Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian government announced a total ban on the import of rice, table sugar, and corn for… Indonesia halts rice, sugar, corn imports in 2026 Read more
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Indonesia maintains secure food supply amid holiday demand surge
Cirebon (ANTARA) – Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan assured that Indonesia’s rice supply remains secure, as the government… Indonesia maintains secure food supply amid holiday demand surge Read more
Prabowo orders village-level food barns to boost food security
Jakarta (ANTARA) – President Prabowo Subianto has instructed government officials to develop layered and tiered food security systems, including the… Prabowo orders village-level food barns to boost food security Read more
Indonesia’s rice import ban lowered global prices: minister
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia's policy of banning rice imports has contributed to a decline in global rice prices, Coordinating Minister… Indonesia’s rice import ban lowered global prices: minister Read more
Dy minister stresses vocational high schools’ role in food security
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Deputy Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Atip Latipulhayat, emphasized the key role of vocational high schools… Dy minister stresses vocational high schools’ role in food security Read more
Indonesia plans 100,000 ha land clearing for Papua rice program
Jayapura, Papua (ANTARA) – The Indonesian government aims to clear 100,000 hectares of land to support rice cultivation in Papua,… Indonesia plans 100,000 ha land clearing for Papua rice program Read more
Minister backs Bali’s move to curb productive land conversion
Denpasar, Bali (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning Nusron Wahid on Wednesday voiced support for Bali’s… Minister backs Bali’s move to curb productive land conversion Read more
Indonesian VP highlights MBG, food security in G20 bilateral talks
Johannesburg (ANTARA) – Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka outlined several national priority agendas, including the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG)… Indonesian VP highlights MBG, food security in G20 bilateral talks Read more
Feeding the frontier: Natuna’s path to self-sufficient agriculture
Natuna (ANTARA) – Among Indonesia’s northern frontiers is Natuna District in Riau Islands Province, which is bounded by international waters,… Feeding the frontier: Natuna’s path to self-sufficient agriculture Read more
Indonesia reaffirms rice import ban after illegal shipment found
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian government has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating national rice self-sufficiency and stopping any import activities… Indonesia reaffirms rice import ban after illegal shipment found Read more