inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The National Food Agency (Bapanas) pushed the regional government to immediately accelerate food diversification based on local resource potential. This is in line with the new rules that were issued on August 15th, 2024.

“We encourage you in provincial, regency, and city governments to immediately socialize and follow up this new regulation,” says Deputy for Consumption Diversification and Food Security, Andriko Noto Susanto on Wednesday (8//21/2024).

In his statement, he explains that the regulation aims to increase availability, reach, utilization and development of local food businesses. The article 6 of the new regulation mandates local governments to immediately implement their national strategies.

Previously, the President has issued Presidential Decree number 81 of 2024. This Perpres regulates the acceleration of food diversification based on local resource potential.

Of course, by setting the limits of the terms used in its regulation. Acceleration of Food Diversification based on local resource potential must also pay attention to local wisdom.

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