The article highlights the appreciation of Banten Deputy Governor Andika Hazrumy towards the Ministry of Agriculture's new initiative, Merdeka Exports, which aims to boost agricultural exports. The initiative is expected to enhance the welfare of farmers by providing a good market for their produce. The Ministry has set its sights on 17 export destinations, including China, the US, Japan, and the Netherlands, and expects a significant increase in Banten's agricultural commodities in 2021. The article also mentions the substantial export transaction value of Rp 40.36 billion in 2021, with commodities such as swallow nests, ornamental and aquarium plants, and reptiles, and notes a notable increase in the export data for agricultural products compared to 2020.