Indonesian Government Initiatives for Poultry Production Enhancement

Boosting Supply for 'Makan Bergizi Gratis' Program

The Indonesian government has launched a comprehensive initiative to increase poultry production in support of the 'Makan Bergizi Gratis' (MBG) program, a flagship initiative under President Prabowo Subianto's administration. The Ministry of Agriculture, led by Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman, has been at the forefront of this effort ³

Production Targets and Agreements

Key production targets have been established: 1.1 million tons increase in chicken meat production and 700,000 tons increase in egg production. These targets were set following a directive from President Prabowo to enhance domestic poultry production capacity ³

Pricing Mechanism for Eggs

To ensure stability in the egg market, an agreement has been reached to set the egg price at Rp 27,500/kg for purchases made directly from farmers who are members of cooperatives. This pricing mechanism is designed to benefit both farmers and the government program by ensuring a stable supply at a reasonable cost ¹

Rationale and Expected Outcomes

Minister Sulaiman expressed confidence that these measures will lead to a stabilization of poultry prices in the market. The reduction in day-old chick (DOC) prices from Rp 14,000 to Rp 11,500 is expected to contribute to this stability by lowering production costs for farmers ²

Supporting Farmers and Consumers

The government's approach aims to create a win-win situation for both poultry farmers and consumers. By increasing production and setting reasonable prices, the initiative addresses both the supply side through increased production capacity and the demand side through the MBG program.

Implementation and Monitoring

The Ministry of Agriculture is coordinating closely with poultry farmers associations and cooperatives to implement these measures effectively. The agreement includes a direct purchasing mechanism from farmers' cooperatives to the program, ensuring transparency and efficiency in the supply chain ¹