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This year's corn production in Indonesia could be threatened

Maize (Corn)
Indonesia
Published Jan 28, 2022

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Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The National Corn Council predicts national corn production to reach 23 million tons this year. In 2021, national corn production is estimated to reach 15.79 million tons with a moisture content of 14%. Produced from a harvested area of about 4.15 hectares. "The Ministry of Agriculture and BPS have not released figures, but predictions this year's production could reach 23 million tons of dry shells," said Secretary General of the National Corn Council, Maxdeyul Sola, to CNBC Indonesia, Wednesday (26/1/2022). According to him, the increase in production is supported by the weather and the increase in planting area. Not to mention, the rising corn price since 2021 has stimulated farmers' interest in planting. "This year the planted area can exceed the target. The planted area should increase by 10% compared to last year. Because there are many plantings in social forestry lands," said Maxdeyul. However, he added, the increase in production and planted area ...
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