Indonesia Secures Food Supply, No Rice Imports Needed Until Next Year

Jakarta, VIVA – Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs, Zulkifli Hasan, announced that Indonesia will not import rice until next year.

He stated that the government has already absorbed 1.5 million tons of rice from local farmers, ensuring that domestic supply will remain secure.

"I know that by the end of April, we have successfully absorbed 1.5 million tons of newly harvested rice," Minister Hasan said in South Jakarta on Sunday (Apr 20).

"By the end of the year, if we reach 2 million tons, we’re 99.9% certain to meet our target. Even with just 1.5 million tons, we will not need to import rice until next year," he added.

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Menteri Perdagangan Zulkifli Hasan di Acara Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI)

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Minister Hasan also emphasized that Indonesia has effectively achieved food self-sufficiency as of this month.

He attributed the accelerated progress to various government initiatives, including cutting through complex bureaucratic red tape.

"To put it plainly, we have achieved self-sufficiency as of April. That’s the proof. We've improved services, ensured faster distribution of fertilizers, and slashed long bureaucratic chains," the minister explained.

In addition, Minister Hasan highlighted the government's ongoing efforts to expand irrigation infrastructure to further boost food production.

"Right now, we're aggressively building irrigation systems. Previously, irrigation projects were tangled in complicated regulations—projects for 1,000 hectares needed approval from district heads, 3,000 hectares from governors. We’ve streamlined the process, allowing the Ministry of Public Works to handle it directly," he explained.

"By the end of the year, our production will increase even further. This is an example of good service delivery," Minister Hasan concluded.

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"To put it plainly, we have achieved self-sufficiency as of April. That’s the proof. We've improved services, ensured faster distribution of fertilizers, and slashed long bureaucratic chains," the minister explained.