JAKARTA - The Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) continues to strengthen rice production through pumping programs, drought-resistant seed assistance, and accelerated planting.
Minister of Agriculture (Mentan) Andi Amran said the national rice production for January 'August 2025 is estimated to reach 24.97 million tons, an increase of 14.09% compared to the same period in 2024 of 21.88 million tons.
"We make sure production is safe. What must be maintained now is distribution and trading system. SPHP and social assistance are two sides of the currency, one is maintaining access to the poor, the other is stabilizing the market," Amran explained in a written statement in Jakarta, Sunday, July 13.
"We want the state to come from the rice fields to the dining table. Don't let the people be harmed by a handful of people. Manage SPHP with a spirit of mutual cooperation, honesty, and concern," he added.
On the other hand, Perum Bulog ensures that it is ready to distribute 1.3 million tons of rice to carry out the SPHP rice program during July to December 2025, after receiving assignments from the government through the National Food Agency (Bapanas).
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"This distribution is in order to maintain supply stability and rice prices at the consumer level," said Director of Operations and Public Services at Perum Bulog Mokhamad Suyamto.
He said the assignment was stated in the Letter of the Head of Bapanas Number 173/TS.02.02/K/7/2025 dated July 8, 2025, with a distribution target of 1,318,826,629 kilograms (1.3 million tons) of rice from the Government Rice Reserve (CBP) throughout Indonesia.
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