Jakarta: Indonesia on Tuesday reported that the country has completely ceased imports of rice and maize, achieving a key goal in ensuring national food security. This milestone marks a significant achievement for the nation, aiming to stabilize its agricultural sector and reduce dependency on foreign imports.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, data from the Area Sampling Frame Programme of Statistics Indonesia projects that the volume of rice production from January to December 2025 will amount to 34.77 million tonnes, marking a 13.54 percent increase from the previous year. By mid-year, the country’s state rice reserves reached around 4 million tonnes, a record high in Indonesia’s history, all domestically produced, as reported by ANTARA.
In November, these ample reserves played a crucial role in assisting the population of three provinces most affected by flooding. The record harvest was attributed to a new system of support for farmers, where authorities raised and stabilized procurement prices for rice, making its cultivation more profitable for farmers.
The nation’s maize production is also on a positive trajectory, meeting both food and animal feed needs, thus supporting the egg and poultry meat production sectors. The maize harvest is estimated to reach 2.8 million tonnes by the fourth quarter, with expectations to approach the target of 4 million tonnes by the end of 2025.
With the inauguration of President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, Indonesia has set a course towards full self-sufficiency. Besides supporting prices for farmers, the government is actively introducing new agricultural technologies, attracting young specialists, and developing land on the island of Kalimantan. The next task for the authorities is to eliminate dependence on imports of white sugar by 2026.