Indonesian Agriculture and Fisheries Sector Devastated by Sumatra Natural Disasters

Extensive Damage Assessment

Recent natural disasters in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra have caused widespread destruction to Indonesia's agriculture and fisheries sectors. The Ministry of Agriculture reports that 107,324 hectares of rice fields have been affected by the disasters, including 56,100 hectares of minor damage, 22,200 hectares of moderate damage, and 29,100 hectares of severe damage ²

Agricultural Impact

The affected rice fields include 44,600 hectares where crops had been planted, resulting in failed harvests. Additionally, 29,300 hectares of plantation areas outside of palm oil have been impacted. The total livestock losses amount to 820,000 animals. The Ministry of Agriculture is requesting Rp 6.6 trillion for comprehensive recovery efforts, with Rp 1.49 trillion earmarked for 2026 ¹

Fisheries Sector Consequences

The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries reports that the disasters have affected 8,368 fishermen and 27,879 aquaculture farmers. The damage includes 30,723 hectares of fish ponds and 3,612 fishing vessels that were either damaged or lost. Infrastructure damage also includes 1,431 fish processing units and 396 damaged aquaculture facilities ³

Government Response and Allocation

The government has prioritized assistance to the most affected areas. The Rp 1.49 trillion allocation for 2026 will be distributed across various recovery efforts, including Rp 736.21 billion for rehabilitation of damaged rice fields and irrigation systems, Rp 68.6 billion for seed assistance, and Rp 641.25 billion for agricultural equipment and supplies ¹