Indonesia’s rice reserve set to hit record 4 mln tons
As of May 13, Indonesia’s rice reserves reached their highest level since 1969, marking a major milestone in national food security. Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman credited farmers, governments, and Bulog for the achievement. Government support includes fertiliser subsidies, machinery, and digital tools. USDA projects 2024–25 rice output at 34.6 million tons, up 4.8% year-on-year.
As of May 13, the current reserve level marks the highest since the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) was established in 1969, reflecting a major milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen food security.
Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman praised the achievement, calling it the result of coordinated efforts among farmers, central and local governments, and Bulog’s proactive role in absorbing farmers’ harvests across the country.
To support rice production, the government has ramped up fertiliser subsidies, distributed agricultural machinery, accelerated planting schedules, and introduced digital tools for farming.
Based on the USDA Rice Outlook April 2025 report, Indonesia’s rice production during the 2024-2025 planting season is expected to reach 34.6 million tons, an increase of 600 thousand tons from the previous projection and up 4.8% year-on-year.
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Source : The Investor
