Indonesia's Path to Food Self-Sufficiency: A Comprehensive Analysis

Significant Production Increase

Indonesia is on track to achieve food self-sufficiency as rice production is projected to surge by 13.54% in 2025, reaching a record 34.77 million tons ¹

. This substantial increase is attributed to the government's consistent food security policies implemented since October 2024, with a particular focus on rice, corn, and other strategic commodities.

Key Policy Drivers

Several strategic policies have contributed to this success:

1. Increased fertilizer quotas for farmers, enhancing agricultural productivity
2. Stabilized grain prices, protecting farmers' income and encouraging production
3. Enhanced government rice reserves, improving food security infrastructure
4. New storage facilities, particularly the planned construction of 100 new warehouses by Bulog, the national logistics agency ²
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Economic and Social Impact

The impact of these policies is evident in the improving farmer's terms of trade, which reached 124.36 as of September 2025, indicating that farmers' incomes have risen significantly above their production costs ²

. This improvement demonstrates the effectiveness of the government's targeted interventions in the agricultural sector.

Future Prospects

With these positive developments, Indonesia is poised to strengthen its position in food security. The government's commitment to infrastructure development, coupled with farmer-centric policies, is creating a robust foundation for a sustainable food system. As noted by government officials, this progress marks a significant step towards achieving national food resilience and reducing dependence on imports.