Indonesia restricts agricultural imports to protect local production.

From May 8tha Indonesia will adopt a series of restrictions on agricultural imports as part of a strategy for strengthen domestic production and reduce external dependence on food.The movement is part of a broader food security policy led by the government of president Prabowo SubiantoSince January, the country had already announced to a measure aimed at eliminating the importation of basic products such as rice, corn, and sugar starting in 2026., supported by increased domestic production and the formation of stocks compatible with domestic consumption. As Restrictions also extend to other agricultural products.like the wheatThe The country is one of the world's largest importers of the grain. And the new legislation could reduce the inflow of shipments of both grain and co-products, such as… animal feedThe government's strategy also includes incentives to increase agricultural productivity and adopt technologies, seeking to ensure self-sufficiency in strategic crops.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.