Amran Asserts Food Agency and Ministry of Agriculture Will Operate in Tandem He is optimistic that the performance of Bapanas in the future will be more effective and coordinated. Rep: Frederikus Dominggus Bata/ Red: Ahmad Fikri Noor

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — National Food Agency (NFA) Head Andi Amran Sulaiman emphasized that the working relationship between the NFA and the Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) will proceed in tandem. This statement was made by Amran after leading the inaugural meeting at the NFA Office in Ragunan, South Jakarta, on Monday (13/10/2025). Amran, who also serves as the Minister of Agriculture, conveyed that the two agencies have different roles but complement each other in maintaining national food stability and security. He believes this synergy is crucial for more effective implementation of food policies, especially in terms of monitoring strategic commodities and subsidized prices. “For now, the Ministry of Agriculture and the National Food Agency are proceeding in tandem,” said Amran. He explained that the initial step after officially assuming the role of NFA Head was to lead an internal meeting to familiarize himself with the agency's structure and discuss priority issues ...