Politics · Indonesia · 5 hrs ago
Indonesia Says It Is Ready for La Niña and Will Continue Food Self-Sufficiency Drive
Indonesia's agriculture minister says the country is ready for La Niña, a climate pattern expected to bring heavy rain next year.
Andi Amran Sulaiman said the government has experience handling changing climate conditions and aims to protect the country's food supply.
The government plans to continue its food self-sufficiency programme despite the risk that weather changes could affect farming.
The effort covers eight food commodities, including eggs, chicken and shallots, as well as rice.
South Sulawesi is an important food hub for meeting needs in eastern Indonesia, Amran said.
He called for cooperation with local governments and other groups to support supply and production.
The government says it will keep strengthening domestic food production to sustain self-sufficiency as climate challenges continue.
Indonesia says it is prepared for a La Niña weather pattern expected next year.
Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said the government has experience managing such conditions to protect national food security.
The government will continue its sustainable food self-sufficiency programme despite potential climate impacts on agriculture.
Amran said food security requires cooperation among different parties, including local governments.
The programme now covers eight food commodities, including eggs, chicken and shallots.
- Who
- Indonesia’s Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman. He described the government’s preparedness and food self-sufficiency plans.
- What
- Indonesia says it is ready for La Niña and will continue its food self-sufficiency drive.
- When
- Amran made the statements on Friday, October 23. La Niña is expected next year.
- Where
- Makassar, Indonesia.
- Why
- The government aims to protect national food security and maintain food supplies amid potential climate impacts on agriculture.
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Amran said in Makassar that Indonesia was prepared for the La Niña conditions expected next year.
La Niña, a period of high rainfall, is expected to occur.
- Minister
- Andi Amran Sulaiman
- Interview location
- Makassar
- La Niña forecast
- Expected next year
- Food commodities
- Eight are included in the self-sufficiency effort
- Examples cited
- Eggs, chicken and shallots
What people are saying
We are already trained for those conditions.
What is clear is that this is sustainable food self-sufficiency, God willing.
Yes, we must work together, in collaboration.