The Article highlights a meeting between the Expert Minister of Agriculture, Syarif Burhanuddin, and investors to encourage the cultivation of Stevia plants in Indonesia. The minister's focus is on knowledge transfer to local farmers to enhance welfare and economic growth. The collaboration is expected to extend beyond Stevia to other commodities. The government is committed to facilitating smooth investment processes to benefit local communities. The minister emphasizes the importance of competition to maintain fairness and avoid monopolies. The discussions were held during a visit to Minahasa Regency, where the minister interacted with farmer groups and Stevia plant investors.