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05 August 2020

Indonesian researchers visit rural Queensland to learn best-practices, see how Australian dairy farmers operate
Indonesian researchers recently visited rural Queensland to learn industry best-practice and see first-hand how Australian dairy farmers operate....

24 April 2020

Indonesia to allow beef imports from Brazil or Argentina
The Indonesian government is removing certain import restrictions to shore up its food supply as the coronavirus pandemic continues....

12 August 2019

Indonesia Threatens Tariff Hike on EU Dairy in Trade Spat
INDONESIA - Indonesia's trade minister on Friday threatened to impose higher tariffs on European Union dairy imports in response to the bloc's proposed move to hit biodiesel made from palm oil with anti-subsidy duties....

09 April 2019

Severe Viral Diarrhea Attacks Cattle in Keerom, Papua
INDONESIA - More than 100 head of cattle have died in Keerom regency, Papua, since January this year suffering from severe diarrhea caused by a viral infection that also attacks sheep, goats and pigs....

11 December 2018

First sustainable Dairy Village of Indonesia Initiated by Frisian Flag Indonesia
INDONESIA - The first Dairy Village of Indonesia was opened today as part of the Dairy Development Programme of Frisian Flag Indonesia (FFI) - a subsidiary of FrieslandCampina....

03 December 2018

China's Mengniu Opens Dairy Factory in Indonesia
INDONESIA - China's leading dairy firm Mengniu on Thursday opened a factory in Indonesia's West Java province's Cikarang industrial zone....

13 June 2018

Bandung Beef Prices Remain Stable Ahead of Idul Fitri
INDONESIA - While Idul Fitri draws ever nearer, the price of beef in Bandung, West Java, has remained normal at Rp 80,000 (US$5.72) per kilogram for frozen beef and Rp 120,000 for fresh beef....

15 January 2018

Putting More US Red Meat on Menus Focus of Indonesian Chef Training
INDONESIA - Sharing information about US red meat products available in Indonesia and educating chefs on ways to improve profits by using new cuts, USMEF conducted a chef training seminar in Singapore. ...

22 December 2017

Arla Establishes New JV to Strengthen Business in Southeast Asia
INDONESIA - Arla Foods is set to strengthen its business in Southeast Asia by establishing a joint venture with PT Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur Tbk, one of the leading fast-moving consumer goods companies and dairy players in Indonesia....

03 October 2017

Unknown Disease Causes Cattle Deaths in West Sumatra
INDONESIA - An unknown disease has caused dozens of cattle deaths in Siguntur Nagari, or the traditional village in Dharmasraya District, West Sumatra Province....

28 September 2017

Livestock Expected to Help Indonesia Become Global Food Barn
INDONESIA - Livestock, one of the important contributors to the agricultural sector, is expected to build the nation's food resilience and help it achieve the ultimate goal of becoming a global food barn in 2045....

07 June 2017

Nutriad Rolls Out Program On Alternative To AGP Use At Indolivestock, Surabaya, Indonesia
The 12th Indonesia's No.1 Livestock, Feed, Dairy, and Fisheries Industry Show in Indonesia - INDO LIVESTOCK 2017 Expo & Forum, May 17 – 19, 2017...

09 May 2017

US Beef, Pork’s Advantages Showcased at Indonesian Event
INDONESIA - Continuing its work to set US beef and pork apart in an increasingly competitive Indonesian market, USMEF showcased products, offered tasting samples and hosted a US meat barbecue reception at Food and Hotel Indonesia, the country’s largest...

06 March 2017

Indonesia to Challenge Tax Avoidance Among Beef Importers
INDONESIA - The government has launched a comprehensive investigation into tax avoidance committed by beef importers....

02 March 2017

Indonesian Ag Ministry Earmarks Funds to Boost Livestock Numbers
INDONESIA - The Agriculture Ministry has allocated Rp1.1 trillion (US$82.47 million) of its budget to increase the country's livestock population through a special artificial insemination programme (Upsus SIWAB), which breeders will get assistance to...

21 February 2017

Companies Team Up to Develop Livestock Industry
INDONESIA - Two state-owned companies – PT Rajawali Nusantara Indonesia (RNI) and PT Berdikari – have signed an agreement to develop the livestock industry, specifically cattle and chicken breeding, as well as the animal feed industry....

08 February 2017

Local Breeders Welcome Court Decision on Cattle, Meat Imports
INDONESIA - Local breeders have welcomed the Constitutional Court’s decision on cattle and meat imports, which they claim will ban buffalo meat imports from India, except in emergency situations....

24 January 2017

Cattle Breeding Center to be Developed on Prison Island
INDONESIA - The government plans to develop a cattle breeding center on the Nusakambangan prison island in Cilacap regency, Central Java, with the inmates to be employed in the husbandry business....

18 January 2017

Agriculture Ministry to Prioritize Bali Cattle Breeding in 2017
INDONESIA - To boost the population of local heifers, the Agriculture Ministry plans to focus on indigenous Bali cattle breeding this year....

11 January 2017

Indonesia Eyes Cattle Import from Mexico; Australian Deal in Limbo
INDONESIA - Indonesia is gearing up preparation to start importing cattle from Mexico as negotiation on a similar deal with its neighbor and largest cattle supplier Australia remains in limbo....

27 December 2016

Fonterra Invests $4.4m in Malaysian Dairy Operations
INDONESIA - Fonterra Co-operative Group, the world's largest dairy export company, has recently invested 20 million ringgit ($4.4 million) to improve operating layouts at two Malaysian plants....

High Beef Prices Leads Consumers to Opt for Other Alternatives
INDONESIA - Indonesia’s soaring beef prices have led consumers to shift to consuming more goat meat or chicken during the festive season, an industry player has said....

23 December 2016

Indonesian Farmers Losing Appetite for Fresh Milk Business
INDONESIA - The Indonesian Association of Dairy Cattle Farmers (APSPI) has predicted that the sluggish trend in domestic fresh milk production will continue next year as more local producers are likely to resign from fierce competition with imported dairy...

03 August 2016

Nutriad Targeting Growth in Indonesia
INDONESIA - Indolivestock, which is one of the largest livestock tradeshows in the region, was held in Jakarta from 27-29 July 2016. For the first time species specific elements were incorporated; Indo Fisheries 2016 and Indo Dairy 2016....

17 September 2015

Nutreco Opens New Indonesian Animal Nutrition Plant
INDONESIA - Nutreco continues its commitment to growth and investment in Asia with the opening of a new animal nutrition plant in East Java, Indonesia and the completion of the upgrade of its animal nutrition plant in Hunan, China. ...

19 June 2015

Women Form ‘Backbone’ of Asian Dairy Farming
INDONESIA - Developing countries across Asia would not have a functioning dairy sector without women playing a pivotal farm management role....

17 December 2014

Growing Opportunities in Indonesia’s Dairy Market
INDONESIA - Dairy consumption growth in the ASEAN-6 (Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore & Vietnam) continues to outpace supply, opening the market up to imports, according to Alan O’Brien from the Shanghai Office of Bord Bia – Irish...

25 July 2014

Indonesia Plays Important Role in Tanzania Agriculture
INDONESIA - Minister for Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives Mr Christopher Chiza in Inauguration of Big Result Now of the Vision 25 which held in Morogoro, Saturday 12 July said Indonesia plays an important role in Tanzania agriculture...

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