Zulhas: Indonesia Ready to Fully Pursue Protein Self-Sufficiency by 2026 Development of fishponds, Fishermen's Villages, and GPS are key to accelerating national production. Red: Gita Amanda

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Coordinating Minister for Food, Zulkifli Hasan, said the government targets self-sufficiency in protein within one to two years. He conveyed that this acceleration is a priority for President Prabowo Subianto to strengthen national food sovereignty. The main focus includes accelerating the production of eggs, chickens, fish, as well as the construction of fish ponds and feed factories. Zulkifli said various strategic steps have been prepared so that Indonesia no longer depends on protein imports. This policy direction is a continuation of the government's success in reducing dependence on carbohydrate commodities this year. "Next year, Sir, we will be self-sufficient in protein. It is the President's order," said the Coordinating Minister for Food at the Big Conference 2025 in Jakarta, Monday (8/12/2025). He explained that the government is preparing the construction of fish ponds covering 20 thousand hectares in Java. Similar steps will be taken in all ...