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JAKARTA, Oct 1 Asia Pulse - The Agriculture Ministry is ready to develop agribusiness markets in 34 provinces in 2008 to make it easier for farmers to sell their products in urban centers directly, its chief said.
Speaking at the inauguration of a weekend market at Jakarta's Monas Park here Saturday, Agriculture Minister Anton Apriyantono said his ministry had already earmarked funds for the program.
The system would allow farmers to improve their bargaining position and increase their earnings by 23 percent, he said adding that the system had already been implemented in developed countries and even in Malaysia for the past 10 years.
Meanwhile, agricultural product management and marketing director general Djoko Said Damardjati said the Agriculture Ministry ...
Source: HighBeam Research, INDONESIAN MINISTRY TO OPEN AGRIBUSINESS MARKETS IN 34 PROVINCES.