Indonesia Strengthens Agriculture Sector through Smart Farming

Currently, Indonesia has great potential for the development of the agricultural sector. As a country blessed with abundant natural resources, the agricultural sector in Indonesia is one of the most important economic sectors. Indonesia, as one of the countries included in the tropics, has excellent agricultural potential. In the current Industry 4.0 era, agricultural activities no longer rely on manual labor, but combine mechanization with digital technology, which can make agricultural cultivation businesses more precise.

Indonesia is now turning to e-commerce and the greater use of digital tools to boost growth opportunities in a variety of sectors, including agriculture. Current government forecasts estimate a surge in e-commerce spending from USD 25 billion to USD 130 billion. In tandem with the various digital initiatives underway, the government is also looking to encourage the use of more advanced methods and inputs among smallholder farmers.

Indonesia is now turning to e-commerce and the greater use of digital tools to boost growth opportunities in a variety of sectors, including agriculture. Current government forecasts estimate a surge in e-commerce spending from USD 25 billion to USD 130 billion. In tandem with the various digital initiatives underway, the government is also looking to encourage the use of more advanced methods and inputs among smallholder farmers.

Agri Technology Forum 2024 – Thinking Forward on The Future of Agriculture

Agri Technology Forum 2023 aims to bring together industrial engineers, governments, researchers, academics and key decision makers to discuss and exchange experimental or theoretical results, work-in-progress, experience, case studies, trend-setting ideas in the area, sharing knowledge of the latest trends and technologies in digital transform in agriculture sector.