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Indonesia manages rice reserves and food security programs

Overview

Indonesia continues its large-scale food security and drought mitigation initiatives. Perum Bulog is distributing approximately 997,200 tons of rice to 33.24 million beneficiaries for the July–September 2026 period. As of early September 2026, officials report that food security remains stable despite potential El Nino disruptions. Bulog President Director Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani stated that national rice stocks are approximately 4.9 million tons, following a peak of 5.4 million tons. By mid-September 2026, government rice reserves decreased further to 4.722 million tons, a reduction attributed to massive food aid distribution and the Food Supply and Price Stabilization (SPHP) program, which has distributed approximately 800,000 tons of rice to maintain market stability. To meet consumer demand for high-quality products, BULOG has partnered with PT Padi Indonesia Maju, a member of the Wilmar Group, to produce and distribute premium rice through modern retail networks. In late September 2026, Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman warned that illegal rice imports threaten food self-sufficiency and harm approximately 115 million farmers, citing massive economic losses from violations. By late September 2026, Bulog reported national rice stocks at approximately 4.8 million tons, deemed sufficient to meet needs through year-end. To support the Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG) program, the government has opted to use Bulog’s premium rice, branded as ‘Beras Kita Premium’, which is a strictly commercial supply that does not utilize government subsidies. Bulog has distributed 60,000 tons of premium rice to retail networks, targeting 300,000 tons by December 2026. In October 2026, the government accelerated its food self-sufficiency timeline, aiming to achieve the goal within one year under the administration of President Prabowo Subianto. This push involves collaborative efforts between ministries, local governments, and state enterprises to strengthen domestic production and mitigate the impact of climate change.

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Perum Bulog · Indonesia · Bulog · Zulkifli Hasan · Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani

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Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Indonesia accelerates food aid for 33.2 million families

    Indonesia is accelerating rice aid for 33.2 million low-income families and preparing the fourth stage of PKH and BPNT social assistance for disbursement starting in early November 2026.

  2. [BUSINESS] 17 sources
    Bulog forms special task force to prevent rice subsidy misuse

    Bulog has launched a nationwide special task force to prevent the illegal repacking and sale of subsidized SPHP rice as premium products following several major fraud discoveries in Jakarta, Pasuruan, and North

  3. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Indonesia rice stocks reach record 4.56 million tons

    Indonesia's national rice stocks hit a record 4.56 million tons in October 2026, ensuring food security through mid-2027 as Bulog exceeds its annual absorption targets.

  4. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Indonesia maintains 4.5 million tons of rice reserves

    Indonesia's government rice reserves have reached 4.5 million tons via BULOG, significantly outpacing the buffer stocks of neighboring Malaysia and the Philippines.

  5. [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Indonesia expands rice and wage subsidies for low-income citizens

    Indonesia is distributing 1 million tons of rice to 33.2 million people and planning a Rp900,000 wage subsidy for 13.3 million workers to support low-income households through late 2026.

  6. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Bulog accelerates corn distribution to Java to support micro-farmers

    Bulog is accelerating the shipment of corn from Makassar to Java to stabilize feed supplies for micro-livestock farmers and support national food security.

  7. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Indonesia implements irrigation programs to bolster food self-sufficiency

    Indonesia is expanding irrigation and agricultural infrastructure programs to increase planting areas and achieve national food self-sufficiency by 2026.

  8. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    BULOG and DPR RI launch third phase of rice food assistance

    BULOG and the Indonesian House of Representatives have launched the third phase of rice food assistance for late 2026, targeting 33.2 million recipients to ensure national food security.

  9. [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    BULOG hits record rice procurement of 4.11 million tons

    Perum BULOG has set a record by procuring over 4.11 million tons of rice, exceeding its 2026 government target to strengthen national food reserves and stabilize market prices.

  10. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Indonesia prepares 1 million tons of subsidized rice for traditional markets

    Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs is preparing 1 million tons of subsidized rice for distribution in traditional markets to stabilize prices for deciles 5 through 7.

