Food Production Kerek, Minister Of Agriculture Andi Amran Gathers The Head Of The Agriculture Service Today

Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman after attending a leadership meeting (rapim) at the Ministry of Agriculture office, Jakarta, Friday (27/10/2023). (ANTARA/Rizka Khaerunnisa)

JAKARTA - Minister of Agriculture (Mentan) Andi Amran Sulaiman collects heads of agricultural services from all areas of Infonesia

This is done so that the ministry can find out the condition of land that can be planted in more detail and realize an increase in food production.

"If (food) is problematic, there could be turmoil in the community. But thank God now the position is safe, the stock is there. Now it's the rainy season," Amran said in Jakarta, Friday, October 27, which was confiscated by Antara.

In addition, the Ministry of Agriculture has also prepared incentives or assistance for rice and corn seeds for farmers who already have ready-to-plant land. The ready-to-plant land currently available reaches 50,000 hectares.

"Hopefully we will prepare seeds, which are now available for 50,000 hectares. Who is quick to plant, there are seeds prepared. So, we have to chase the beginning of this rainy season. We must not remain silent," said Amran.

On that occasion, the Minister of Agriculture also said that the domestic rice production target could increase with a total of 3.5 million tons by the end of this year or 1.5 million tons by November 2023 and 2 million tons by December 2023.

The focus of the Ministry of Agriculture to boost rice production is in line with the direction of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi). This was conveyed by Amran after a leadership meeting (rapim) at the Ministry of Agriculture office, Jakarta, Friday, October 27.

"We will target if possible at least this month, November (achieved) 1.5 million tons. Next month (December), approximately 2 million tons. That must be achieved, that is absolute," said Amran.

Amran ensured that the government had prepared rice reserves, in anticipation of declining production. Apart from this, the Ministry of Agriculture remains focused on increasing production.

He conveyed that the Ministry of Agriculture had prepared plans for the planting period from October to March 2023, along with the rainy season.

The target set is expected not to miss considering that food problems are an urgent need for the people.

Amran said the Ministry of Agriculture also focuses on other strategic commodities, namely corn. According to him, the Ministry of Agriculture targets corn production to reach 300 thousand tons and will continue to be increased.