Indonesia: Visiting tofu crafters in Gresik, Siti Atikoh discusses the importance of soy sovereignty

Published 2023년 12월 20일

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Siti Atikoh Suprianti, the wife of presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo, emphasized the importance of local soybeans for tofu craftsmen in Indonesia during a visit to Gadingwatu Village in East Java. She highlighted the problems faced by tofu craftsmen due to the high dependence on imported soybeans, which affects food security and the availability of raw materials. Atikoh stressed the need for research and innovation to develop superior local soybean seeds that can compete with imported products and be relied upon by tofu craftsmen.

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SURABAYA - The wife of presidential candidate number 3, Ganjar Pranowo, Siti Atikoh Suprianti talked about the sovereignty of local soybeans, so that tofu craftsmen in Indonesia no longer depend on imports. Atikoh revealed this during a visit to Gadingwatu Village, Menganti District, Gresik Regency, East Java, to have a dialogue with tofu craftsmen at UD Makmur, Wednesday (20/12/2023). Initially, Siti Atikoh said that the main problem for tofu craftsmen was the availability of raw materials because the soybeans used came from imports. "If import dependence is still high and the import tap is closed, it will ultimately affect the availability of raw materials. This condition makes our food security still vulnerable," said Atikoh. According to him, Indonesia's land is very fertile with extraordinary natural wealth. In the past, soybeans were still produced in several areas, such as Sumbawa and Bima. Now I've switched to corn. Atikoh realized that soybeans are theoretically more ...

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