REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Minister of Trade Zulkifli Hasan assessed that until now Indonesia still does not need to increase the portion of imported garlic. The minister, who is familiarly called Zulhas, assessed that currently the stock is still available. "Those who know the stock are me. Don't worry about importing. We will reduce imports that can disrupt our economy," said Zulhas when met at the Indonesia Saudi Business Forum, Jakarta, Tuesday (30/5/2023). Based on the Prognosis of the January-December 2023 National Food Balance, the national demand for garlic in a year is around 652 thousand tons. Meanwhile, domestic production is around 18 thousand tons and the initial stock or carry over from 2022 is 143 thousand tons. Likewise for the period until June 2023. Based on the calculation of the food balance, the national garlic stock at the end of June 2023 is around 14 thousand tons. This amount is based on the addition of initial stock or carry over from 2022 of 143 ...
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