JAKARTA - Coordinating Minister for Food (Menko Pangan) Zulkifli Hasan ensures that national food stocks are safe ahead of Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah/2026 Masehi.
After attending a limited meeting with President Prabowo Subianto at the Presidential Palace, Jakarta, Wednesday, Zukilfli reported the current condition of food stocks in the midst of global uncertainty.
"If food is available," said Zulkifli, quoted by ANTARA, Wednesday, March 4.
Zulkifli said Indonesia still imports some commodities such as soybeans and wheat. However, according to him, the escalation in the Middle East has not shown a significant impact on the food sector, especially in terms of price.
Furthermore, he conveyed that the President asked that food prices remain stable, especially ahead of Eid al-Fitr 2026.
"Food is available, the price is affordable and it must not rise," he said.
Based on the national food balance sheet, the first quarter of 2026 is projected to have a surplus on strategic main commodities, including rice, which recorded a surplus of 14.83 million tons with a total availability of 22.59 million tons and a need of 7.76 million tons.
Then, the corn commodity is in a surplus position of 4.99 million tons. In the animal protein commodity, chicken meat surplus 586 thousand tons and chicken eggs 267 thousand tons.
In addition, the government controls rice reserves of around 3.5 million tons managed by Perum Bulog, providing a strong cushion to maintain price stability in the market.
Zulkifli is optimistic that the community can celebrate Eid without having to worry about price increases or shortages of basic necessities.
"Safe, safe stock. Our rice is enough. Four million (tons), more than enough," he added.
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