REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Coordinating Minister for Food Crops Zulkifli Hasan assessed that the achievement of rice self-sufficiency this year is the result of a solid collaboration across ministries and institutions. Zulkifli emphasized that this success reflects the effectiveness of the team's work that has been closely knit under the direction of President Prabowo Subianto.
He mentioned the strong synergy between the Ministry of Agriculture, Bulog, regional governments, and field officers that has brought about a real change in the nation's food independence. The achievement of rice self-sufficiency, according to him, is not just about increased production, but also a proof of the effectiveness of inter-agency coordination.
"The target was for four years, but it was achieved in just one year. Even though Minister Amran and his team worked without rest, even to the point of illness, the results are extraordinary. I only coordinated, they were the ones working hard in the field," said the figure affectionately known as Zulhas during the Town Hall Meeting of the Coordinating Ministry for Food Crops in Jakarta, Tuesday (21/10/2025).