Indonesia’s Rice Reserves Hit 4 Million Tons as Government Ramps Up Local Procurement
Indonesia’s rice reserves surpassed 4 million tons as of May 2025, driven by increased local procurement. Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman credited President Prabowo Subianto’s strategic policies, including a purchase price of Rp 6,500/kg for dry unhusked rice, for supporting farmers and boosting production. The government absorbed 2.4 million tons from farmers by May 29.
Jakarta. Indonesia’s rice stockpile has reached a new milestone, with government reserves surpassing 4 million tons as of May 2025, fueled by a sharp increase in domestic procurement from farmers.
According to Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman, the government had absorbed 2.4 million tons of rice from local farmers by May 29, boosted further by carry-over stocks from the previous year.
“This extraordinary achievement reflects a strategic breakthrough initiated by President Prabowo Subianto, who has issued directives to strengthen production and simplify farming processes,” Andi said during a press conference in Jakarta on Friday.
He credited President Prabowo’s administration for setting favorable purchasing policies, including a government purchase price of Rp 6,500 per kilogram for dry unhusked rice (gabah kering), which has allowed farmers to benefit from profitable selling prices even during peak harvest seasons.
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Source : Jakarta Globe
