Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia introduced agricultural innovations and value-added products at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) From Seeds to Foods exhibition in Rome, Italy, to expand market opportunities and increase economic benefits for farmers.
The exhibition, held on October 8-12, 2026, at Circo Massimo in Rome, served as a platform for Indonesia to show the development of local agricultural commodities through processing innovation, biodiversity preservation, and international cooperation.
"The diversity of crops, agricultural knowledge, and food traditions in Indonesia are a strong foundation for improving food security and creating greater added value for farmers," Agriculture Ministry Secretary General Suwandi said in a statement received here on Monday.
According to him, Indonesia's second participation reflects the government's commitment to strengthening food self-reliance, agricultural downstreaming, and international partnerships that support national food sector development.
At the exhibition, Indonesia showcased several flagship commodities, including beneng taro from Banten, gedong gincu mango from Majalengka, West Java, and nutmeg and cloves from the Maluku Islands.
Other products introduced included export-ready swiftlet nests, honey, coffee, tropical fruit chips, and various foods and drinks made from local agricultural products.
One commodity that drew attention was moringa leaves processed into various food and drink products.
Besides introducing products, Indonesia presented the results of cooperation between the Ministry and FAO in developing flagship agricultural commodities and improving the capacity of smallholder farmers.
Through the One Country One Priority Product initiative, FAO supported mas kirana banana farmers in Lumajang, East Java, to improve productivity, harvest quality, business sustainability, and market readiness.
Cooperation was carried out in developing mango commodities through the South-South and Triangular Cooperation program, which facilitated knowledge exchange between Indonesian and Filipino farmers on more innovative and sustainable production and processing practices.
The economic potential of the commodities Indonesia introduced at the exhibition is reflected in national coffee exports, which, according to Statistics Indonesia (BPS), reached US$1 billion, or around Rp18.10 trillion, in January-July 2026, with a volume of 208,100 tons.
Meanwhile, the Trade Ministry recorded that Indonesia's nutmeg exports in 2025 reached US$133.01 million, or around Rp2.26 trillion, up from US$111.36 million in 2024.
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