Agriculture

The Philippines is building on BARMM’s geographic advantage and centuries-old trade ties to unlock growth opportunities.

Adopting a tailored approach, Indonesia leans on the strengths of each eastern region to maximize growth potential.

Increased collaboration and coordination in agriculture, energy, and tourism is being explored.

With increasing stress on oceans, embracing this sustainable economic model is becoming more urgent.

A project supported by the BIMP-EAGA and Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund adapts farming practices to overcome soil and climate challenges.

Mindanao, where majority of Muslim Filipinos live, is being developed as the country’s halal hub because of its proximity to large halal ecosystems.

The Mindanao Development Authority is helping explore ways to deploy renewable energy in salt production in the province.

Indonesia aims to be self-sufficient in table salt starting this year and industrial salt by 2027. The Philippines is giving itself 5 years.

The region plans to develop its cattle industry in line with BIMP-EAGA's vision to become a food basket for ASEAN and the rest of Asia.

Deadline for grant proposals is on 14 March 2025.