Indonesia: As prices soar, the Ministry of Agriculture ensures sufficient chili supply ahead of Ramadan

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- The Directorate General of Horticulture, Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) together with champion farmers ensures that the supply of chilies is in a safe condition ahead of the State Religious Holiday (HBKN) Ramadhan and Eid al-Fitr 1445 Hijriah. "The Ministry of Agriculture, through the Directorate General of Horticulture, is optimistic that the supply of chilies for 2024 will be sufficient and ensures that the supply will be safe ahead of the National Religious Holidays (HBKN) this time," said Director of Vegetables and Medicinal Plants of the Ministry of Agriculture Andi Muhammad Idil Fitri in Jakarta, Tuesday (27/2 /2024). Idil said, based on Early Warning System (EWS) data managed by the Directorate General of Horticulture, the availability of various chili peppers this February is estimated to be safe. Production of cayenne pepper mainly comes from Malang Regency amounting to 15,233 tons, in Temanggung 7,200 tons, and in Garut 6,950 tons. For ...