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From March 4-6, 2024, 26 representatives from all ten member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Timor-Leste participated in a USDA-funded agricultural biotechnology workshop - along with dozens of private sector stakeholders at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Indonesia.

On March 1, the Government of Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) listed five U.S. halal certifying bodies (HCBs) on its website as fully accredited to issue halal certificates for U.S. products destined for the Indonesian market.

Indonesia palm oil production is forecast to rise marginally to 47 million metric tons (MMT) in 2024/25 on expected recovery from extreme weather in 2023.

Despite policy challenges, opportunities exist for U.S. exporters to serve Indonesia's urbanizing population and growing food processing industry.

Strong beef prices have led to dairy culling, with the Indonesian Agricultural Census forecasting a 33% percent drop in Indonesia’s dairy herd. Despite a significant drop in milking cattle population (mostly amongst small-scale farmers), the growth...

Indonesia is one of the most dynamic growth markets for U.S. agricultural exports, with strong economic performance and rapid urbanization propelling changes in consumption and trade.