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| President Prabowo Reaffirms Commitment to Achieve National Food Self-Sufficiency. |
President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed the government’s commitment to achieving national food self-sufficiency, particularly in rice production. The statement was delivered during a limited cabinet meeting with several members of the Red and White Cabinet at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
During the meeting, President Prabowo emphasized the importance of food independence as a cornerstone of national resilience. The government continues to ensure that domestic rice production is sufficient to meet national demand without relying on imports.
Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman expressed confidence that the target of food self-sufficiency will soon be achieved. He believes Indonesia will no longer need to import rice in the near future.
“Alhamdulillah, hopefully there will be no major obstacles. In about two to three months, God willing, Indonesia will no longer import rice, as long as we don’t experience extreme weather,” Amran told reporters after the meeting.
According to Amran, this optimism is backed by impressive growth in national rice production. Based on data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS), rice production reached 33.1 million tons as of November 2025 and is projected to rise to 34 million tons by the end of the year. This figure represents an increase of around 4 million tons compared to the previous year.
“This is remarkable. According to the FAO, our production growth ranks second in the world, just behind Brazil. This is a great achievement,” Amran added.
Aside from focusing on production, President Prabowo also highlighted the importance of improving farmers’ welfare. The government has recorded positive progress in agricultural welfare indicators.
Amran reported that the Farmers’ Exchange Rate (NTP) has now reached 124.36, surpassing the government’s target of 110. Meanwhile, rice prices recorded a deflation of 0.13 percent in September 2025—the first in the past five years.
This positive performance serves as a strong foundation for the government to continue strengthening the agricultural sector. After achieving significant progress in rice production, the next step is to replicate similar success across other key commodities.
“This is our big dream in the agricultural sector. Once food production is secured—God willing, this year is stable—we will move on to plantations and horticulture, and later to livestock. We will tackle them one by one,” Amran explained.
With these achievements, the government is optimistic that Indonesia will achieve full food self-sufficiency. These efforts are not only aimed at ensuring national food security but also at improving the welfare of farmers across the country.