Indonesia Encourages Food Self-Sufficiency in Pesantren Through Sorghum Planting Movement
The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs is promoting the 'Santri Menanam Sorgum' (Students Planting Sorghum) movement to enhance food self-sufficiency in Islamic boarding schools (Pesantren). This initiative aims to improve food security and foster economic independence for these institutions.
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