East Java the Largest Producer of Dried Corn in Indonesia
East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa stated that East Java has become the highest contributor of corn in Indonesia, and this achievement has been realised through collaboration between various parties, including the Scout Movement (Gerakan Pramuka), which has strengthened the national food security programme.
“East Java has already surpassed food security and is now moving towards food sovereignty. This is thanks to the collaboration of all parties,” she said during a mass harvest of corn in the fourth quarter at Green Farm in Karangsari Village, Sempu District, Banyuwangi Regency, East Java, on Saturday, 28 February 2026.
Khofifah revealed that East Java’s dried corn production in 2025 reached 4.8 million tonnes, a figure almost double that of Central Java, which ranks second with 2.8 million tonnes, followed by North Sumatra with 1.3 million tonnes.
According to her, East Java’s contribution to national corn production also approaches 30 per cent, which means nearly one-third of Indonesia’s dried corn requirements are supplied by East Java farmers.
“I appreciate the support of all parties, from the East Java Regional Police Chief to the Banyuwangi Regent, to the Scout Movement across East Java, which has helped strengthen food security in the region,” said Khofifah.
East Java Regional Police Chief Inspector General Nanang Avianto, who also attended the mass harvest of corn in Banyuwangi, stated that increased corn production must be accompanied by quality improvements. “Going forward, we will strengthen marketing support so that it has a direct impact on farmer welfare,” he said.
Banyuwangi Regent Ipuk Fiestiandani said his region consistently records corn surpluses. In 2025, corn production reached 250,596.81 tonnes, a 19 per cent increase compared to 2024’s 209,078 tonnes, whilst the region’s requirement is 69,842.31 tonnes, with Banyuwangi recording a corn surplus of 180,754.50 tonnes in 2025.
Besides corn, said Ipuk, Banyuwangi’s rice production always runs a surplus. In 2025, rice production in the region reached 546,923.81 tonnes, a 7 per cent increase from the previous year, with a surplus of 383,258.03 tonnes.
“Alhamdulillah Banyuwangi always records a surplus; I am proud of the hard work of all parties, from farmers and local government to the police and military ranks. I hope this harvest brings blessing and new momentum to continue increasing production,” he said.
The mass harvest of corn at Green Farm Banyuwangi was the result of corn planting covering 50 hectares in November 2025, with average corn production reaching 8–10 tonnes per hectare.