agroecology practices (including agroforestry, permaculture, and climate-smart agriculture), provide greater market access at local, national, and global levels, facilitate commodity certification, and provide technical support for digitalisation.   Curious to find out more? 📥 Download the information the GRASS project to discover how the project contributes to # SmallholderFarmers' lives. 🌍🚀    #GIZGRASSProject #Resilient #KapuasHulu #GIZIndonesia