A technological revolution is transforming Indonesian agriculture as farmers increasingly adopt data-driven solutions to improve productivity and sustainability. ProSpace Indonesia’s AgTech Adoption Report shows that tech-enabled farming practices have grown by 47% since 2023, with notable acceleration in previously traditional farming regions.
Drone technology leads adoption rates, with aerial mapping and precision spraying now utilized across 780,000 hectares of farmland. Internet of Things (IoT) sensors monitoring soil conditions and water usage have been deployed by over 125,000 farmers, while mobile apps connecting farmers directly to buyers have reduced middleman costs by an average of 23%.
“We’re witnessing the democratization of agricultural technology,” notes Dr. Bambang Sutrisno, Agricultural Innovation Expert at ProSpace. “Solutions that were once accessible only to large commercial operations are now being adapted for smallholder farmers through cooperative models and government subsidies.”
Climate change adaptation drives much of the technology adoption, with weather prediction tools and drought-resistant varietals helping farmers mitigate increasingly erratic weather patterns. Vertical farming is gaining traction in peri-urban areas, reducing transportation costs and improving fresh produce access in cities.
Investment in Indonesian agtech startups reached $215 million in 2024, more than double the previous year’s figure, indicating strong confidence in the sector’s growth potential.
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