Indonesian Minister of Agriculture boosts soybean production with partnerships

Published 2020년 11월 4일

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The article highlights a soybean harvesting event in Bumiayu Village, Polewali Mandar Regency, West Sulawesi, attended by the Minister of Agriculture, Syahrul Yasin Limpo, and other local officials. The event is part of efforts to support national food security and ensure a sustainable supply of soybeans, a crucial ingredient for tofu and tempe. The Ministry of Agriculture is providing support and encouraging farmers to improve productivity and adoption of better seed varieties. The article also stresses the importance of a partnership between farmers and industry to ensure market certainty and fair prices. The harvest is expected to improve the welfare of local farmers, with the Minister guaranteeing purchase of soybean products at reasonable prices.

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REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, POLMAN - Minister of Agriculture Syahrul Yasin Limpo (Mentan SYL) together with the Governor of West Sulawesi, Ali Baal Masdar and accompanied by the Regent of Polewali Mandar, Andi Ibrahim Masdar, carried out the harvest of soybean commodities in Bumiayu Village, Wonomulyo District, Polewali Mandar Regency ( Polman), Wednesday (04/11) Soybean harvesting at that location is an effort of the Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) with the support of the local government to support the national food security of the West Sulawesi region. Minister of Agriculture Syahrul stated, the provision of sufficient soybeans is very important as nutritious food for the community, and in this regard it requires support from various stakeholders amidst the current pandemic conditions. "For 273 million Indonesians, we have to produce as much, and the need for soybeans is 2 to 3 million tons. People on the island of Java cannot eat without tofu and tempe. Now we are filled with imports, ...

Source: Republika