Indonesia: Unraveling dependence on soybean imports

게시됨 2024년 1월 9일

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Soybeans are essential in making tempeh and tofu in Indonesia due to their high protein content and nutritional value, but domestic production is not sufficient to meet consumption needs, leading to a heavy reliance on imports. Factors such as unsuitable land conditions and higher production costs compared to exporting countries contribute to Indonesia's low soybean production. As a result, the price of soybeans is projected to increase in the coming months, posing potential challenges for the country's economy and food security.

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BY Riad Azkar, Suci Wulandari, and Maya Noravika (IPB Agricultural Economics Postgraduate Students); Siti Riska Ulfah Hidayanti, MSi (Researcher at International Trade Analysis and Policy Studies-ITAPS); Dr. Sahara (Director of International Trade Analysis and Policy Studies-ITAPS and Lecturer at the Department of Economics FEM-IPB) Soybeans are the main ingredient in making tempeh and tofu because they have a high protein content. Tempeh and tofu also have high nutritional value and can have a long shelf life if stored properly. Therefore, tempeh and tofu are practical and economical choices for Indonesian people. Even though soybeans have an important role in the diet of Indonesian people, domestic soybean production is not sufficient to meet consumption needs, so this country still relies on imports to meet its soybean needs. Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), domestic soybean production will reach 241,434 tons with a harvest area of 148,869 hectares in ...

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