Land Data Discrepancies Pose Challenge to Indonesia's Food Security Goals

Inconsistent Land Classification Across Administrative Levels

Indonesia's land data management has come under scrutiny as Minister Nusron Wahid revealed significant discrepancies in land classification across different administrative levels. The issue is particularly pertinent given President Prabowo Subianto's ambitious target to designate 87% of arable land as Sustainable Food Agricultural Land (LP2B) as mandated in Presidential Regulation No. 12/2025.

Provincial and Local Level Disparities

The data inconsistencies manifest in several ways. While 24 provinces have included LP2B in their spatial plans, covering 94% of total paddy field area, a deeper dive reveals that at the regency/city level, there are significant gaps. Minister Nusron pointed out that 314 regencies/cities have not properly designated KP2B in their local spatial plans, creating a disconnect between provincial and local level land use planning.

Implications for National Development Plans

These discrepancies have far-reaching implications for Indonesia's national development plans, particularly in achieving food and energy self-sufficiency. The inconsistent data not only hampers effective land management but also potentially leads to uncontrolled land conversion, threatening the country's agricultural productivity and food security goals.

Path Forward

Addressing these data discrepancies will require coordinated efforts across different levels of government. The Ministry of ATR/BPN will need to work closely with provincial and local authorities to harmonize land classification and ensure that national policies are effectively implemented at the ground level. This alignment is crucial for achieving the ambitious targets set out in the RPJMN and ensuring the long-term sustainability of Indonesia's agricultural sector.