Category: Indonesia

The COVID-19 pandemic has also been affecting Indonesia. The first case of infection was detected in Jakarta on 2 March 2020. Many more cases were detected since then, almost in all areas of Indonesia, both in city and rural areas. The Indonesian government had since declared the status of COVID-19 emergency status, and have made […]
Farmers and fishers are the hardest hit during this global crisis brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many countries decided to close their borders for the time being to contain the spread of the virus, and consequently, this affected the livelihood of farmers and fishers. Lockdowns and quarantines resulted in a lack of buyers, lack of […]
Now more than ever, we need a strong immune system. Farmers in Indonesia strongly promote the consumption of healthy rice cultivated without using artificial chemical inputs. Moreover, they are also appealing to the Indonesian government to provide protection for farmers as they continue to work on their farms to provide food for the world in […]