Indonesia's agricultural sector faces uncertainty with shrinking farming population
03:57 Min
Indonesia has taken the lead in rice production in Southeast Asia, surpassing Thailand and Vietnam. It aims to produce 32 million tonnes of rice this year, a 3 per cent increase over last year. But its farming population is declining, raising concerns about the future of the agriculture sector and its ability to meet the nation's food needs. CNA's Chandni Vatvani reports.
31 Jul 2025 01:35pm
Indonesia has taken the lead in rice production in Southeast Asia, surpassing Thailand and Vietnam. It aims to produce 32 million tonnes of rice this year, a 3 per cent increase over last year. But its farming population is declining, raising concerns about the future of the agriculture sector and its ability to meet the nation's food needs. CNA's Chandni Vatvani reports.
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