The International Conference on Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resources (IC-FANRes) was first held in 2015 at the University of Jember, East Java, Indonesia. IC-FANRes performance. The first in Jember was the initial milestone for the formation of the international network of FANRes which was declared by 42 leaders of various institutions from Indonesia, Korea, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, and Germany to strengthen food and natural resources, technology, and sustainable agricultural policies. Since then, IC-FANRes has been used as a forum to discuss and transfer information about the latest research, new technological innovations, and practical applications related to the development of food and natural resources in order to achieve sustainable agriculture.

The 7th IC-FANRes is planned to be held in 2022 with the University of Mataram as the host with the theme “Optimizing Innovation on Local Agriculture and Natural Resources to Achieve Food Security and Halal Food Tourism“. New innovations, especially in maintaining and developing food security. In an increasingly advanced era, technology turns out to have a large enough role and is able to facilitate activities in the food and agro-industry sector. One of the programs that can play an important role for the community and industry is to produce superior food products sourced from local potential to achieve food security in accordance with one of the SDGs goals (Sustainable Development Goals). The 7th IC-FANRes 2022 aims to provide a forum for presentations and discussions on the latest developments in the field of food and natural resource management based on local products to achieve food security.