Indonesia food plan risks 'world's largest' deforestation

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:28:02 +0000

An Indonesian soldier gives a thumbs up as he crosses a rice field on a combine harvester in remote Papua, where a government food security mega-project has raised fears of mass deforestation.The defence ministry told AFP the military had the resources and "high discipline" to accelerate the food project while securing "stability and security" in the region.