Indonesia Achieves Rice Self-Sufficiency Through Enhanced Production Efforts

National Food Agency Confirms Record Stock Levels

Indonesia has officially achieved rice self-sufficiency in 2025, according to an announcement by the National Food Agency (Bapanas). The country's initial rice stock for 2026 stands at 12.529 million tons, representing a significant 203% increase over the past two years ¹

. This achievement is attributed to the government's focus on enhancing domestic rice production through various agricultural development programs.

Government Strategies Behind Success

The Ministry of Agriculture has played a crucial role in this achievement by accelerating irrigation rehabilitation across the country ²

. This effort, initiated through Presidential Instruction Number 2/2025 signed by President Prabowo Subianto on January 30, 2025, has been instrumental in boosting rice production. The comprehensive approach includes massive and integrated development, improvement, rehabilitation, and maintenance of agricultural irrigation networks.

Composition of Rice Stock

The carry-over stock of 12.529 million tons includes 3.248 million tons of government rice reserves managed by Perum Bulog. The remaining stock is distributed across various sectors including household producers and consumers, rice mills, traders, and the hospitality industry (hotels, restaurants, and catering services). Notably, the 2025 stock was entirely sourced from domestic production, with no imports contributing to the supply ¹

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Implications for Food Security

This achievement in rice self-sufficiency marks a significant milestone in Indonesia's food security journey. The success demonstrates the effectiveness of the government's agricultural policies and their focus on enhancing domestic production capabilities. With this strong foundation, Indonesia is better positioned to maintain food stability and potentially explore opportunities for rice exports in the future.