Indonesia achieves rice self-sufficiency: Prabowo
Indonesia has officially achieved rice self-sufficiency as of December 31, 2025, President Prabowo Subianto announced, noting the target was met three years ahead of schedule with zero rice imports in 2025. He said the government will focus on sustaining self-sufficiency through stronger agriculture, farmer welfare and advanced technology.
JAKARTA: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said Indonesia had officially achieved rice self-sufficiency as of Dec 31, 2025.
He said rice self-sufficiency was a national strategic target initially set to be achieved within four years; however, it was realised only in one year.
“Thanks to hard work and collaboration among all stakeholders, the target was realised much sooner. In 2025, we did not import any rice at all. A four-year target, we were able to achieve it within one year,” he said.
Prabowo announced in his remarks before officiating the National-level Christmas celebration at the Senayan Indoor Tennis arena, here, Monday night.
He said the government is committed to maintaining the sustainability of rice self-sufficiency by strengthening the agricultural sector, improving farmers’ welfare and leveraging technology and innovation to ensure sustainable national food security.
In the spirit of Christmas celebration, the head of state also called for national unity and public cooperation to realise the country’s aspirations of becoming an advanced, sovereign and prosperous nation for all its people.
“I always want to invite everyone, regardless of our differences, regardless of whatever sins we may have committed in the past, because we are human, full of shortcomings and mistakes. But now we must work together, we must stay united, we must stand shoulder to shoulder.
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Source : The Star
