Indonesia: Vice President Gibran conducted rice planting in Langkat to support food security

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, LANGKAT – Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, planted rice in Langkat Regency, North Sumatra, on Tuesday (24/12/2024) morning. Accompanied by the Minister of Agriculture (Mentan) Andi Amran Sulaiman, this rice planting emphasized the government's commitment to strengthening national food security. In the activity, Vice President Gibran and Minister of Agriculture Amran planted the superior rice variety Inpari 32 on 530 hectares of rice fields. Rice planting was carried out using a rice transplanter as an effort by the government to strengthen mechanization and accelerate self-sufficiency. Vice President Gibran expressed his appreciation to the farmers who continue to contribute to maintaining food availability. The government is highly committed to continuing to make efforts to achieve self-sufficiency and improve the welfare of farmers. "The focus of the Red and White Cabinet is clear, President Prabowo ordered us to achieve ...