What is it about?
The dynamic of the current global food situation is raising concerns about a potential food crisis in the future. This implies that food production must increase. However, in practice, the availability of agricultural land is increasingly limited. Soybean, as a food commodity, is not exempt from this issue. This paper explores the microeconomic and macroeconomic aspects of soybean farming in preparing future global food. The study of microeconomic aspects of farming includes soybean farmers' behaviour using principal component analysis (PCA) approach.
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Why is it important?
The current global food situation raises concerns about a potential future crisis. Agricultural land availability is shrinking, affecting soybean as a food commodity. Farmers lack motivation to grow soybean as it doesn't solve their problems. Ineffective policies affect microeconomic (farmers’ behavior) and macroeconomic impact on farming livelihoods. This research offers policy direction to anticipate future soybean food supply needs
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From my perspective, achieving soybean self-sufficiency in Indonesia necessitates a holistic approach that includes technological innovation, land optimization, and improved farmer incentives. Reducing reliance on imports through structured market interventions, fair pricing mechanisms, and agribusiness training is crucial. The government should also encourage sustainable farming practices that align with global food security goals. Ultimately, addressing soybean production challenges requires a synergy between economic policies, farmer engagement, and technological advancements to ensure long-term food security.
Zainuri Hanif
National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)
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This page is a summary of: Indonesian foodstuffs in facing global food crisis: Economic aspects of soybean farming, Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, January 2025, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.jafr.2025.101669.
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