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Agriculture Minister Claims Indonesia to Achieve Rice Self-Sufficiency in Three Months

Reporter: Eka Yudha Saputra TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman said that Indonesia will achieve rice self-sufficiency within three months, ahead of the initial target. Amran stated that President Prabowo Subianto’s initial goal was to achieve food self-sufficiency within four years. Then, after 21 days, the target changed from four years to […]

Bapanas ensures government rice stock safe for consumption

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The National Food Agency (Bapanas) has assured that all rice from the Government Rice Reserves (CBP) distributed by the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) is in good condition, safe for consumption, and of consistent quality. “We ensure that Bapanas and Bulog always distribute rice to the public in good condition,” Bapanas Head Arief […]

Govt to reprocess 29.99 thousand tons of rice to improve quality

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The National Food Agency (Bapanas) stated that the government will reprocess 29.99 thousand tons of rice that have deteriorated to improve its quality before being distributed to the community. Director of Food Vigilance at Bapanas, Nita Yulianis, stated that the 29.99 thousand tons of rice comprises around 3 thousand tons of locally-produced […]

Bappenas Affirms Rice Self-Sufficiency Is The Main Priority Of Development

JAKARTA – The Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency (PPN/Bappenas) emphasized that food self-sufficiency, especially rice commodities, is a top priority for national development. Expert Staff of the Indonesian Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas Frans BM Dabukke emphasized that President Prabowo Subianto is targeting the acceleration of food self-sufficiency, especially rice, in addition […]

Indonesia nears rice self-sufficiency amid production surge

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman reaffirmed his optimism that Indonesia is on the verge of achieving rice self-sufficiency, citing a surge in production that strengthens national food sovereignty. “God willing, within the next three months, if there are no major obstacles, we will be able to declare that Indonesia has achieved […]

Indonesia’s state farm company to invest nearly $500 million to boost rice output

JAKARTA: Indonesia’s newly-launched state farm company plans to invest 8 trillion rupiah ($479 million) until the end of next year to build production capacity by buying modern farm equipment and adding rice mills, its chief executive said on Tuesday. Launched in May with the task of boosting rice output to attain President Prabowo Subianto’s ambition […]

Prabowo’s proposed cure to ‘greednomics’ likely to falter

Pierre van der Eng – Australian National University In Brief Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has raised concerns about economic practices in which greedy traders prioritise profit over social interests, but has not yet specified concrete measures to address these issues. Past famines and corruption scandals have proven the inefficacy of Prabowo’s proposed state control over […]

Bulog Calls Uniform Packaging Easy Distribution And Maintaining SPHP Rice Quality

JAKARTA – Perum Bulog emphasized that the use of uniform packaging on 5 kilograms of Stableized Supply and Food Price (SPHP) rice will facilitate distribution, increase affordability and maintain the quality of rice evenly throughout the region. “The design of the packaging is uniform, the distribution of SPHP rice is expected to be easier for […]

Prabowo at UN: Indonesia now rice self-sufficient, ready to export

New York (ANTARA) – President Prabowo Subianto announced that Indonesia’s record-breaking rice production this year has not only secured national food self-sufficiency but also opened opportunities for exports to help countries in need, including Palestine. “This year, we recorded the highest rice production and grain reserves in our history. We are now self-sufficient in rice, […]

Policy gaps, crackdowns squeeze Indonesian rice millers as prices soar

Source: Asia News Network Local rice millers have been under pressure due to the narrowing gap between the government’s price ceiling, farm gate prices and retail prices for the grain, with many reducing or halting operations as profit margins narrow, leading to supplies tightening and market prices creeping above the cap in recent months. Industry […]