Smiling and talking casually despite the strong aroma of cow urine coming from the bucket in front of him, Ketut Wiantara looked very happy as though he was rich with treasures.The urine was his real treasure though, for later it would be mixed with water to create organic fertilizer and pesticides.

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The front yard of Pizza Bagus in Pengosekan, Ubud, was bustling with activity one recent morning.Vendors had transformed the cramped yard into Ubud's first organic market. Buyers carefully scoured piles of various organic food products, from fruits and vegetables to bread, honey, and ice cream.

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While globally consumers are influenced by promotions and pricing discounts in selecting grocery stores, Indonesians are most likely to base their decision on a store's reputation for being cheaper, a survey shows.

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Martin Jenkins, AnalystIn order to forecast economic activity in the near future, economists have a number of tools available at their disposal. One of the most useful of them is the Business Sentiment Index (BSI).

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Amid high prices in some of the country's key commodities such as soybeans and rice, Industry Minister Fahmi Idris said Wednesday it was time for Indonesians to consume alternative commodities such as corn, cassava and other types of beans on a daily basis.

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NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): The House of Representatives came under fire for failing to have a delegation present at an important session of the international anti-corruption conference especially for lawmakers on Wednesday.

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NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Business delegates reaffirmed their commitment to the global campaign against corruption during an international conference here Wednesday.

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