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Archipelago 3 weeks ago

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Medan's non-halal meat ban draws criticism from impacted traders

In a belated turnaround after non-halal meat traders blasted the new policy issued nearly two weeks ago, the mayor has indicated that he is now open to community feedback.

Regulations 2 months ago

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Reduced import quota threatens beef supply, jobs, industry warns

Industry associations are concerned about a drastic cut to this year's beef import quota for private companies, warning of potential layoffs, stymied domestic competition and negative impacts on the market and consumers.

Regulations 1 year ago

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Govt halts sheep meat imports to protect local producers

In response to a rise in low-cost goods shipped in from abroad, the government has temporarily suspended imports of sheep carcasses and lamb meat to reduce pressure on local farmers and protect the country’s livestock businesses.

Academia 1 year ago

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Juggling between culinary heritage and health concerns

The combination of history, culture and economic reasons has led to the continued high consumption of offal and makes it difficult to change.

Academia 2 years ago

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Celebrating Idul Adha without single-use plastic bags

Data from Making Oceans Plastic Free reveal that an average of 182.7 billion plastic bags, weighing approximately 1.28 million tonnes, are used in Indonesia every year.

Academia 2 years ago

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The economics of ‘qurban’ and efforts to address the income gap

The income disparity is evident in the consumption of essential but expensive food items such as meat, which is unaffordable for the lower-income population.

Markets 3 years ago

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Sacrificial livestock price shoots up ahead of Idul Adha

As foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) continues to spread, the price of sacrificial livestock has witnessed a notable hike amid rising demand and limited supply nearing the celebration of Idul Adha.