Governement expects food self-sufficiency in 2018
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Food self-sufficiency is expected to be realized in 2018, and there will be no imports in 2016, Vice President Jusuf Kalla asserted.
“Food-sufficiency is expected to be realized within three years for which the efforts have started a year ago,” Kalla said here Friday.
In order to reach the target several steps have been implemented, including improvement of irrigation methods, and seedling and fertilizer preparation, he added.
Food security and resilience have been an issue for Indonesia for some time now. It was once a major rice exporter in Asia but is now relying quite heavily on rice imports to meet peoples staple food requirements.
Food security is also an important social objective.
Therefore, relying on food markets outside the country in order to meet the needs of Indonesias growing population is critical.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the specific target for food imports in 2016?
What is the specific target for food imports in 2016?
The Vice President stated that there will be no food imports in 2016. This is part of the broader aim to achieve food self-sufficiency within three years.
Q.Which specific measures have been taken to achieve food self-sufficiency?
Which specific measures have been taken to achieve food self-sufficiency?
To reach the target, several steps have been implemented. These include improving irrigation methods and preparing seedlings and fertilisers to boost agricultural output.
Q.Why is food security a significant concern for Indonesia?
Why is food security a significant concern for Indonesia?
Food security and resilience have been a long-standing issue for Indonesia. The nation, once a rice exporter, now heavily relies on imports to feed its growing population, making it a critical social objective.
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