The surge in demand for beef has the potential to trigger food inflation, he explained, stating that this condition is causing inflationary pressure on the production side. Rep: Muhammad Nursyamsi/ Red: Ahmad Fikri Noor

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — The Head of the Center for Food, Energy, and Sustainable Development INDEF, Abra Talattov, said the surge in demand for MBG next year has the potential to trigger food inflation. Abra said the experience of the past few months must be an important lesson for the government. "Indeed, we must learn from the last three months, indeed the inflation in commodities such as chicken eggs and chicken meat," said Abra during a public discussion titled “Outlook of the Agricultural Sector 2026: Strategies for Achieving National Food Self-Sufficiency” at Tjikinii Lima Restaurant, Jakarta, Thursday (4/12/2025). Abra mentioned that the price increase was not due to the fault of the MBG program, but rather a demand shock and supply unpreparedness. He explained that these conditions triggered inflationary pressure from the production side. According to him, the government should not impose a menu whose ingredients are in deficit. He believes that menu diversification ...