Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia's Agriculture Ministry is strengthening cattle and oil palm integration through the Cattle-Oil Palm Integration System (SISKA) to improve efficiency, cut feed costs, and support national food security.”The Cattle-Oil Palm Integration System is a strategic move to boost livestock productivity while strengthening national food security,” said Director of Feed Tri Melasari in a statement on Thursday.Speaking at the 3rd Integrated Cattle and Oil Palm Conference (ICOP) 2026 in Pekanbaru, Riau, she said the system is part of a broader strategy to develop sustainable livestock production based on local resources.She noted that strengthening SISKA is not only about increasing livestock populations, but also about ensuring long-term business viability through cost efficiency and improved competitiveness.Through the initiative, the government aims to provide concrete solutions for farmers to boost production while maintaining business sustainability.”This approach reflects the government’s commitment to building a more resilient and efficient livestock system that supports farmers,” she said.Melasari added that collaboration among the government, academia, and the private sector will help expand the program and deliver tangible benefits for farmers.Meanwhile, National Development Planning Minister Rachmat Pambudy said integrating livestock and plantations is key to strengthening a resource-based economy.”Indonesia does not lack resources. What we need is a more integrated, efficient, and sustainable way to manage them,” he said.He added that the model offers direct benefits, including lower feed costs through plantation waste, higher livestock productivity, and additional income sources.”This model also opens new business opportunities based on more stable and sustainable partnerships,” he said.