Economy

The Papua rice self-sufficiency programme is gaining momentum as the provincial government prepares about 6,500 hectares of new rice fields by the end of 2026, alongside the rehabilitation of previously …

For a rice seed that has long been associated with the agricultural heritage of Kalimantan Selatan (South Kalimantan), the journey to Papua represents something larger than a transfer of agricultural …

The Border Trade Fair 2026 is entering its final preparation stage in Papua as the provincial government moves to strengthen economic links with neighboring Papua New Guinea (PNG) and create …

Papua’s push for rice self-sufficiency by 2028 is taking shape through a combination of new farmland, higher productivity and modern agricultural technology. The provincial government is targeting 6,500 hectares of …

Australia emerged as the leading destination for Papua’s exports in July 2026, accounting for 68.39% of the province’s total overseas shipments, according to Indonesia’s Central Statistics Agency (BPS). The figures …

Nutmeg has long been valued for its place in the spice trade, but in Werianggi-Werabur, a remote area of Papua Barat (West Papua), its seeds are being explored for a …

The cocoa industry in Papua is entering a new phase as the Indonesian government looks beyond the sale of raw cocoa beans and begins exploring a wider industrial ecosystem in …

The Red and White Fisherman Village (Kampung Nelayan Merah Putih, or KNMP) Waryesi programme is opening a new chapter for fishermen in Supiori, Papua, where limited boats, fishing equipment, landing …

The sound of a blender fills a modest production room in Kampung Seget, Sorong Regency, Papua Barat Daya (Southwest Papua). Around it, women wearing hair caps, gloves and aprons prepare …

For farmers joining the Senggi rice program, planting is only the beginning. The harder question comes later: who will buy the harvest? In Senggi District, Keerom Regency, Papua, Governor Mathius …