Rice production in Indonesia under SYL continues to increase

Rice

Indonesia

Published May 25, 2022

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Deputy Regent of Subang, Agus Masykur Rosyadi, assessed that national rice production continues to develop quite well. This is proven because for the last three years Indonesia has never imported rice at all. According to him, this development cannot be separated from the smart work of the Minister of Agriculture Syahrul Yasin Limpo (Mentan SYL) who is able to implement all the directives and orders of President Joko Widodo in increasing production. Moreover, SYL has succeeded in raising the welfare of farmers as seen through the farmer's exchange rate indicator. "If the production increases, it means that the work is smart. Moreover, we have not imported rice for 3 years. This is extraordinary and we need to appreciate it," said Agus, Monday, 23 May 2022. Agus said the agricultural sector has always been a strategic sector in growing the economy in the midst of a pandemic. This sector has tremendous power because it is able to encourage job creation. Moreover, the agricultural sector is able to reduce poverty so as to grow people's business fields.

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REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, SUBANG -- "Indeed, we should jointly maintain the agricultural sector so that it continues to develop and be able to revive the economy in any situation. This sector is very strategic and can be a job opening," he said. President Joko Widodo stated that Indonesia had not imported rice for the last three years. Whereas previously imported 1.5-2 million tons of rice annually. He hopes that this achievement can be maintained and even increased by boosting domestic productivity. "What we usually import is 1.5 million to 2 ...

Source: Republika