Home Affairs Urges Local Government to Optimize Rain-fed Rice Fields
Secretary General of the Ministry of Home Affairs Tomsi Tohir asked regional governments to optimize rain-fed rice fields to support national food self-sufficiency.
Secretary General of the Ministry of Home Affairs Tomsi Tohir asked regional governments to optimize rain-fed rice fields to support national food self-sufficiency.
Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman said that the government's rice reserve stock (CBP) currently managed by Perum Bulog has reached more than 4 million tons, the highest figure ever achieved by Indonesia in the last 57 years.
Minister of Agriculture Amran Sulaiman said that Indonesia is ready to export rice to other ASEAN member countries after opening the tap for rice exports to Malaysia.
Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman said that the achievement of the government's rice reserves (CBP) of 4 million tons is a strong symbol of increasing farmer welfare and national independence.
President Prabowo Subianto proposed that Indonesia, the Philippines, Brunei Darussalam, and Malaysia, which are members of the BIMP-EAGA sub-regional cooperation, become the center of food security and energy security in the region.
Public policy observer from Andalas University, West Sumatra Aidinil Zetra highlighted the various challenges faced by Indonesia on the momentum of the 117th National Awakening Day, especially regarding the fulfillment of food self-sufficiency.
In a joint initiative to support the National Food Security Program, the Bengkayang l Police, the West Kalimantan Police and the Air Force in West Kalimantan have advanced their partnership by cultivating 50 hectares of corn. Read more.
Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) emphasized the importance of infrastructure in realizing food security and self-sufficiency.
Head of the National Food Agency (Bapanas) Arief Prasetyo Adi stated that the government is trying to maintain the stability of food prices and supplies to ensure smooth and solemn Eid al-Fitr 2025.
The North Sumatra Police Mobile Brigade Unit's A Pioneer Battalion continues their strong support to national food security.
The Indonesian National Police and Bhayangkari launched the Pekarangan Pangan Lestari (P2L) program at the Police Academy to bolster national food security and supporting the free nutritious meal initiative. Read more.
Indonesian National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo inaugurated a newly constructed road and irrigation system in Garongan Village, Kulonprogo, Yogyakarta. Learn more.
