DPR Member Appreciates Minister of Agriculture's Performance as Rice Stock Exceeds 5 Million Tonnes

Jakarta (ANTARA) - A member of Commission IV of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Rajiv, has appreciated the government’s rice reserve stock (CBP) in Indonesia, which has exceeded 5 million tonnes—the highest in history and proof that Indonesia can achieve food self-sufficiency more quickly.

Rajiv, in a statement in Jakarta on Monday, said that Minister of Agriculture (Mentan) Andi Amran Sulaiman has proven his seriousness in carrying out his duties.

“President Prabowo set a four-year target for rice self-sufficiency, but Minister Amran only needed 1.5 years to achieve it. This is extraordinary,” he stated.

Furthermore, Rajiv noted that monthly rice production reaches 5.7 million tonnes, so Indonesia’s food situation can be considered secure for the next nine months.

He observed that the Ministry of Agriculture has been very progressive with several strategic programmes, such as self-sufficiency in maize and sugar, increased production of coffee and cocoa.

In addition, he said, priority programmes such as rice field extensification, land optimisation, provision of superior seeds, agricultural machinery and equipment (alsintan), fertiliser subsidies, and downstreaming of plantations and livestock have already shown results now.

Nevertheless, Rajiv reminded the Minister of Agriculture not to be complacent, because in 2026, the threat of Godzilla El Niño could destroy all the ministry’s targets if not addressed seriously.

“All achievements will certainly be tested by ever-changing conditions. This year, the Ministry of Agriculture must be prepared and not complacent in facing Godzilla El Niño in the form of prolonged drought that is even drier, threatening our agricultural production,” Rajiv said.