Coconut industry in Indonesia must use technology to increase added value

Published 2021년 8월 30일

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The article highlights the significance of the agricultural sector in Indonesia's economic growth, with a 13.70% contribution to the GDP in 2020, making it the second largest after manufacturing. Despite the pandemic, the agricultural sector saw positive growth in the second quarter of 2021. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, emphasized the resilience of the sector and the potential benefits to be gained by including coconut in the global value chain. The article also underscores the importance of smart farming techniques and innovative technology in enhancing agricultural production and sustainability. The Indonesian government's plans to establish farming clusters in East Kalimantan and its commitment to supporting the coconut sector are mentioned. The article concludes by emphasizing the social and environmental importance of sustainable coconut development, with a call for continued support from member countries of the International Coconut Community.

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Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto explained that the agricultural sector has an important role in Indonesia's economic growth. Seen, in 2020 the agricultural sector contributed 13.70 percent of GDP, the second largest after manufacturing. The agricultural sector has become one of the most resilient during the pandemic, where this sector grew positively by 0.38 percent (yoy) in the second quarter of 2021. Coconut commodity is included in the agricultural sector which is one of the important export commodities in plantation crops. "Coconut must be included in the global value chain to obtain optimal commodity value in international trade," said Airlangga at the 49th International Cocotech Conference and Exhibition, Monday (30/8/2021). He said that smart farming can significantly increase agricultural production, both in terms of productivity and sustainability. The application of smart farming on coconut plants is to check soil ...

Source: Liputan6