Indonesia Records Food Surplus, Prabowo Calls It Step to Self-Sufficiency

JAKARTA – President Prabowo Subianto announced that Indonesia has achieved significant food surpluses, calling the milestone a key step toward national self-sufficiency. Speaking on the country’s agricultural progress, Prabowo highlighted the surplus as proof of improved production and distribution. The achievement marks a shift from past reliance on imports, according to the president. He did not provide specific figures but framed the surplus as a foundation for long-term food security. The announcement comes amid ongoing government efforts to boost domestic farming and reduce dependency on foreign supplies. Analysts say reaching self-sufficiency would require sustained investment in infrastructure and technology.