Bulog CEO says paddy procurement equivalent to rice reaches 1.6 million tonnes
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Perum Bulog’s Director General Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani stated that the realisation of paddy procurement equivalent to rice has reached approximately 1.6 million tonnes as of 5 April 2026, representing a significant achievement in efforts to strengthen national food security.
During a working meeting with Commission IV of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) in Jakarta on Tuesday, Rizal said that this achievement is part of the government’s target of 4 million tonnes of procurement throughout 2026 to maintain the stability of national rice supply and reserves.
“We report that the realisation of paddy and rice procurement as of 5 April 2026 is around 1.6 million tonnes out of the 4 million target. This is the highest absorption in the history of independent Indonesia up to April at 1.6 (million tonnes),” said Rizal.
He conveyed that this realisation is the highest in the history of procurement during the early-year period, considering that usually the procurement figures up to early April are below 1 million tonnes.
According to him, this success is inseparable from the synergy of various parties, including support from field apparatus that helps accelerate the paddy absorption process from farmers in various regions of Indonesia.
Rizal explained that strengthening paddy procurement is part of the strategy for sustainable food self-sufficiency based on Article 33 of the 1945 Constitution regarding state control over important resources.
Bulog also carries out its strategic function as a State-Owned Enterprise in accordance with Law Number 9 of 2023 as well as various other regulations that support national food management.
To support the strengthening of food reserves, Bulog also ensures the availability of rice warehouse capacity with remaining space of around 1.07 million tonnes as well as additional capacity from rentals and new constructions.
Bulog also plays a role in stabilising food prices through various interventions together with the National Food Agency (Bapanas) and the Food Task Force, especially during national religious holiday periods.
He stated that through cross-stakeholder synergy, food price stability has been maintained since the Christmas and New Year 2025/2026 period up to Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah with relatively controlled conditions.
In the future, Bulog will continue to strengthen post-harvest infrastructure with plans to build 100 new facility units to increase the effectiveness of national paddy and maize management.