Indonesia is taking a significant step towards boosting food security by partnering with China on hybrid rice technology.
With China holding a strong position in the global rice industry, producing over 206 million tonnes in 2023, this collaboration aims to leverage China's impressive self-sufficiency rate of 97%.
In contrast, Indonesia, as the world's third-largest rice grower, is yet to achieve self-sufficiency, with its rice production falling short of domestic demand.
The partnership, stemming from recent bilateral talks, targets the cultivation of a million hectares of rice fields in Central Kalimantan province.
While local farmers support the initiative, analysts highlight challenges related to local conditions, infrastructure, and costs. Concerns also loom about the potential risks of past failures and overdependence on China, particularly regarding hybrid rice.
Indonesian officials plan to kickstart the project within six months, involving Bulog as the off-taker.
Moreover, this collaboration extends beyond rice to developing other crops like curly chili, garlic, durian, and seaweed.
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Source: USDA, CNA
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9moWell said. I would like to know particularly in terms of advocacy, how has the ministry of trade contributed in fostering stronger ties in bilateral trade between Ghana and China? In addition, is there also a policy pivoting this relationship to guarantee success? Sylvester Demuyakor(修万思), M.A