Jakarta, INTI – In the midst of the increasingly real challenges of climate change, Indonesia and Japan agreed to explore cooperation in the field of agricultural technology to improve food security and agricultural productivity.
A meeting between the Indonesian Minister of Agriculture, Andi Amran Sulaiman, and the Japanese Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Eto Taku, was the starting point for the strategic discussion. The two met at the Ministry of Agriculture Office, Jakarta, on Tuesday.
Global Challenges, Technology Solutions
Minister Amran emphasized that the world is currently facing major challenges in the agricultural sector due to extreme climate change. High temperatures that hit various regions have proven to reduce land productivity and have a direct impact on the welfare of farmers.
“We are facing the same thing. Extreme weather suppresses production. This is a common concern to find solutions through technology,” said Minister Amran.
Japan and Indonesia agreed that cooperation in developing modern agricultural technology is an important priority to mitigate climate impacts, including the possibility of developing agricultural clusters based on innovation and efficiency.
Business Collaboration: CPO and Dairy
In addition to technology, the two countries also opened up opportunities for trade cooperation, especially export-import of agricultural products. Indonesia offers crude palm oil (CPO) as an export commodity to Japan. On the other hand, Japan wants to expand access to exports of cow's milk products to the Indonesian market.
“We are open for further discussion. Japan is ready to adjust to halal certification, and we are also ready to strengthen CPO exports to Japan,” Minister Amran explained.
Towards Resilient Food Security
With its rich natural resources and fertile agricultural land, Indonesia is optimistic that this cooperation will be a real step towards providing sustainable agricultural solutions, while opening up investment and innovation opportunities from global partners such as Japan.
Conclusion:
Cooperation between Indonesia and Japan in the field of agricultural technology is a strategic step in facing the challenges of global climate change. With the support of modern technology and the exchange of commodities such as CPO and milk, both countries are ready to create a more resilient, productive and sustainable agriculture for future food security.
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