PALMOILMAGAZINE, BOGOR – The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is set to reshape global trade and could significantly affect Indonesia’s plantation commodities entering the European market. To anticipate this, the Ministry of Agriculture, through the Directorate General of Plantations, is stepping up efforts to strengthen stakeholders’ readiness.
One of the key strategies is the Sustainability and Value Added in Agricultural Supply Chains in Indonesia (SASCI Plus) project. The program, a technical cooperation between the Indonesian Government and the Federal Republic of Germany through Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), aims to promote sustainability and boost the value of agricultural supply chains.
According to the Directorate General of Plantations (3/9/2025), since May 2024, SASCI Plus together with SAKA DALA has carried out a series of initiatives under the EUDR Engagement component. This initiative creates a platform for dialogue between government bodies, farmers, businesses, associations, and academics to discuss EUDR readiness while strengthening the global competitiveness of Indonesian plantation products.
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In addition, the Directorate General of Plantations held a Stakeholder Readiness Workshop on EUDR Implementation on Friday (22/8). The forum highlighted stakeholders’ understanding of the new EU regulation and its link to Indonesia’s Surat Tanda Daftar Budidaya (STDB) certification system.
The Ministry emphasized the importance of cross-sector collaboration to ensure that Indonesia’s key commodities—such as rubber, cocoa, and coffee—can meet international standards while maintaining their competitiveness in the global market. (P2)
