Koltiva Sparks Dialogue on EU Deforestation Regulation and Industry Sustainability Compliance

JAKARTA SELATAN, Indonesia - March 3, 2025 - PRLog -- Stakeholders from various sectors of the agriculture industry gathered at KOLTIVA's "BeyondTraceability Talks" on January 2025 to address gaps in regulatory compliance for a sustainable agricultural sector. The forum, themed From Farms to Global Markets: Regulatory Compliance for a Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture Industry, emphasized meeting international sustainability standards, particularly the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and the Corporate Social Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

Key industry players, including government representatives and businesses, shared insights on compliance challenges. Diah Suradiredja, Secretariat National Dashboard Development – Indonesia Coordinating Ministry of Economic Affairs (CMEA), emphasized a proactive approach: "While the EUDR is critical, emerging regulations like CSRD and CSDDD could also impact the industry operates. It's essential that all stakeholders must be aware and prepare compliance efforts accordingly."

The Indonesian government is advancing EUDR compliance through the National Dashboard, enhancing traceability and integrating smallholder data. However, smallholders face challenges in meeting regulatory demands due to limited digital tools, infrastructure, and funding.

Capacity-building programs and legal support are underway to assist smallholders in compliance. Industry collaboration is crucial to mitigating economic barriers that could exclude them from supply chains dominated by larger players.

PISAgro, a platform promoting sustainable agriculture, is working with producers and companies to implement compliant farming practices. "Collaboration has been key in driving compliance as each srakeholder has an important role to support the smallholder producers to ensure they are not left behind," said Insan Syafaat, Executive Director at PISAgro.

Private sectors and NGOs, such as Yayasan FORTASBI Indonesia, are integrating smallholders into traceability systems. "Our mission is to empower smallholders with tools and knowledge they need to be part of the global sustainability. By working with Koltiva and other partners, we are helping producers meet international standards, practice sustainable agriculture and improve their livelihoods," said Rukaiyah Rafik, Head of Secretariat of FORTASBI.

On the important of technology in supporting compliance effort, Ainu Rofiq, Co-Founder and Board Member of KOLTIVA, said, "Our role is to facilitate a transparent and accountable agricultural supply chain. I believe technology is transforming regulatory compliance in several ways: transparency and traceability, risk management, automation and efficiency, and building trust by enhancing collaboration. We work closely with governments, NGOs, and businesses to provide solutions that ensure full traceability and help stakeholders meet evolving regulatory standards. It's all about empowering local communities, enhancing supply chain integrity, and supporting long-term sustainability."