Bappenas: Government Rice Reserves Exceed Target in First Semester

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency (PPN/Bappenas) reported that Government Rice Reserves (CBP) managed as of the first half of 2026 reached 5.19 million tonnes, exceeding the set target of 4 million tonnes.

“The management of Government Rice Reserves as of 6 July 2026 has reached 5.19 million tonnes, or 129 per cent of the 4-million-tonne target,” said Teni Widuriyanti, Secretary of the Ministry of PPN/Bappenas, during a working meeting with Commission XI of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) in Jakarta on Thursday.

This achievement forms part of the implementation of Presidential Instruction (Inpres) Number 4 of 2026 concerning the procurement and management of domestic unhusked and husked rice, as well as the distribution of Government Rice Reserves for 2026-2029.

Under the instruction, Bappenas is tasked with ensuring that policies on the procurement and management of domestic unhusked or husked rice, including CBP distribution, remain aligned with the Government Work Plan (RKP).

The first-half achievement exceeding the target is believed to indicate a relatively strong position for government rice reserves. By comparison, CBP management in 2025 reached 5.01 million tonnes, equivalent to 167 per cent of the 3-million-tonne target.

As a follow-up, Bappenas recommends optimising the utilisation of CBP as a strategy to increase farmers’ incomes and stabilise prices across time and regions.

The reserves are also considered necessary to be directed towards strengthening food aid guarantees so that rice distribution can be better targeted.

Going forward, Bappenas will also formulate a more dynamic concept and strategy for food reserve management.