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Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan stated, “I am optimistic that next year, we will not import sugar, salt for consumption, rice, or corn,” during a visit to a sugarcane plantation in Malang, East Java.
To meet this goal, the country’s sugar production must reach 3.1 million tons annually. Current national production has risen to 2.4 million tons this year, up from 2.2 million tons in 2023. The figure is projected to increase further to 2.7 million tons by 2025.
“If the national need is 3.1 million tons and we still have remaining stock, it will be sufficient,” Hasan noted.
The government is focusing on strategic measures to boost sugar and other commodity production. These efforts include collaborating with regional governments and exploring the potential for expanding plantation areas.
“There is an option to open new land; we will still discuss this with the provincial government,” Hasan added.
The initiative is also expected to benefit sugarcane farmers by ensuring fair pricing and profitability. “Farmers work hard and deserve not to incur losses. If you plant sugarcane, it must be purchased at a good price to be profitable,” he emphasized.
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