Indonesia moves to protect West Java rice output before the dry season
Indonesia says it is strengthening water access, pumping and seed support in West Java to protect rice production ahead of a potentially longer and drier 2026 dry season.
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Indonesia says it is strengthening water access, pumping and seed support in West Java to protect rice production ahead of a potentially longer and drier 2026 dry season.
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