PALANGKARAYA - Bulog Central Kalimantan (Kalteng) stated that the current availability or rice stock conditions are abundant, showing the government's success in maintaining food availability.
The Central Kalimantan Bulog Regional Leader Erwin Budiana in Palangka Raya, Thursday, stated that the availability of rice that his party currently has reaches more than 18 thousand tons.
"With the availability of this much rice, it will be very safe or sufficient until the end of this year," he said as quoted by Antara.
According to him, with this availability, Bulog can guarantee the need for rice distribution according to the assignment given by the government, especially in the distribution of rice food assistance and the distribution of rice for the Food Supply and Price Stabilization Program (SPHP).
"This is the largest stock of rice that Bulog Kalteng has ever had," he explained.
Furthermore, Erwin explained that even nationally, Bulog's stock currently reaches 5 million tons more. This condition is a unique achievement, because the amount is the largest supply since Bulog was established.
He also conveyed the condition of the Bulog warehouse in all regions of Central Kalimantan is currently full of rice produced by domestic farmers.
"Even with private warehouses that are rented, they also experience similar conditions. This shows that our country is indeed self-sufficient in food," he said.
On the other hand, for 2026, Bulog Central Kalimantan targets the absorption of rice of 15,800 tons. Until April 2026, the realization of absorption has reached around 5,100 tons or around 32 percent of the target.
"Because right now is the harvest season, Bulog continues to absorb as much as possible. The stock stored in the warehouse will later become a reserve when production is disrupted due to the dry season or other natural conditions," said Erwin.
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