Pimpin Bapanas, New Move by Amran Sulaiman Awaited Amran has a long track record in improving the agricultural sector. Red: Ferry kisihandi

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- IPB University Professor, Prof Firdaus fully supports the new position held by Andi Amran Sulaiman as Head of the National Food Agency. Amran has just been appointed by President Prabowo Subianto to replace Arief Prasetyo Adi. “Congratulations to Mr. Amran who has just been inaugurated as Head of Bapanas. I support and eagerly await Mr. Amran's breakthrough at Bapanas,” said Firdaus, Tuesday (14/10/2025). Firdaus said that Amran has a long track record in improving the agricultural sector from upstream to downstream. His decisive nature is believed to be able to accelerate self-sufficiency both in terms of production and availability and price. Moreover, said Prof Firdaus, Bapanas and the Ministry of Agriculture are two very important institutions in determining future food independence. “Bapanas has policies on balance and price while the Ministry of Agriculture has responsibilities on the production side. I think both must be well integrated for ...