The Ministry of Agriculture warns of a surge in the prices of imported cattle from Australia that could pressure businesses and beef prices in the Jabodetabek area.
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Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) has issued a warning regarding the surge in prices of imported beef cattle from Australia, which is considered to have exceeded normal assumptions. This condition is believed to potentially pressure businesses, leading to an impact on beef prices, particularly in regions that depend on imports such as Jabodetabek. Director of Livestock Product Downstream Kementan Makmun revealed that beef prices in the country of origin have significantly increased in recent times. "This is also a warning for all of us. Because the beef prices in Australia have already gone up. So the price of feeder heifers (female fattening cattle) as of April 20 is already at US$4," Makmun revealed during the Regional Inflation Control Coordination Meeting broadcasted via the Ministry of Home Affairs (Kemendagri) YouTube channel, Monday (20/4/2026). According to him, this figure is far above the historical trend. "Our experience in previous years ...