KBRN, Jakarta: Indonesia is on track to achieve rice self-sufficiency within the next two months, according to Agriculture Minister and Head of the National Food Agency (Bapanas), Andi Amran Sulaiman. The milestone comes on the heels of a sharp increase in national rice production during the first year of President Prabowo Subianto’s administration.
“If all goes well, we’ll reach self-sufficiency in just one or two months, with estimated production hitting 34 million tons,” Minister Amran announced during a press conference in Jakarta on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, as quoted by antaranews.com.
As of October 2025, Indonesia’s rice output has reached 33.19 million tons, up from 30 million tons the previous year. Based on projections from the Indonesian Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), total production is expected to climb to 34.3 million tons by year-end.
“This is a historic leap, an increase of 4 million tons in just one year,” Minister Amran noted.
Under President Prabowo’s leadership, agriculture has contributed 13.83 percent to the national GDP. The Farmer’s Terms of Trade Index (NTP) also hit a record high of 124.36 points, driven in part by the government’s decision to raise the official grain purchase price from IDR 5,000 to IDR 6,500 per kilogram.
“Thankfully, farmers are benefiting from these price improvements,” the Minister said.
State logistics agency Perum Bulog recorded its highest-ever rice absorption rate at 4.2 million tons over the past year. Meanwhile, agricultural exports surged by 42.19 percent compared to 2024.
According to the National Food Balance Projection compiled by Bapanas in coordination with other ministries and agencies, key food commodities such as rice and corn are showing strong supply levels. Rice production is projected to reach 34.34 million tons, while consumption needs stand at 30.97 million tons. Corn production is expected to hit 16.68 million tons, surpassing the annual demand of 15.7 million tons.
These figures reflect a broader trend of agricultural resilience and strategic policy shifts aimed at securing national food sovereignty
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