Indonesia Assures Sufficient Food Stocks Ahead of Ramadan

By Abdullahi Yusuf

Indonesia’s Agriculture Minister, Andi Amran Sulaiman, has assured that the country’s food stocks are adequate as Ramadan approaches, expected to begin between late February and early March 2025.

Speaking at the Presidential Palace Complex in Jakarta, Sulaiman emphasized that the government has taken proactive steps to ensure a stable supply of essential commodities and prevent price surges during the holy month.

“We are working toward adequate stocks of cooking oil, meat, and rice. God willing, everything is under control,” he stated.

The minister expressed confidence that current reserves will meet public demand throughout Ramadan, adding, “We are confident that the prices of food commodities will remain stable during Ramadan.”

Highlighting rice production, Sulaiman noted that Indonesia expects a significant yield of up to 14 million tons in the first quarter of this year, according to Statistics Indonesia (BPS).

To manage this surplus, the government has allocated Rp16.6 trillion (over US$1 billion) to state-run logistics company Bulog for purchasing rice from domestic farmers.

President Prabowo Subianto has urged the Ministry of Agriculture and Bulog to accelerate the procurement of unhusked rice during the peak harvest period from February to April. This initiative aims to maximize farmers’ profits while ensuring stable prices for consumers.

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