Malang, Jawa Timur, April 26 -- Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Minister Teten Masduki has encouraged the creation of startup companies in the field of agriculture technology in the regions as they are considered to have promising potential.

Speaking at the Integrated Business Center Service (PLUT) for Cooperatives and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (KUMKM) Summit here on Friday, he stressed that agriculture technology startups must be created in each region.

"I want startups, especially in the field of agritech, to exist in each region," he said.

Masduki explained that with the emergence of startup companies in the agricultural technology sector, the government will provide support to potential investors, in...