JAKARTA, RAKYAT NEWS – In a strategic move to strengthen national food security, Indonesian Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman has dispatched a delegation to Jordan and Brazil to study advanced wheat production techniques. The initiative marks the government’s renewed commitment to developing a domestic wheat industry, a commodity previously overlooked in Indonesia’s agricultural sector.

During a press conference in Jakarta on Wednesday, Minister Sulaiman revealed that the delegation departed on Tuesday night (May 27). The team will assess agro-climatic conditions in both countries, which share similarities with Indonesia’s farming environment, to identify suitable cultivation methods.

The minister added that Indonesia has engaged agricultural experts from Jordan and Australia to explore joint research on tropical wheat varieties adaptable to local conditions. “Wheat has not been a priority, but now we are taking it seriously,” Sulaiman stated, expressing optimism about replicating Indonesia’s success in rice production.

Earlier in April, Sulaiman highlighted Jordan’s willingness to support Indonesia in wheat cultivation through a strategic partnership. The collaboration, formalized in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed on April 14, focuses on knowledge and technology exchange. The agreement was witnessed by President Prabowo Subianto and Jordan’s King Abdullah II.

Sulaiman emphasized Jordan’s efficient water management systems, which achieve high productivity despite limited resources. “This is a breakthrough for wheat cultivation in Indonesia,” he said, noting that the government has already evaluated agro-climatic compatibility nationwide and is seeking superior seed varieties.

While details about the delegation’s composition remain undisclosed, the minister expressed confidence in significant progress. “With this effort, we hope to follow the trajectory of our rice production achievements,” he added.

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