Indonesian president's quest to ensure food security faces challenges
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has made food security a key agenda during his term in office. His administration aims to achieve food self-sufficiency for staples such as rice by 2027, a year earlier than its initial target. But, as CNA's Saifulbahri Ismail finds out, even though Indonesia may be able to stop importing rice this year, sustaining the effort could prove difficult.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has made food security a key agenda during his term in office. His administration aims to achieve food self-sufficiency for staples such as rice by 2027, a year earlier than its initial target. But, as CNA's Saifulbahri Ismail finds out, even though Indonesia may be able to stop importing rice this year, sustaining the effort could prove difficult.