Gen Z Ogah Jadi Petani, Pangan RI Terancam!

Summary

The Indonesian agricultural sector, despite its richness in resources, faces a serious challenge of food security and sustainability due to a declining interest among Generation Z in farming. The script highlights the importance of skilled human resources in agriculture for national food sovereignty and the need to address the aging farmer population. It also emphasizes the significant contribution of agriculture to Indonesia's GDP and employment, while stressing the urgency to attract and develop the younger generation's interest in this vital sector.

Takeaways

• 🌾 Indonesia is an agrarian country with abundant agricultural resources, yet faces food insecurity.
• 👩‍🌾 The agricultural sector needs skilled human resources to prevent food insecurity.
• 🧑‍🌾 Generation Z, born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, is showing a declining interest in agriculture.
• 📉 The decreasing number of young people interested in farming poses a serious threat to food security and agricultural sustainability.
• 📊 Despite the significant contribution of agriculture to the national GDP (13.35% in Q2 2023) and employment (29.36% of the workforce), the number of farmers is dwindling.
• 👴 Many Indonesian farmers are aging, leading to stagnant productivity and challenges in food production.
• 📉 From 2011 to 2022, the number of people working in agriculture dropped by 9%, indicating a declining trend.
• 💼 Low career development, high risks, low income, lack of appreciation, and the perception of farming as unpromising deter Generation Z from entering the sector.
• 📉 Indonesia ranks sixth in Southeast Asia for the proportion of agricultural workers, with 29.8% of the workforce in agriculture, trailing behind countries like Cambodia and Myanmar.
• 📈 Developing human resources in agriculture is crucial for Indonesia to compete globally and ensure the sustainability of the agricultural sector.

Q & A

Why is Indonesia, being an agricultural country, still facing potential food vulnerability?

Indonesia is rich in agricultural resources but faces challenges such as the lack of skilled human resources in agriculture, which is a serious issue for the future of food security and agricultural sustainability.

What is the current situation of agricultural human resources in Indonesia?

The latest data shows that fewer individuals from Generation Z are interested in becoming farmers, posing a serious challenge for the future of agriculture in Indonesia.

What does the term 'Generation Z' refer to in the script?

Generation Z refers to individuals born between the mid-1990s and the early 2010s, who are currently seen as a new challenge for the agricultural sector due to their lack of interest in farming.

How important is the agricultural sector to Indonesia's GDP according to the data from BPS as of August 2023?

The agricultural sector contributes significantly to Indonesia's GDP, accounting for 13.35% in the second quarter of 2023, and has shown a growth of around 2.02%.

What is the contribution of the agricultural sector to the national employment in Indonesia?

The agricultural sector is a major employer in Indonesia, accounting for 29.36% of the total working population, which is a significant portion of the workforce.

What is the correlation between the decline in the number of farmers and food security in Indonesia?

A decline in the number of farmers can lead to a decrease in agricultural productivity, which in turn affects the national food security and the ability to guarantee the right to food in Indonesia.

How has the number of people working in the agricultural sector in Indonesia changed from 2011 to the latest data?

The number of people working in agriculture has decreased by around 9% from 42.46 million in 2011 to 38.7 million in the latest data from August 2022.

What are the main reasons for the lack of interest among Generation Z in entering the agricultural sector according to the survey mentioned in the script?

The main reasons include the perception of no career development (36.3%), being full of risk (33.3%), low income (20%), feeling undervalued (14.8%), and the sector being seen as not promising (12.6%).

What is the position of Indonesia in terms of the proportion of agricultural labor force in Southeast Asia?

Indonesia ranks sixth among Southeast Asian countries with a proportion of agricultural labor force at 29.8%, below Cambodia which has 32.1%, and Myanmar which has the highest at 48.9%.

What is the importance of developing human resources in the agricultural sector for Indonesia's future?

Developing human resources in agriculture is crucial for Indonesia to face global competition, attract the younger generation, and ensure the sustainability and quality of the agricultural sector.

What measures are suggested in the script to increase the interest of the younger generation in agriculture?

The script suggests measures such as education and awareness about agriculture, empowering the community, and facilitating and encouraging the younger generation to become main actors in utilizing sustainable environments.