# Agricultural development in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/agricultural-development-in-indonesia-and-papua-new-guinea > Updated: 2026-10-09T00:53:31.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Indonesia and Papua New Guinea are implementing various agricultural development initiatives to boost economic growth. In Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, efforts have focused on expanding cocoa production. The Indonesian government is supporting a 100-hectare plantation in Southwest Papua through seedling provision and labor subsidies, while Papua New Guinea’s Cocoa Board has launched a 10-year strategic plan to modernize value chains and establish the nation as a regional processing hub. In Indonesia, agricultural support has also extended to the coconut industry and women’s empowerment. The Indonesian Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP) announced schemes for crop rejuvenation and infrastructure to support the smallholder-driven coconut sector. Concurrently, the Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection is promoting the ‘Women’s Food Garden’ program to improve women's access to productive land and foster economic independence. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-09: Indonesia advances agricultural support for coconut industry and women farmers Indonesia is advancing agricultural initiatives through BPDP support for the coconut sector and KemenPPPA programs to provide women with access to productive land for economic empowerment. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-advances-agricultural-support-for-coconut-industry-and-women-farmers ### 2026-09-28: Indonesia and Papua New Guinea expand cocoa production initiatives Indonesia and Papua New Guinea are implementing new agricultural strategies to expand cocoa production, increase local processing, and create jobs through large-scale plantation and industry development. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-and-papua-new-guinea-expand-cocoa-production-initiatives --- Cite as: Agricultural development in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/agricultural-development-in-indonesia-and-papua-new-guinea