{"id":6273,"date":"2025-02-26T11:30:27","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T11:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/berdayahub.com\/?p=6273"},"modified":"2025-02-26T11:30:51","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T11:30:51","slug":"will-sustainable-integrated-farming-program-solve-indonesias-dependency-on-imports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/berdayahub.com\/id\/will-sustainable-integrated-farming-program-solve-indonesias-dependency-on-imports\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Sustainable Integrated Farming Program Solve Indonesia\u2019s Dependency on Imports?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tImagine growing all your own vegetables, raising your own chickens, and then still choosing to order food online every day. That is kind of what Indonesia\u2019s food system looks like right now.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe have the manpower and the land, but it\u2019s disheartening that the Indonesian government keeps importing agricultural products that can be produced locally. Rural areas remain the backbone of Indonesia\u2019s agricultural production.<\/b>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe results of the 2018 Inter-Census Agricultural Survey (SUTAS) show that the number of farming households reached 28 million households, <\/b> most of whom live in rural areas (BPS, 2018).\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHowever, many rural communities face significant challenges to sustain their agricultural practices. While the issue of food security affects the broader Indonesian population, rural areas, in particular, struggle with limited resources, insufficient support, and a growing reliance on imported goods.<\/b>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNot just from the governmental demand but also locals and private businesses. This growing dependence on imports has made food security a top national concern<\/b>, pushing it higher on Indonesia\u2019s development agenda, as it is mentioned as one of the 17 Development Directions in National Long Term Development Plan (RPJPN 2025 \u2013 20245) (IE16).\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Sustainable Integrated Farming Program <\/b><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn response to this pressing issue, The Ministry of Villages, Development of Disadvantaged Regions and Transmigration launched a program named Sustainable Integrated Farming Program in 2021.<\/b>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis initiative is a concrete measure of Indonesia\u2019s government to further support the rural economy.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis program aims to foster rural economic development by combining various agricultural sector such as farming, livestock keeping, fishery, and other relevant commodities. \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAs the name of the program implies, it also promotes sustainable practices by implementing a zero waste concept. In theory, all agricultural waste is managed and turned into biogas and fertilizer, minimizing the use of chemicals that might harmful to the environment.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAs a starting point, the ministry appointed seven Joint Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDESMa) as a pilot project for this program<\/b>. These seven village-owned enterprises are spread across the island of Java, located in Bandung, Cirebon, Kebumen, Nganjuk, Jombang, Lumajang, and Kudus.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThey are deemed to have potential and will be directed to be centers for providing livestock products, poultry, and horticulture centers. They will receive financial supports, training, and mentoring from the relevant ministry and third parties. \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSince it is a \u201cJoint Village Owned-Enterprises\u201d, each enterprises is managed by 5 (five) to 10 (ten) villages on average. The number of village that participates is also important because it will affect their product distribution and marketing. \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe minister states that the main focus for now is to fulfill local markets so they have a definite market share.<\/b> For example, if the BUMDESMa is established by 10 villages, the market will immediately start from those 10 villages.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBut this program is not just about growing rice, herding cattles, watering the plants and calling it a day. Its about making sure farmers actually getting paid. Its bigger goal is to pull Indonesia away from throwing more cash at imports, and make villages and rural area the main pillar for national food security.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOh wow, look at that! the government actually launched a program that makes sense!\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf done right, this program won\u2019t just help the villages sustain themselves but also turning them into a key player in the agricultural market. Furthermore, the government will have no need to scramble for imported beef for Eid\u2019s rendang and milk for Christmas rolls. \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Potential Challenges Ahead<\/b><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOf course, it is not all sunshine and rainbows, turning villages into a thriving agricultural hub is not exactly like turning the palm of your hands.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIntroducing and promoting the program is a great first step, but the real challenge lies in ensuring its successful implementation and longterm sustainability.<\/b> Running a program like this comes with some inevitable headaches.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThese issues could potentially stem from improper management, marketing issues, and don\u2019t forget the classic bureaucratic inefficiencies. If this problem are properly addressed, this program could really be a game changer. \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn 2023, the writer has the opportunity to speak with one of the BUMDESMa directors who is part of this program.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\tWe still could not maximize the local community\u2019s purchasing powers.\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t