Indonesia Aims to Become World's Rice Granary with New Technology
The Indonesian government has high ambitions to become the world's rice granary in the coming years. Through relevant ministries, the government has begun implementing a new program to increase national rice production. This step is crucial for maintaining domestic food security and facing global challenges.
One of the main strategies currently being implemented is the PM-AAS system. This system focuses on improving water management and the use of more modern agricultural tools to assist farmers. Currently, trials of the system have been conducted on 1,600 hectares of land and have shown quite positive results.
The government plans to continue expanding the use of this technology across various regions in Indonesia. The target is for the land area using this system to reach 1 million hectares by 2027. With this significant expansion, national rice production is expected to increase rapidly and be able to meet the needs of a growing market.
If this program proceeds as planned, Indonesia has great potential to once again become a major rice exporter on the international stage. This will not only strengthen the national economy but also improve the welfare of farmers in various regions. The success of this program would be a major achievement for Indonesia's agricultural sector in the eyes of the world.