JAKARTA - HKTI appreciates President Prabowo's move to abolish farmers' debt for 25 years through PP Number 47 of 2024. The Association of Indonesian Farmers Harmony (HKTI) as conveyed by the General Chairperson of the HKTI DPN, Fadli Zon, called it a quick solution to the classic problem that has plagued farmers for two decades.
"Within less than 30 days, the President resolves debt problems that have hampered farmers' productivity. Capital access is now reopening," said Fadli Zon in a written statement, Wednesday, April 30.
Entering the 52nd year of age, HKTI welcomes a row of pro-farm policies with optimism. Fadli said the increase in the purchase price of the government (HPP) of unhulled rice to Rp6,500 per kilogram since January 2025 had a direct impact on the welfare of farmers. This increase also boosted the exchange rate of farmers (NTP) to 123.72 in March 2025.
One increase in farmers' welfare is due to the previously low and long unadapted grain HPP. The government is now evaluating HPP regularly. This is proven to increase farmers' income," explained Fadli Zon.
The absorption of grain by BULOG until March 30, 2025, has reached 725,000 tons of rice equivalent. This figure is the highest in the last ten years and has the potential to create a surplus of up to 2.8 million tons. HKTI considers this a positive signal towards food sovereignty.
"HKTI supports BULOG to continue to increase the absorption of farmers' grain," he added.
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On the other hand, the distribution of subsidized fertilizers which are now more timely also received appreciation. HKTI is ready to assist in monitoring so that fraud does not occur.
So far, fertilizers have often been lost in the planting season. Now it is available on the right number, at the right price, and on time," he said.
Fadli emphasized that the combination of input and output incentives ranging from fertilizer and capital to HPP and absorption is the key to farmers' welfare. In addition, the Free Nutrition Food (MBG) program is considered to absorb local agricultural products massively.
"MBG not only produces a golden generation, but also opens a new market for farmers. HKTI is ready to be at the forefront," concluded Fadli.
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