Agriculture: The Flourishing Sector for Indonesia's Economic Growth

The agriculture sector in Indonesia continues to flourish and plays a role in the country's positive economic growth, as the agriculture sector give their contribution to Indonesia's economic growth with 1.06% year-on-year (YoY).

Despite the ongoing pandemic, Indonesia's overall economy continues to grow by 5.01% in the first quarter of 2022. According to Statistics Indonesia (BPS), agriculture was one of the sectors that contributed to the country's economic growth with an increase of 1.06% year-on-year. Minister of Agriculture Syahrul Yasin Limpo claims, the growth trend of the agriculture sector has been steadily improving since 2020. The steady growth of agriculture is a sign of improving demand for food commodities as the pandemic recedes.

Indonesia has many AgriTech (Agricultural Technology) based companies with their own model businesses and strengths, such as TaniHub Group, Sayurbox, and Eden Farm. In order to give the best offer and facilitation to the farmers and clients, from catering to the growing demand, TaniHub Group is eager to provide quality products to their customers, even during peak seasons (Ramadan, Eid al-fitr, Christmas, and year-end times). TaniHub Group's built-in B2B model helps farmers earn better incomes and businesses grow faster.

Illustration of Farmers. Source: Pixabay

With their tagline "Agriculture for Everyone", TaniHub Group's with their B2B model, it enables to absorb for bigger volumes of harvest and fulfill demand from businesses. For having access to a bigger market, TaniHub Group hopes that the farmers can focus on their production more efficiently.

"TaniHub Group is determined to support Indonesia's robust agricultural sector by building the biggest supply chain network through sourcing and fulfilment." said Pamitra Wineka (CEO TaniHub Group). The commitment to empowering the farmers through their B2B services and providing clients (HORECA/Hotel, Restaurant, and Catering) with quality products. In the other side, Indonesia's agricultural sector has resulted in massive food waste from inefficient process of supply chain and reduced profits for farmers because of the lack access to bigger markets. The problems triggered TaniHub to find solutions by giving a sustainable B2B model.

TaniHub Group and other AgriTech companies aim to give their small contribution yet impactful to Indonesia's economic growth.