Agriculture & Food Technology internship in Indonesia
Work on farming, food production and food safety projects in Indonesia.
What you'll do
Your day-to-day
As an Agriculture & Food Technology intern in Indonesia, you might:
- Help run field trials of new farming methods and record the results.
- Support research on new or improved food products.
- Help test soil, water and product samples.
- Work with local farmers and communities on training and food security projects.
- Research tools that save water and control pests.
You'll build research, lab and project skills, and see how food gets from farm to market.
Local know-how
What to know before you go
Agriculture and food in Indonesia
Water shapes farming in Indonesia, and Bali shows this well. The island's subak system, a network of canals, rice terraces and water temples, is on the UNESCO World Heritage List as the Cultural Landscape of Bali Province. Farmers in a subak share water by agreed schedules, so decisions are made together rather than field by field.
That's useful to know before you arrive. New tools such as sensors, drones and farm apps are arriving, but farming here is still closely tied to local communities. If your placement involves fieldwork or training, you might spend as much time listening and explaining as measuring. Indonesia is a big country with very different islands, so a placement in a city such as Jakarta may look quite different from one near rice fields. Tell us if you want lab, field or office work and we'll look for the closest match. A few words of Bahasa Indonesia will help in villages and markets.
Job roles
Research Assistant Intern
Support field and lab research and write up the results.
Sustainable Farming Intern
Help test farming methods that use less water and fewer chemicals.
Community Engagement Intern
Help run training and outreach with local farmers.
Agri-tech Intern
Try out tools such as sensors, drones and farm apps.
Food Safety Intern
Help check products against safety and quality standards.
Education Program Intern
Help plan workshops and learning materials.
Your exact tasks depend on your host company, and all our host companies in Indonesia work in English.
The industry
The Agriculture & Food Technology industry in Indonesia
Economic impact
Agriculture employs millions of people in Indonesia, and the country is one of the world's largest producers of palm oil, rice and coffee.
Technology
Farm apps, sensors and drones are spreading, helping farmers plan better and use less water and fertilizer.
Career opportunities
Research, food safety, sustainable farming and agribusiness are all open to you, and your internship helps you see which path fits.
Prices
How much it costs
Asia Internship Program prices depend on your program and how long you stay. See the destination page for the full price table.
FAQ
Questions interns ask
Do I need a farming or science background for an agriculture internship in Indonesia?
No. Interns come from many backgrounds. We match you based on your skills and goals, and tasks depend on your host company.
Will I work outdoors or in an office?
It depends on your host company. Some roles are mostly in the field or lab, while others are mostly research or office-based. Tell your career advisor which you prefer.
Do I need to speak Indonesian?
No. Your host company works in English. Learning a little Bahasa Indonesia helps in daily life and with local communities.
Applications open all year
Your field, somewhere new.
It's free to apply, and you only pay a deposit once you're accepted.