Sufficient Rice Stock, Zulhas: No Rice Imports Until 2026 Rice Stock until the end of April, national rice stock is above 3 million tons. Red: Friska Yolandha

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan emphasized his belief that Indonesia does not need to import rice until at least 2026. This optimism is based on the current sufficient national rice stock and the success of the Indonesia Planting Movement. "This is only April, until the end of April our rice stock is above 3 million tons. What does that mean? It means that until 2026 if everything is normal, we will not need to import anymore," said Zulhas when launching the Indonesia Planting Movement in Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatra, Tuesday (4/22/2025), quoted from a statement from the Coordinating Ministry for Food in Jakarta, Wednesday (4/23/2025). Furthermore, he explained that the planting movement that goes hand in hand with irrigation improvements will further strengthen national food security. According to him, the promotion of the planting movement by the Ministry of Agriculture is a key factor in this rice self-sufficiency projection. ...