Denpasar, Bali (ANTARA) – The Indonesian government is preparing to transition the country toward a low-emission agricultural system through sustainable farming practices under the 2025–2029 Medium-Term National Development Plan.“Indonesia is currently preparing an initiative to promote low-emission rice farming systems, particularly in low- and medium-yield production areas,” Head of the Agricultural Cooperation Bureau at the Ministry of Agriculture Ade Candradijaya said.He made the remarks virtually at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Sustainable Rice Transformation Dialogue in Sanur, Bali, on Monday.According to Ade, the initiative prioritizes measurable approaches that can reduce emissions while maintaining productivity and increasing farmers’ incomes.As part of the effort, the use of digital technology is seen as a major opportunity, with data-driven systems supporting more efficient and sustainable rice production.To strengthen domestic rice production, the Ministry of Agriculture is promoting investment in irrigation infrastructure, seed development, and farmer empowerment programs.However, Ade emphasized that food security cannot be achieved solely through increased productivity. It also requires sustainable measures, including improved water management, soil health protection, climate adaptation, and greater production efficiency.In support of its low-emission agriculture initiative, Indonesia welcomed assistance from international development and financing partners, including the Global Environment Facility (GEF), FAO, the World Bank, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), through the Food Systems Integrated Program (FSIP).“This program provides an important platform to advance integrated approaches that support food production, environmental sustainability, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience,” Ade said before dozens of delegates from 12 Asian and African countries attending the dialogue.The FSIP is jointly led by FAO and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), with support from the GEF.Supported by more than US$280 million in GEF grants and approximately US$2.2 billion in total investment, the FSIP focuses on key food sectors, including staple crops such as rice, wheat, and corn.The program also covers globally traded commodities, including cocoa, palm oil, soybeans, livestock, and aquaculture, while promoting integrated farming systems and sustainable environmental management.Indonesia’s transition toward cleaner agricultural practices comes amid growing concerns about the climate impact of food systems. According to FAO data, global food and agricultural systems generated 16.5 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2023, accounting for about 32 percent of total global greenhouse gas emissions.