In a meeting on Monday, President Prabowo Subianto directed his ministers to halt the importation of rice, salt, consumable sugar, and corn in 2025, according to Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan.
Speaking to the press after the meeting, Hasan clarified that no import quotas would be set for these essential food commodities in 2025, marking a decisive shift towards boosting domestic production. In a related development, President Prabowo also approved an increase in the government’s purchasing price (HPP) for unhusked rice, reported Antara Indonesian News Agency.
Additionally, the government raised the benchmark purchase price (HAP) for corn. These adjustments aim to provide better financial support to local farmers, encouraging higher production.
A key aspect of the meeting was the government’s historic commitment to purchase all unhusked rice and corn produced by Indonesian farmers. Minister Hasan confirmed that the government would buy these crops at the newly set prices. “All unhusked rice and corn produced by farmers will be fully accommodated at the prices fixed by the government,” he affirmed.
To facilitate the storage and distribution of these crops, the harvested rice and corn will be stored in state-owned logistics warehouses, as well as in warehouses operated by primary cooperatives and those participating in the warehouse receipt system (WRS).
The meeting, which lasted approximately two hours, was part of ongoing discussions on Indonesia’s food security programs under President Prabowo’s leadership. The president’s long-term goal is to achieve food self-sufficiency in the country, a vision he first shared during his inaugural speech on October 20, 2024. Prabowo expressed confidence that Indonesia would reach food self-sufficiency within the next four to five years.
As part of the broader plan, the government is taking significant steps to reduce dependence on food imports, safeguard local agricultural industries, and ensure a stable supply of essential commodities for the Indonesian population.
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