Nearly half a century in Indonesia, Taiwan’s Agricultural Mission announces new projects to support food security

Indonesia’s food resilience program in collaboration with Taiwan Technical Mission will be carried out in South Sulawesi and West Java provinces, focusing on corn seed development and vegetable production improvement, including marketing systems enhancement.

 

Jakarta (Indonesia Window) — Taiwan has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Indonesia’s development in agriculture, technology, and talent cultivation. This was conveyed by the representative of the Taiwan Economic and Trade Office (TETO), Bruce Hung, when delivering his statement at the celebration of the 49th anniversary of Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM) at an event titled ‘Showcase of the Taiwan Technical Mission Achievements” held in Jakarta on Thursday (Nov. 27).

In his remarks, Ambassador Hung emphasized that technical cooperation between Taiwan and Indonesia has been ongoing since 1976. For nearly five decades, TTM has worked side by side with Indonesian farmers, sharing knowledge and advancing through projects that produce tangible impacts.

One of the highlighted achievements is programs in West Java’s district of Karawang. With technical assistance from Taiwan, local farmers have improved their cultivation techniques and crop quality. As a result, vegetable supplies to Jakarta’s markets have become more stable, and farmers’ incomes have increased.

In North Sumatra province, the cooperation focuses on improving the quality and productivity of garlic and shallots — two essential commodities consistently needed in the market.

Aligned with President Prabowo’s policy on food self-sufficiency, Taiwan announced the launch of two new projects in 2025. These programs will be implemented in South Sulawesi and West Java provinces, targeting corn seed development and vegetable production improvement, including strengthening marketing systems.

Taiwan–Indonesia relations are not solely built on technical cooperation. The TETO representative noted that nearly 400,000 Indonesians now live, work, and study in the Formosa island. “They are our neighbors, colleagues, and family,” he said, emphasizing that people-to-people ties form the strongest foundation of bilateral relations.

Looking ahead, Taiwan reiterated its commitment to remaining a trusted partner for Indonesia across various sectors — including agriculture, technology, education, and human resource development. “As an active and responsible member of the global community, Taiwan is ready to help — and I believe Indonesia can lead,” ambassador Hung stated.

The commemoration event concluded with optimism that the friendship between Taiwan and Indonesia would continue to grow and bring greater benefits to the people.

Reporting by Indonesia Window