![]() Information nonetheless regarding SMEs (in the case of smallholder family farmers) that contribute to the agriculture sector remains limited. Smallholder farmers, who typically come from agriculture-dependent households, are also part of the segment of SMEs in Indonesia. Consisting largely of smallholder farmers (defined as having landholding less than two hectares) and large plantations, millions of Indonesians depend on this sector to earn their everyday livelihoods. ![]() In Indonesia, roughly a third of the land is used for agricultural purposes and the sector contributes significantly to the country’s Gross Domestic Product. The Livelihoods of Many Smallholder Farmers Collaborating with the Directorate of Cooperatives and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas), Pulse Lab Jakarta developed an interactive visualisation and analysis dashboard that uses the latest agriculture census data to identify smallholder farmers, with respect to the commodities they produce and the size of their landholdings to generate insights that can inform policies relevant to SMEs in the agriculture sector. The agriculture sector is also a key economic driver and provides employment to millions of smallholder farmers. Favoured with fertile soils, abundant natural resources and a conducive climate, Indonesia has for years been a key player in the agriculture sector, helping to meet food consumption demands domestically and in the region. ![]() The Sustainable Development Goals are also undergirded in the ambition to end hunger, which is crucial to sustain humanity. As the world’s population continues to increase, governments have been stepping up efforts to ensure that citizens have access to safe and adequate food supply. ![]()
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