  11. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Indonesia achieves rice self-sufficiency ahead of 2029 target

    Indonesia has reached rice self-sufficiency three years ahead of schedule, with government stocks hitting 5.3 million tons while ongoing food assistance programs distribute nearly 1 million tons of rice.

  12. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    BULOG achieves record 4 million ton rice procurement

    Perum BULOG, led by Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani, has reached record rice procurement levels, hitting 3 million tons in 2025 and peaking at 4 million tons of grain and rice in September 2026.

  13. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Bulog scales premium rice distribution for MBG program and market stability

    Bulog is distributing premium rice to stabilize markets and supply the Makan Bergizi Gratis program, while national stocks reach 4.8 million tons. Officials also addressed recent food poisoning in Batang.

  14. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Indonesia warns illegal rice imports threaten food self-sufficiency

    Indonesia's Agriculture Minister warns that illegal rice smuggling threatens food self-sufficiency and harms 115 million farmers, following reports of massive economic losses from previous rice violations.

  15. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Karawang residents receive government rice assistance

    DPR RI and Perum BULOG distributed 30kg of rice to hundreds of residents in Karawang, Indonesia, as part of a government food security program to mitigate the impact of extreme weather.

  16. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Bulog conducts rice distribution and price stabilization efforts

    Bulog is distributing 184.56 tons of food aid via sea to Teluk Wondama, West Papua, while also supplying premium rice to Malang markets to stabilize prices and address shortages.

  17. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Indonesia Ministry of Agriculture launches rice insurance for El Nino

    Indonesia's Ministry of Agriculture is providing subsidized rice farming insurance for 100,000 hectares to protect farmers from crop failures caused by El Nino, drought, and pests.

  18. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    BULOG strengthens food supply through rice partnerships and corn distribution

    BULOG is strengthening Indonesia's food security through premium rice partnerships with Wilmar Group, corn price stabilization programs, and managing a 4.7 million ton rice reserve.

  19. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Indonesia extends rice food assistance program through 2026

    Indonesia has extended its rice food assistance program until December 2026. In West Sumatra, distribution has reached 49.46 percent of the allocated quota for nearly 649,000 beneficiaries.

  20. [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Indonesia expands rice food assistance to 33.2 million people

    Indonesia is expanding rice food assistance to 33.2 million people, adding 1 million tons for the final quarter of 2026 to stabilize prices and ensure food security during the dry season.

  21. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    BULOG Serui distributes 684 tons of rice assistance in Papua

    BULOG Serui is distributing 684.93 tons of rice assistance to over 22,000 recipients in the Yapen Islands and Waropen regencies as part of a national food security program.

  22. [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    Indonesia expands rice supply and aid to combat El Nino impacts

    Indonesia is boosting rice supplies by 1 million tons and allocating Rp17 trillion for Q4 aid to combat El Nino impacts, while rebranding SPHP rice as 'Beras Kita' and processing downgraded stock into flour.

  23. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    BULOG conducts nationwide market operations to stabilize rice prices

    Perum BULOG has launched simultaneous market operations across Indonesia to monitor rice supplies and stabilize food prices, supported by 4.9 million tons of government rice reserves.

  24. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Pacitan residents receive food aid and water assistance

    Residents in Pacitan, Indonesia, are receiving rice aid for the July-September period, while others face water shortages due to the dry season, prompting provincial government intervention.

  25. [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Bulog distributes 110,000 tons of rice to stabilize Indonesian market prices

    Perum BULOG is distributing 110,000 tons of rice to stabilize prices and is managing large-scale social assistance programs and national reserves to ensure food security across Indonesia.

  26. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Indonesia maintains food security and rice reserves amid El Nino concerns

    Indonesia maintains strong food security and rice reserves, with projected surpluses expected in 2026 despite potential El Nino impacts on production.

  27. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Bapanas and BULOG distribute 181,000 tons of rice in West Java

    Bapanas and BULOG are distributing over 181,000 tons of rice to more than 6 million recipients in West Java as part of a food assistance program for July–September 2026.

  28. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Indonesia implements regional food assistance programs

    Indonesian government agencies are distributing food and rice aid in Central Kalimantan and Central Sulawesi to support low-income families and stabilize food prices.

