Minister of National Development Planning\/Head of Bappenas Rachmat\nPambudy stated that Indonesia has the opportunity to become a global\nmodel for agricultural development. The foundations of policies and\nachievements in the agricultural sector are deemed sufficiently strong\nto support this position.<\/p>\n
Rachmat said that strengthening the agricultural sector needs to be\nsupported by consolidating farmers through organisations such as the\nIndonesian Farmers\u2019 Harmony Association (HKTI).<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is time for Indonesia to once again become a development model,\nnot only in the Asia-Pacific but worldwide,\u201d Rachmat said in Jakarta on\nMonday (27\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n
Rachmat explained that the current agricultural achievements are the\nresult of a long process since the early days of independence.\nSustainable policies are seen as the key to the success of this\nsector.<\/p>\n
He mentioned the history of agricultural development in 1952 with the\nestablishment of the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of\nIndonesia and the construction of the IPB Baranangsiang campus.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt that time, President Soekarno stated that food is the life and\ndeath of the Indonesian nation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
According to Rachmat, food self-sufficiency success did not happen\ninstantly. Strategies designed from the beginning have continued across\nadministrations.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe self-sufficiency we experience now is not by chance, not sudden,\nbut a strategy designed from the start by our predecessors,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n
Rachmat assessed that Indonesia\u2019s position is relatively strong amid\nglobal pressures. Several countries are facing food and energy crises,\nwhile Indonesia is still able to maintain stability.<\/p>\n
This condition is supported by policies that address farmers\u2019 basic\nneeds such as fertiliser, irrigation, seeds, and harvest prices.<\/p>\n
He also emphasised the importance of balancing production and prices\nto maintain the sustainability of the agricultural sector. The\nnutritious meal programme is mentioned as a new instrument in absorbing\nfood production and stabilising commodities. \u201cOnce there is a nutritious\nmeal programme, the issues with eggs and chicken are resolved,\u201d Rachmat\nsaid.<\/p>\n
Rachmat explained that the stability of those commodities also\nimpacts other sectors, including increased absorption of maize in the\nproduction chain.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, he emphasised the importance of the role of\nresearch in supporting agricultural sustainability.<\/p>\n
\u201cWithout research, do not expect us to be sustainable,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Rachmat believes that research results must be directly applicable by\nfarmers. In this regard, HKTI is seen as playing a role as a bridge\nbetween innovation and field practices.<\/p>\n
The agricultural sector is also projected not only to function as a\nfood provider but also as a source of energy, fibres, and industrial raw\nmaterials. Rachmat is optimistic that with policy support and\ncross-sector collaboration, Indonesia can strengthen its position as a\nglobal agricultural development model.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bappenas-states-indonesia-has-opportunity-to-become-global-agricultural-development-model-1777283501", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }