Indonesia's Bulog secures 3.5 million tonnes of rice, nearing self‑sufficiency target
Perum Bulog reported that as of 24 July 2026 it had procured rice equivalent to 3.5 million tonnes from domestic harvests, covering about 87 % of the government’s 4 million‑ton target for national self‑sufficiency in 2026. Director Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani said the achievement reflects coordinated effort among farmers, extension workers, security personnel and both local and central governments, and it strengthens the Government Rice Reserve (CBP). The remaining half‑million tonnes are expected to be absorbed in the coming weeks, keeping Indonesia on track to meet its sustainable swasembada goal by September 2026.
The Ministry of Agriculture is addressing drought impacts by preparing 56,000 water‑pump units for the 2026 fiscal year; roughly 11,000 have already been delivered and about 20,000 are in the distribution pipeline to irrigated rice‑producing areas.
Severe dry weather since March 2026 has reduced harvests in provinces such as Gorontalo, pushing local rice prices from roughly Rp650,000 to Rp800‑900,000 per 50‑kg sack. In Gresik, the unusually long dry season has boosted tobacco cultivation, with about 158 hectares planted out of a 258‑hectare target for the year.
Analysts note that similar prolonged heat and drought episodes were recorded in 13th‑century England, underscoring the broader climate challenges facing Indonesia’s agriculture.
Entities: Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani · Gorontalo Province · Government Rice Reserve (CBP) · Ministry of Agriculture (Indonesia) · Perum Bulog
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rice prices in Gorontalo rose from roughly Rp650,000 per 50 kg sack to Rp800‑900,000 per sack between March and July 2026 due to drought‑related harvest shortfalls. (Local market reports.)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Perum Bulog procured 3.5 million tonnes of rice equivalent from domestic harvests as of 24 July 2026. (Bulog reported the figure in multiple articles.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In Gresik, tobacco planting area reached about 158 hectares in 2026, out of a target of 258 hectares. (Gresik Agriculture Office data.)
- [● 6 SOURCES] The rice procurement strengthens Indonesia’s Government Rice Reserve (Cadangan Beras Pemerintah). (Bulog comments.)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 0.5 million tonnes of rice remain to be procured to meet the 4 million‑ton target. (Bulog officials.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Historical climate records show England experienced a four‑month heat and drought episode in 1252, comparable to modern extreme weather events. (The Conversation analysis cited by CNBC Indonesia.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture prepared 56,000 water‑pump units for FY2026, with about 11,000 already delivered and 20,000 in distribution. (Ministry of Agriculture briefing.)
- [● 5 SOURCES] The 3.5 million tonnes represent 87 % of Indonesia’s 4 million‑ton rice self‑sufficiency target for 2026. (Bulog statements and coverage.)