Bulog Absorbs 91,753 Tons Of Rice Equivalents From Farmers In NTB

Perum Bulog reports that it has absorbed 91,753 tons of rice equivalent to farmers in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) as part of the national target of 3 million tons by 2025.

"Realization as of April 27, 2025, absorption in the form of harvested dry unhulled rice as much as 147,223 tons, milled dry unhulled rice 6,098 tons, and 9,261 tons of rice. If it is equivalent to rice, the total reaches 91,753 tons," said NTB Bulog Regional Leader Sri Muniati as reported by ANTARA, Tuesday, April 29.

Sri said the initial target of absorption from farmers was 180,600 tons of rice equivalent. After his party made adjustments, the target was changed to 179,600 tons or a decrease of 1,000 tons of rice equivalent.

According to him, the company's success in absorbing grain and rice from farmers in relatively large amounts cannot be separated from solid collaboration with the TNI and extension workers in the field as well as partners.

A total of 110 Bulog partner institutions help absorb farmers' products. They are spread across 10 districts/cities in West Nusa Tenggara.

"Previously, the number of Bulog procurement partners was only 90. With efforts to optimize the absorption of grain and rice for farmers, the number continues to grow," said Sri.

He further stated that the volume of grain and rice absorption in the first four months of 2025 was the highest compared to the same period in previous years.

Bulog is committed to continuing to absorb grain and rice from farmers because there are still areas that immediately carry out rice harvesting, both on Lombok Island and on Sumbawa Island.

In absorption of farmers' production, Sri admitted that there were still various obstacles faced in the field.

One of them is limited drying facilities at the partner level and limited milling capacity.

This condition is a serious concern considering that West Nusa Tenggara is one of the areas with high rice production potential.

"We actively encourage partners to modernize facilities and infrastructure, especially drying facilities. This step is expected to increase the efficiency and quality of absorbed grain," concluded Sri.