Amran Reports to Prabowo, Rice Reserves Break 4 Million Tonnes
JAKARTA – Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman reported the availability of national food stocks, particularly rice, to be in very good condition and deemed sufficient through to year-end.
The report was delivered by Amran during a Plenary Cabinet Session chaired by President Prabowo Subianto at the State Palace in Jakarta on Friday, 13 March 2026.
In his report, Amran stated that the national rice reserve has currently reached approximately 4 million tonnes and is expected to increase significantly in the near term. This achievement represents the highest rice reserve in national history.
In addition to rice stock matters, Amran also reported positive developments across several other strategic commodities, notably crude palm oil (CPO).
According to him, Indonesia’s CPO exports have experienced significant growth, strengthening the overall agricultural sector’s export performance.
“There is encouraging news, Mr President – our CPO exports have risen by 6 million tonnes. Whilst we require 5.3 million tonnes for biofuel, we are thankfully seeing growth,” Amran stated.
“The agricultural sector’s contribution to GDP stands at the highest level in 25 years, at 5.74 per cent. The farmer terms of trade have reached their highest level in 33 years,” he added.
According to Amran, these achievements result from various government policies, including increases in government purchasing prices (HPP) and reductions in fertiliser prices.
He noted that fertiliser prices have fallen by up to 20 per cent, a policy that has contributed to increased farmer welfare.
“This is due to the President’s policy – purchasing prices have been raised and fertiliser prices have dropped by 20 per cent without burdening the Finance Minister,” Amran said.
He assessed that these conditions position Indonesia with secure food reserves across various scenarios.
“I believe this constitutes something we can rely upon, a strong foundation. Whatever happens, our food supply is secure. Of course, we must monitor all commodities, particularly the protein question,” said President Prabowo.
The President also stressed the importance of attention to the nation’s protein sources, particularly from the fishing sector.
“Regarding protein, I believe fishing represents the quickest solution – inland fisheries, offshore fisheries, and capture fisheries,” the President stated.
With these achievements, the government is optimistic that national food security will be further strengthened whilst reinforcing Indonesia’s progress towards sustainable food self-sufficiency.