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        "id": 2049832,
        "msgid": "video-rice-reserves-surge-so-why-are-rice-prices-still-high-1792648242",
        "date": "2026-10-22 12:00:28",
        "title": "Video: Rice Reserves Surge, So Why Are Rice Prices Still High?",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNBC",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Agriculture",
        "summary": "Indonesia\u2019s government rice reserves reached 4.8 million tonnes in September 2026, as higher production and increased procurement strengthened stocks. The report examines why rice prices remain high despite the larger reserves, and what the stockpile means for farmers\u2019 welfare amid the threat of El Ni\u00f1o.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia \u2014 The National Food Agency said national rice\nreserve stocks were secure through the end of 2026, with government rice\nreserves reaching 4.8 million tonnes in September 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Reviewing the position of the Government Rice Reserves (CBP), Salma\nLaiqa, an ESG analyst at CNBC Indonesia Research, said the increase was\nin line with a surge in rice procurement, following higher farmer\noutput. Farmers produced 43.9 million tonnes of dry milled paddy from\n8.32 million hectares of rice fields.<\/p>\n<p>Support also came from subsidised fertiliser prices, with 9.8 million\ntonnes of subsidised fertiliser allocated, including NPK and urea. So\nwhy are rice prices still high even as stocks rise? What effect will the\nsurge in rice reserves have on farmers\u2019 welfare amid the threat of El\nNi\u00f1o? These issues were discussed by Shania Alatas and Salma Laiqa, an\nESG analyst at CNBC Indonesia Research, on Squawk Box, CNBC Indonesia,\non Thursday, 22 October 2026.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/video-rice-reserves-surge-so-why-are-rice-prices-still-high-1792648242",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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