Rapid Best Yield Programme 3: An Integrated Strategy to Increase Indonesia’s Food Production
In an effort to face the increasingly complex challenges of food security, the Indonesian government launched the Best Results Fast 3 Programme. The programme is designed to significantly increase food commodity production by implementing two strategies: land intensification and land extensification.
This integrated approach is expected to lead to increased agricultural productivity and a more stable food supply for the people.
The main strategy, land intensification, focuses on increasing the productivity of existing agricultural land. Some of the key steps taken in this strategy include the following.
Firstly, increasing the productivity of food commodities. To increase yields, the government provides various means of production such as superior seeds, fertilisers and efficient irrigation systems.
With the provision of appropriate facilities, farmers can maximise the potential of their land, thereby increasing yields per hectare. This is crucial to fulfil the growing demand for food in line with population growth.
Second, reducing food losses and food waste. One of the major challenges in food production is post-harvest losses or food waste. To address this issue, the programme provides machinery such as Rice Milling Units and Combine Harvesters.
These tools are designed to increase efficiency in harvesting and processing, reducing losses that often occur due to inefficient traditional methods.
Third, increasing the cropping index. Increasing the Cropping Index (IP) is also an important part of the intensification strategy. IP measures the frequency of planting on the same land throughout the year.
By optimising the use of existing land through techniques such as crop rotation and improved irrigation systems, it is expected that land can be used to its full potential, increasing crop frequency and yield.
In addition to intensification, another strategy implemented is land extensification. Extensification aims to expand agricultural areas by opening up new land, especially in areas with high potential.
Both strategies, land intensification and extensification, are designed to complement each other and provide maximum impact on food production. Intensification increases the efficiency and productivity of existing land, while extensification increases production capacity by opening up new land.
Source: Bappenas
