The country’s showcased products include organic rice from Subang and Tasikmalaya in West Java and Magelang in Central Java, kepok bananas (Musa acuminata × balbisiana) from Lumajang, East Java, salak (snake fruit) from Karangasem, Bali, and sago from Sentani, Papua.
“Indonesia’s participation reflects our commitment to transforming agriculture into a modern, sustainable, and competitive sector,” said Acting Agriculture Ministry Secretary General Ali Jamil in a statement on Sunday.
He noted that the featured products highlight Indonesia’s long-term cooperation with FAO to strengthen agriculture and food systems, dating back to the country’s accession to FAO in 1948.
Under FAO’s One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative, Lady Finger banana farmers in Lumajang have received support to boost productivity, improve quality, and enhance sustainability.
In Sentani, Papua, the Agriculture Ministry, FAO, and the New Zealand Embassy established a small-scale sago processing unit to help indigenous communities increase production.
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Meanwhile, the agroforestry system for salak cultivation in Karangasem has been recognized as part of FAO’s Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems — the first from Indonesia.
Jamil reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to improving productivity, preserving biodiversity, and strengthening local value chains through priority programs on food self-sufficiency, farmer empowerment, and access to global markets.
“We welcome global partnerships and investment to develop Indonesia’s vast potential in food and agriculture, contributing to global food security,” Jamil said.
FAO Representative for Indonesia and Timor-Leste Rajendra Aryal said Indonesia’s participation showcases the synergy between traditional wisdom and technological innovation that empowers communities and supports food security.
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Translator: Uyu Septiyati, Raka Adji
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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