Commission IV of the Indonesian House of Representatives Encourages Strengthening Food Security and Self-Sufficiency Food self-sufficiency becomes a priority for the government and the House of Representatives Red: Intan Pratiwi

REPUBLICA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Commission IV of the Indonesian House of Representatives is pushing for the strengthening of national food security and self-sufficiency. Agricultural conditions, food price stability, and the welfare of farmers are key to reinforcing food policies from upstream to downstream. Commission IV member Rajiv said that input from the regions is an important element in formulating national food policies, especially to support the agenda of food security and self-sufficiency. According to him, the House needs to directly understand the conditions on the ground so that the policies discussed are in line with the needs of the people. “Strengthening food security must be viewed comprehensively, starting from production, distribution, to the welfare of farmers. Aspirations from the regions are an important basis in policy discussions in the House,” said Rajiv, on Friday (12/19). He added that the target of food self-sufficiency does not only depend on increased ...