Saskatchewan intends to increase its agricultural partnership with Indonesia.

The government announced it has signed a letter of intent with the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The agreement says the two parties will co-operate more on agri-food processing, value-added agriculture and agricultural technology, as well as promote economic partnerships and innovation.

Provincial trade and export minister Warren Kaeding said in a news release that diversifying export markets is more critical now than ever.

He signed the letter on the province’s behalf during a recent trade mission to Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.

“I look forward to sharing more goods and services with Indonesia, which will in turn benefit the economic health of Saskatchewan for all those who work and live here,” Kaeding said.

Saskatchewan exported $868.9 million worth of goods to Indonesia in 2024; overall exports to Asia totalled more than $10 billion.

The top commodities were potash, non-durum wheat and wood pulp.

The province has five trade offices in the region and the trade mission was intended to bolster relationships in agriculture, mining and energy.

Source - https://www.producer.com