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IndoDairy 2
Demand for dairy products in Indonesia has grown over recent decades, and is set to grow substantially, with the Government of Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meal policy “Makan Bergizi Gratis”. However, domestic production accounts for less than 20% of milk consumed in Indonesia and the sector faces a multitude of constraints to improve quantity and quality of milk produced locally.
Enhancing Food and Nutrition Security through an Improved Understanding of Farming Households and Value Chains in Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste, a young nation of 1.3 million people, faces significant challenges in food and nutrition security despite agriculture being the dominant livelihood for majority of the population. Only around a third of the population is considered food secure, while nearly half of children under five experiencing stunting. The country is a net food importer, with 40% of all cereals (64% for rice) sourced externally. Nutritious food is limited and expensive, making it a challenge for the poorest households who spend nearly 60% of their income on food to afford a healthy diet. Malnutrition persists into adulthood and increasingly the challenge is characterised by double burden of undernutrition and overnutrition.
Impact Assessment of ACIAR supported Seeds of Life Program
Seeds of Life (SoL) was a program within Timor-Leste’s Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF), funded by the Australian and Timorese governments, to enhance national food security by improving crop productivity and reducing reliance on imported seeds. SoL focused on expanding food crop production, increasing seed choices, strengthening seed distribution networks, and establishing a national seed certification system.
[Read more about Impact Assessment of ACIAR supported Seeds of Life Program]
