The performance of the agriculture and plantation sectors throughout 2025 shows a positive trend. This can be seen from the increase in food production, stable exports of commodities such as CPO, and improved farmer welfare. In addition, government policy support has also contributed to the growth of the agriculture and plantation sectors.
Looking back on the events of the past year, SUAR several significant events that have been highlights in the agriculture and plantation sectors this year.
January 2025
The Indonesian Palm Oil Association (Gapki) is committed to increasing palm oil/CPO production to 57 million tons by 2025.
Gapki Chairman Eddy Martono said that his party is committed to increasing palm oil/crude palm oil (CPO) production in 2025 to 57 million tons, driven by domestic consumption for biodiesel. This target is an increase from the actual CPO production in 2024, which reached 52 million tons.
Mandatory B40 to Take Effect January 1, 2025
The government has mandated the use of diesel fuel blended with 40% palm oil-based biodiesel, or B40, starting January 1, 2025. This decision was announced by Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia during a press conference at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in Jakarta on January 3, 2025.
February 2025
Agricultural Extension Workers Become the Spearhead of Indonesia's Food Self-Sufficiency
Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono emphasized that agricultural extension workers play a strategic role as the spearhead in realizing Indonesia's food self-sufficiency. Agricultural extension workers can serve as the main bridge between government policies and farmers in the field.
This was conveyed by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture during a press conference held at the Ministry of Agriculture office on February 28, 2025.
Food Prices Must Not Exceed Maximum Retail Price, Minister Amran: Violating Businesses Will Be Prosecuted by Food Task Force
At the Kick Off event for the Cheap Food Market Operation at PT Pos Indonesia on February 24, 2025, Minister of Agriculture Amran Sulaiman emphasized that the government would take firm action against businesses selling food commodities above the highest retail price (HET). In the event of violations, the Food Task Force would intervene directly to provide guidance and even seal off businesses if necessary.
March 2025
Highest Rice Production in 7 Years, Minister of Agriculture Amran: President Appreciates the Hard Work of Farmers
Minister of Agriculture Amran Sulaiman expressed his appreciation to all agricultural stakeholders for achieving the highest rice production in the last seven years. During the Food Availability Coordination Meeting ahead of Eid al-Fitr 1446 H at the Ministry of Agriculture Headquarters on March 24, 2025, he said that based on projections, rice production from January to April 2025 is estimated to reach 24.22 million tons of milled dry grain (GKG), the highest for the same period in the last seven years.
In addition, the government's absorption of unhusked rice has also increased significantly. From January to mid-March 2025, the absorption of unhusked rice reached 539,274 tons, much higher than the same period last year, which was only 35,000 tons.
Millennial Farmers Movement Strengthens Food Exports
Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono fully supports the millennial farmers' movement to increase food commodity exports so that they can contribute to the improvement of the national economy.
Sudaryono conveyed this after sending off 20 tons of palm sugar exports to Canada worth Rp800 million and 2 tons to Malaysia worth Rp300 million in Girimulyo Village, Kokap District, Kulon Progo Regency, Yogyakarta on March 23, 2025.
April 2025
Indonesia Strengthens Agricultural Cooperation with Jordan, Focusing on Water Management and Wheat Development
Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman stated that the Jordanian government is ready to support Indonesia in developing wheat cultivation and water management through bilateral cooperation to strengthen national food security in a sustainable manner.
During a press conference in Jakarta on April 17, 2025, the Minister of Agriculture said that his office would attempt to develop wheat production in Indonesia with the help of experts from Jordan.
Indonesia and Jordan have previously established cooperation marked by the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia, Andi Amran Sulaiman, and the Minister of Agriculture of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Khaled Al Henefat.
Indonesian Palm Oil Gains Strength in Russia, Gapki Reveals Expansion Plans to Central Asia
In 2024, palm oil exports to Russia will reach 680,000 tons. Based on this figure, Gapki is targeting palm oil exports from Indonesia to Russia to exceed 1 million tons in 2025. Gapki Chairman Eddy Martono is optimistic that this target can be achieved in the near future.
Eddy also revealed that palm oil exported to Russia is still in the form of refined palm oil, which is a palm oil derivative produced from the purification process of CPO (crude palm oil).
Eddy conveyed this during the Indonesia-Russia Business Forum on April 14, 2025, at the Raffles Hotel in Jakarta.
May 2025
Argentina Interested in Investing in Indonesia, Requests These 3 Conditions Be Met
Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono revealed that there are specific requirements that must be met by Argentina, as one of the countries that intends to invest in Indonesia's agricultural sector. The three requirements are related to price, halal certification, and trade compensation.
These conditions were conveyed by Argentina at a meeting at the Ministry of Agriculture on May 14, 2025, with the Indonesian delegation led by Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono and the Argentine delegation led by Deputy Minister of Agriculture Agustin Tejeda Rodriguez.
Government Rice Reserves Reach 3.7 Million Tons, Indonesia Leads ASEAN in Rice Production
Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman said that the Government Rice Reserve (CBP) stock has reached 3,701,006 tons, making Indonesia the leading country in the ASEAN region in terms of rice production, which continues to increase.
This was conveyed by the Minister of Agriculture at a press conference held on May 13, 2025.
Indonesia and France Sign Declaration on Agricultural Cooperation
The bilateral meeting between Indonesia and France was an important moment in strengthening strategic partnerships in various sectors. During this historic state visit, Indonesian Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman signed a Declaration of Intent (DoI) on agriculture with the French government as a first step in strengthening cooperation.
