Zulhas unveiled the government's achievements in the food sector: Million tonnes of rice surplus

Jakarta – Coordination of Minister of Food Field Zulkifli Hasan or Zulhas has unveiled government work performance in the food sector. The case was transferred in the #Demiindonesia discussion that Asta Cita created. Zulhas said one of the actual achievements was that the current national rice production was in a surplus position. He ensured that the rice supply was on a safe level nationally until the end of 2025. “Last year we were a month like this imported Rice 3.8 million (tons) right. We estimate this year that we will surplus be cut, use or consumed by 31 million (tons) until the end of the year,” Zulhas said by video, “Zulhas said by video, (8/26/2025). Browse to continue with the Zulhas content explains that one of the factors that causes a production surplus is the spread of subsidized fertilizers. According to him, the fertilizer was successfully distributed to farmers due to a simpler process. “Why can it be a surplus? What is being done is what we asked for presidential instructions to cut long rules regarding fertilizer distribution, we have reduced long rules about irrigation development. So some things we did have picked the results,” he said. In addition, Zulhas said the free nutrition eating program (MBG) also showed the surge in the recipient in a short time. He said the MBG achievements a day affected 21 million recipients. “We have suggested that the management of free nutritious eating is even better. So there are problems, there are obstacles that are hybrid for underprivileged areas, certain areas that work with schools, and it is hoped that we can reach 82.5 million beneficiaries next year,” he said. On the other hand, the politician of the National Mandate Party also talked about the rice field pressure program launched by the government to achieve food self -care. The program was realized immediately this year. “The rice field pressure, it could be a new task again. Hopefully we will process it within 2-3 weeks, so this year we will add a new paddle field for about 100-200 thousand tons,” Zulhas explained. “In short, we have worked a lot, hopefully it will be felt soon, even if it is not optimal. But I think later on the 3rd month, 6 months in 2026, it is felt,” he added. A number of ministers of the red and white cabinet Hadi in the #Demiindonesia event ‘Realces Asta Cita’ tonight. As for the present, Menkop Budi Arie, Menaker Yassierli, Minister of Religious Nazaruddin Umar, Minister of ATR/BPN Nusron Wahid, Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin, to the Minister of Population and Family Development and the Head of the National Population and Family Planning Agency (CKCBN) Wihaji. They will explore the program thoroughly to realize Asta Cita Prabowo. The interactive dialogue program was attended by stakeholders, students, associations, to the community. This event was supported by PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Person) TBK., Mind ID, PT Pertamina (Person), and PT Bank Mandiri (Person) TBK. (Ond/maa)