  29. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Indonesia distributes 1.65 million tons of rice to stabilize prices

    Indonesia has distributed 1.65 million tons of rice reserves through August 2026 to stabilize prices against El Nino, supported by a Rp1.2 trillion budget for disaster relief food aid.

  30. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Indonesia advances food security through regional initiatives and innovation

    Indonesia is advancing food security through sorghum cultivation in Bogor, military-civilian agricultural synergy in Waropen, and digitalized seed innovation, despite drought threats in Bekasi.

  31. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Indonesia implements food aid programs to ensure food security

    Indonesia is distributing nearly 1 million tons of rice to over 33 million beneficiaries to ensure food security amid drought conditions affecting regions like Gorontalo and Indramayu.

  32. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Indonesia launches national rice assistance program for 33.4 million beneficiaries

    Indonesia has launched a national food assistance program for July–September 2026, distributing 1 million tons of rice to 33.4 million beneficiary families to ensure food security and stability.

  33. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Indonesia manages 5.25 million tons of rice stock amid fortified rice investigation

    Indonesia reports 5.25 million tons of rice in national reserves while Bapanas investigates 40 fortified rice brands for nutritional discrepancies and improper labeling.

  34. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Indonesia rolls out rice and sugar aid programs in 2026

    Indonesia’s Bulog prepares rice aid for three regencies starting 17 Aug 2026, while SGN’s Kebun Dhoho delivers sugar to 17 villages in Kediri as part of a long‑term community program.

  35. [POLITICS] 11 sources
    Indonesia expands village cooperatives and tightens fortified rice oversight

    Indonesia pushes village cooperatives downstream, tightens fortified‑rice oversight, expands Bulog premium‑rice distribution and proposes a single‑price rice policy.

  36. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Indonesia launches pilot to deliver social aid through village cooperatives

    Indonesia's Social Affairs Minister rolls out a Q3 2026 pilot to channel PKH and BPNT aid through 900 village cooperatives, using bank agents while PT Pos retains delivery for remote and vulnerable groups.

  37. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Indonesia's Merah Putih Village Cooperatives Aim to Cut Prices and Boost Local Economies

    Indonesia's Merah Putih village cooperatives are urged to cut staple prices by shortening supply chains and to become broader economic aggregators, not just grocery stores.

  38. [BUSINESS] 18 sources
    Indonesia expands Merah Putih village cooperatives as hub for subsidies and aid

    Indonesia has made Merah Putih village cooperatives the central channel for subsidies and aid, reporting over Rp 56 billion in transactions and returning most profits to villagers.

  39. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Indonesia's Bapanas to Distribute 997,200 tonnes of rice to 33.2 million families

    Indonesia's Bapanas will distribute 997,200 tonnes of rice to 33.2 million families in August 2026, aiming to lower rice prices and curb inflation.

  40. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Indonesia's Ministry of Agriculture Accelerates Seed Permit Services

    Indonesia's agriculture ministry is fast‑tracking seed and plant‑genetic‑resource licensing, holding a Semarang workshop to simplify rules, boost self‑sufficiency and support the region’s large seed industry.

  41. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Indonesia Launches PKH and BPNT Social Aid Disbursement, Targets 18 Million Families

    Indonesia will start PKH and BPNT aid disbursement on 20 July 2026, covering 18 million families with cash transfers, while urging recipients to join KDKMP cooperatives for distribution and economic empowerment

  42. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Indonesia to Distribute Rice Aid to 33 Million Families July‑September 2026

    Indonesia will give 10 kg of rice each month to 33 million families from July‑September 2026, with Bulog ready to distribute and social ministries preparing disbursement starting 20 July.

  43. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Indonesia's Agriculture Ministry Unveils Multi‑Billion Rupiah Support Packages for Farmers

    Indonesia's agriculture ministry rolls out Rp53 bn aid for Gorontalo, subsidised fish‑farm fertilizer in Brebes, harvest training in Riau, rising farmer price index, and youth farming support in Papua.

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