The signing was conducted together with the French Minister of Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, Eric Lombard. This agreement is part of a series of strategic agreements witnessed directly by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and French President Emmanuel Macron during an official meeting at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on May 28, 2025.
June 2025
Six Key Strategies to Achieve National Sugar Self-Sufficiency
Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman revealed six key strategies for achieving national sugar self-sufficiency. These strategies focus on increasing productivity, empowering farmers in a sustainable manner, improving cultivation efficiency, and increasing the income of sugarcane farmers.
During the Sugar Cane Harvest and Planting event in Lampung on June 10, 2025, Amran said that Indonesia could achieve sugar self-sufficiency in 2 to 3 years.
Gapki: CPO Exports Skyrocket 35 Percent in June
Indonesian palm oil exports in June 2025 did indeed experience a significant surge, skyrocketing by around 35% compared to the previous month, driven by increases in volume and average prices, as well as increased demand from major markets such as China and India, despite a separate decline in exports to India.
Gapki Chairman Eddy Martono said in a press conference on June 23, 2025, that palm oil exports reached USD 3.6 billion.
July 2025
National Corn Production Surplus
Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman emphasized that national corn production is in surplus and more than sufficient to meet domestic demand. This also demonstrates the strength of Indonesia's agricultural sector in maintaining food security, particularly for the strategic commodity of corn.
At a press conference held at the Ministry of Agriculture on July 21, 2025, Minister of Agriculture Amran said that based on official data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the production of dry shelled corn with a moisture content of 14 percent in the period January–June 2025 is estimated to reach 8.07 million tons, an increase of 12.9 percent compared to the same period in 2024, which was 7.15 million tons. This increase in production occurred amid challenges of climate and unpredictable weather, demonstrating the resilience of the national agricultural sector.
Indonesia Provides 10,000 Tons of Rice Aid to Palestine
Indonesia will send 10,000 tons of rice as humanitarian aid to Palestine. Indonesian Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman stated this in accordance with the instructions of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto.
At a press conference in Jakarta following the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Palestinian Minister of Agriculture Rezq Basheer-Salimia on August 7, 2025, Minister Amran said that rice shipments would await confirmation from the Palestinian Embassy in Indonesia. However, he assured that the aid would be distributed as soon as it was requested.
August 2025
August 2025 NTP Reaches 123.57, a Positive Sign for Indonesian Farmers
The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) recorded that the national Farmer Exchange Rate (NTP) increased by 0.76 percent to 123.57 in August 2025 from 122.64 in July 2025.
Deputy Head of Statistics for Distribution and Services at BPS, Pudji Ismartini, said in a BPS press conference in Jakarta on August 30, 2025, that the increase in NTP was due to the Farmer's Received Price Index (lt) rising by 0.84 percent, while the Farmer's Paid Price Index (lb) rose by 0.08 percent.
September 2025
Ministry of Agriculture Strengthens Downstream Plantation Industry, Path to Prosperity for Farmers
The Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) continues to strengthen plantation downstreaming in order to increase the added value of products for the welfare of domestic farmers through the approach by thematic (ABT) and refocusing programs.
Director General of Plantations at the Ministry of Agriculture Abdul Roni Angkat, speaking at the kick-off event for the ABT program in Central Java on September 12, 2025, said that with downstreaming, plantation products are no longer sold raw but are processed into value-added products that can have a greater economic impact for farmers.
From High-Quality Seeds to Crystal Sugar Exports, Ministry of Agriculture Strengthens Upstream and Downstream Plantations
The Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan), through the Directorate General (Ditjen) of Plantations, continues to strengthen its plantation development strategy through seed self-sufficiency, strengthening the sugar industry, and increasing the added value of products to expand export markets.
During a working visit to Central Java on September 8, 2025, officials from the Directorate General of Plantations visited several strategic locations, including the Batang Nursery, the Sragi Sugar Factory in Pekalongan, and an organic coconut sugar export business in Banyumas.
October 2025
ID Food Signs Cooperation Agreement with Shandong Xinfa Holding through PT Perikanan Indonesia
PT Perikanan Indonesia, a member of ID FOOD, signed a fisheries and maritime business cooperation agreement with Chinese company Shandong Xinfa Holding Co Ltd.
The signing of this cooperation agreement was carried out by Acting President Director of PT Perikanan Indonesia M. Rizali Umarella, SVP Corporate Secretary of PT Rajawali Nusantara Indonesia (Persero) Yosdian Adi, and CEO of Shandong Xinfa Holding Co Ltd Wang Xiaojun in Jakarta on October 27, 2025.
This cooperation to strengthen the fishing industry also involves PT Multi Agung Sarana Ananda, which will support sea transportation and maritime support services.
November 2025
Fertilizer Kiosk Violates Permit Revoked
Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman emphasized that there would be zero tolerance for fertilizer kiosks or distributors that violated the highest retail price (HET), and that their business licenses would be revoked without compromise in order to maintain fairness for farmers.
This was announced at a press conference held in Jakarta on November 6, 2025.
December 2025
Minister of Agriculture Amran Dispatches 207 Trucks of Aid for Flood Victims in Sumatra
Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman dispatched a ship full of relief supplies for flood victims in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra via KRI Banda Aceh 593 at the Kolinlamil Pier, Tanjung Priok Port, Jakarta, on December 5, 2025. A total of 207 trucks carrying logistics were dispatched in this humanitarian mission as part of the Ministry of Agriculture's Disaster Relief Program.
