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Need to strengthen domestic rice stocks before exporting: minister

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman emphasized the importance of strengthening domestic rice stocks before considering exporting even though rice production is currently experiencing a significant increase, to maintain food security. He noted that though rice production increased significantly, bringing the current stocks to 3.18 million tons, the Ministry of Agriculture is still […]

Indonesia President Prabowo greenlights rice export amid rising production

The announcement comes just days after the government rejected a request from Malaysia to import rice from Indonesia, citing the need to safeguard domestic supply. Aditya Hadi, The Jakarta Post JAKARTA – President Prabowo Subianto has authorized rice exports to countries in need, reversing an earlier statement by Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman, who had […]

Indonesian government turns down Malaysia’s request to buy local rice

Indonesia JAKARTA: The government has turned down a request for rice from Malaysia, with Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman explaining that Indonesia cannot export the grain at this time as it seeks to maintain domestic reserves. Amran said Kuala Lumpur had requested to import rice from Indonesia due to insufficient supply that had pushed up […]

Indonesian President Prabowo greenlights rice export amid rising production

Indonesia JAKARTA: President Prabowo Subianto has authorised rice exports to countries in need, reversing an earlier statement by Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman, who had insisted on prioritising domestic reserves. Speaking during a visit to South Sumatra on Wednesday (April 24), Prabowo said the country could share its rice surplus with others without seeking high […]

Supporting Rice Exports, DPR Reminds Risk Of Inequality And Food Crisis

JAKARTA – Member of Commission IV DPR RI Daniel Johan supports President Prabowo Subianto’s policy of allowing Indonesia to export rice abroad. However, he reminded the government to prioritize national interests and the welfare of farmers before exporting rice. “We support exports but it must be ensured that national needs are safe, and at least […]

Indonesia turns down Malaysia’s request to buy Indonesian rice

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said Indonesia cannot export rice to Malaysia to maintain domestic rice stocks.Divya Karyza The Jakarta Post JAKARTA – The government has turned down a request for rice from Malaysia, with Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman explaining that Indonesia cannot export the grain at this time as it seeks to maintain […]

Indonesia considers exporting rice if domestic reserves sufficient

Source: Xinhua / Editor: huaxia JAKARTA, April 23 (Xinhua) — Indonesia’s National Food Agency (Bapanas) said Tuesday that the country might consider exporting rice once domestic needs are fulfilled. Bapanas Head Arief Prasetyo Adi said that Indonesia could export rice as long as domestic food reserves are sufficient and production is abundant. “If our food […]

Indonesia tops Myanmar’s rice import chart for FY2024-25

Global New Light of Myanmar. Indonesia dominates Myanmar’s rice exports with over 605,000 tonnes, outpacing China and other major importers in the financial year 2024-2025. Indonesia is the leading importer of Myanmar’s rice with over 605,000 tonnes in the previous financial year 2024-2025 (from 1 April to 31 March), according to the Myanmar Rice Federation […]

Indonesia Eyes Global Rice Export Market with Projected 12 Million Ton Surplus.

Tri Listiyarini. Jakarta. Indonesia is on track to achieve a rice surplus of up to 12 million tons this year, bolstering its ambition to become a major player in the global rice export market, Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said on Friday. As of April 10, the state logistics agency Bulog has absorbed the equivalent […]