Ministry of Agriculture Accelerates National Irrigation Rehabilitation Prime irrigation networks play a role in maintaining the stability of the planting season. Rep: Frederikus Dominggus Bata/ Red: Erdy Nasrul

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- The Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) is currently accelerating major efforts in the rehabilitation of irrigation networks as the main foundation for strengthening national rice production. This strategic move has proven effective in significantly boosting the performance of the agricultural sector. As a result, rice production throughout 2025 is projected to reach 34.79 million tons, with government rice reserves expected to touch a safe figure of 3.3 million tons by early 2026. Kementan places the strengthening of water infrastructure as part of a comprehensive vision to ensure the sustainability of production while also improving the welfare of farmers. Prime irrigation networks play a role in maintaining planting season stability, driving land productivity, and minimizing the risk of crop failure, especially when facing extreme dry season threats. Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman emphasized that the improvement of production foundations ...