INDONESIA Archives - Page 6 of 7

29
Jun

212 Non-compliant Premium Rice Brands Discovered in Indonesia, Costing Consumers Up to Rp99tn per Year

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Reporter Annisa Febiola TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture’s investigation revealed 212 cases of cheating in the premium rice market. According to the Ministry of Agriculture’s calculation, these violations have cost the consumers up to Rp 99.35 trillion per year. The forms of cheating include discrepancies in the volume of rice, non-compliance with the […]

27
Jun

Indonesia uncovers 6 billion USD rice trade fraud

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Minister Sulaiman issued a 14-day deadline for businesses to rectify practices, while cautioned that failure to comply would prompt strict enforcement measures. Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesia’s Agriculture Ministry has revealed the results of a recent investigation into fraudulent activities in the rice trade, estimating consumer losses at approximately 99.35 trillion IDR (around 6 billion USD) due […]

13
Jun

Indonesia to send 10,000 tonnes of rice aid to Palestine

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The plan to provide rice aid for Palestine is partly supported by Indonesia’s success in securing more than 4 million tonnes of rice reserves, the highest amount recorded in 57 years. Jakarta (VNA) – The Indonesian Government will send 10,000 tonnes of rice to the people of Palestine as part of a humanitarian aid mission, […]

04
Jun

Agriculture drives Indonesia’s economic growth

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The agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sector posted the highest growth among all economic sectors, reaching 10.52% in Q1, mainly due to bumper rice and corn harvests. Rice output surged by 51.45% while corn production rose by more than 39%. Jakarta (VNA) – Agriculture is emerging as a key driver of Indonesia’s economic growth, especially in […]

04
Jun

Ministry of Agriculture: 360,000 Tons of Rice Aid Set for Distribution Over Two Months

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Reporter Alfitria Nefi P TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Minister of Agriculture Amran Sulaiman has announced plans to distribute 180 thousand tons of rice per month over the next two months as part of a social assistance program. “Over the course of two months, we will distribute a total of 360 thousand tons to support the underprivileged,” […]

02
Jun

Indonesia needs smarter farming, not more farmers: Comment

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By I Dewa Made Agung Kertha Nugraha JAKARTA: In the context of rising global food insecurity and climate uncertainty, it may seem counterintuitive to suggest that Indonesia, home to over 280 million people, does not need more farmers. However, this is precisely what the data tells us. The country’s food production trajectory, particularly in rice, […]

30
May

Four million ton rice reserves reflect self-reliance: Minister

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Jakarta (ANTARA) – Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman stated that reaching four million tons in government rice reserves demonstrates both improved farmer welfare and the nation’s self-reliance. “All parties have worked together to help Indonesia secure the biggest rice reserves in history,” he remarked in Jakarta on Friday. This achievement is inseparable from the strategic […]

29
May

Export hopes high at Thai rice convention

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Source: Bangkok Post Thailand is promoting its high-quality and distinctive rice varieties, anticipating that the Thailand Rice Convention will secure 100,000 tonnes in orders and generate over 2 billion baht in revenue. At the 10th Thailand Rice Convention (TRC) 2025 in Bangkok on Monday, Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan said the government is committed to enhancing […]

22
May

Indonesia Exports Special Rice to Saudi Arabia, Bapanas Head Says

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Reporter: Han Revanda. TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia has exported special rice to several countries, including Saudi Arabia, as confirmed by the head of the National Food Agency (Bapanas), Arief Prasetyo Adi. This type of rice is used for specific purposes, like hotel purposes, restaurants, and catering. “Indonesia has indeed been exporting special rice, recently we […]

18
May

Abundance Of Rice Stock, Exports Still Need Commodity Balance Approval

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Minister of Trade Budi Santoso stated that the rice export plan must first be discussed in the commodity balance to ensure domestic food availability is maintained. “If the export is because maybe the consideration is a surplus, that’s enough. But later it must be discussed first in the commodity balance,” Budi said, quoted from ANTARA, […]

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