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East Java economic and agricultural development
Overview
East Java is experiencing growth in both its agricultural and broader economic sectors. Rice production in the province is projected to reach 10.2 million tons of dry milled grain by November 2026, a 2.54 percent increase driven by improved access to seeds, fertilizer, irrigation, and machinery. In Magetan Regency, authorities are targeting 387,544 tons of rice through expanded planting areas and mechanization to address climate change and labor shortages.
On a provincial scale, the economy grew by 5.84 percent during the first half of 2026, a rate that exceeds the national average. This economic performance is linked to aggressive industrial development, including the creation of 13 industrial zones and two special economic zones. East Java currently serves as a major logistics hub, supplying nearly 80 percent of the needs for 17 Indonesian provinces.
Entities
East Java · Nanik Endang Rusminiarti · Magetan · Pamekasan · Khofifah Indar Parawansa
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 7 sourcesEast Java economy grows 5.84 percent in first half of 2026
East Java reported a 5.84 percent economic growth in the first half of 2026, the highest on Java Island, driven by industrial expansion and downstreaming during its 81st anniversary celebrations.
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[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesEast Java rice production projected to reach 10.2 million tons by 2026
East Java rice production is projected to reach 10.2 million tons by November 2026, while Magetan Regency targets 387,544 tons through expanded planting areas and agricultural mechanization.
Sources
antaranews.com · beritajatim.com · duta.co · insight.kontan.co.id · jawapos.com · m.jpnn.com · maduratoday.com · rri.co.id · suarasurabaya.net