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    "data": {
        "id": 2053331,
        "msgid": "bali-and-timor-leste-explore-cattle-export-deal-1792828211",
        "date": "2026-10-24 14:07:20",
        "title": "Bali and Timor-Leste explore cattle export deal",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Trade",
        "summary": "Bali and Timor-Leste are exploring a cattle export arrangement intended to strengthen Timor-Leste\u2019s food security and create new opportunities for Balinese farmers. The proposal remains subject to verification of available livestock and compliance with animal health, quarantine, transport and bilateral trade requirements, alongside wider cooperation on farming skills and breeding.",
        "content": "<p>The proposal aims to bolster food security in Timor-Leste while\nexpanding trade opportunities for Balinese cattle farmers, pending\ntechnical verification and health assessments.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHowever, this figure still requires further verification through\ndata collection and technical studies to determine available stock and\nensure compliance with trade requirements,\u201d Koster said in an official\nstatement.<\/p>\n<p>Koster emphasized that regional agencies must perform a thorough\ninventory of export-ready cattle\u2014verifying age, sex, health status, and\norigin\u2014to protect local livestock populations and secure stable returns\nfor local farmers.<\/p>\n<p>Export logistics must also clear strict regulatory hurdles, including\nanimal health protocols, quarantine clearance, transportation capacity,\nand international trade approvals between both central governments.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe requirements include those related to animal health, quarantine,\ntransportation, shipping capacity, administrative procedures, and\ninternational trade mechanisms,\u201d Koster added.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond cattle trade, the discussions focused on broader agricultural\ncollaboration, including farmer training, breeding technology exchanges,\nand genetic quality enhancement.<\/p>\n<p>Timor-Leste\u2019s State Secretary for Livestock, Jos\u00e9 Vieira de Ara\u00fajo,\nexpressed strong interest in partnering with Bali to upgrade farm\nmanagement standards and build human resource capabilities to support\nhis country\u2019s long-term agricultural development.<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Ni Putu Putri, Tegar Nurfitra<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bali-and-timor-leste-explore-cattle-export-deal-1792828211",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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