Food Ecolabelling: Needs, Opportunity and Implementation in Indonesia
Andre Notohamijoyo, Elisabeth Harsanti

1. Coordinating Ministry of Human Development and Cultural Affairs, Republic of Indonesia

2. Organization for Agriculture and Food, National Research and Innovation Agency, West Java, Indonesia

Abstract

Food security is the most essential thing for every country, including Indonesia. The challenges faced are enormous, ranging from ecological disasters, forest encroachment for industrial and residential purposes, degradation of land to the welfare of farmers. What is rarely touched upon is the welfare of farmers as the main actor in food security. Prices of agricultural products often cannot guarantee benefits for farmers. Ecolabel schemes need to be considered in sustainable agricultural management. High-quality food products can increase food prices, improve farmers^ welfare and support food safety. A study on ecolabel agricultural products is needed as an initial step for its application in Indonesia. This research result was conducted using a mixed-method, literature studies and analysis of national agricultural data. This study is expected to encourage the implementation of an agricultural ecolabel scheme in Indonesia in the future.

Keywords: food security, food safety, farmers welfare, ecolabel, sustainable agricultural management

Topic: Food agribusiness and rural development