In March 2024, flooding in Indonesia's Pantura region severely impacted shallot production, affecting approximately 2,500 hectares of fields and leading to a sharp increase in prices due to reduced supply. The National Food Agency (Bapanas) reported a 38.78% drop in wholesale prices and a spike in retail prices, with shallots reaching up to IDR 80,350 per kg in Central Papua. To combat these challenges, Bapanas is implementing measures such as promoting cheap food movements, urging local government action, and improving the distribution of shallots from regions with surpluses to those facing deficits.