Indonesia expands government corn reserves to strengthen food security

Indonesia continues to expand its strategic corn reserves, viewing them as a key tool for strengthening the country’s food security. As of July 6, 2026, government corn stocks had reached 190 thsd tons, representing 19% of the official target of 1 mln tons, according to the Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas).

The pace of stock accumulation is significantly ahead of last year’s level. In 2025, government corn reserves totaled 101.8 thsd tons, or about 10% of the same target. This reflects the government’s intensified efforts to improve the country’s food security and market resilience.

Minister of National Development Planning Rahmat Pambudi said that additional measures are needed to accelerate reserve building. These include revising government procurement prices, updating grain moisture requirements, and expanding public-private partnerships for corn drying infrastructure.

The government also plans to make greater use of strategic corn reserves to stabilize prices in both the food and feed markets while ensuring fair returns for farmers. The policy aims to balance producer support with consumer price stability.

In addition, Bappenas has recommended increasing corn procurement targets for the government reserve under Indonesia’s 2027 National Development Plan. According to the agency, expanding strategic stocks will strengthen the country’s agri-food system and improve its resilience to fluctuations in production and global markets.

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