RRI.CO.ID, Makassar - Indonesia’s Agriculture Minister, Andi Amran Sulaiman, conducted a direct inspection of a state-run rice warehouse in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Sunday, April 5, 2026 to ensure the stability of national rice stocks and distribution. The visit highlights the government’s commitment to maintaining food security amid global uncertainties.

During the inspection at the Perum Bulog facility, the minister emphasized the importance of verifying actual field conditions. “We checked everything from the front, sides, to the back to ensure the stock is truly there,” he said.

Data shows that rice reserves in South Sulawesi have reached approximately 761,000 tons, a significant increase from the usual 300,000 tons. The minister described this surge as clear evidence of improved production and strengthened government reserves.

“Previously, Bulog warehouses in South Sulawesi could only hold up to 300,000 tons, but today it has reached 700,000 tons,” he stated. This sharp rise underscores the success of recent agricultural policies aimed at boosting output.

He further noted that South Sulawesi plays a strategic role as a distribution hub for eastern Indonesia. With its large reserves, the region supplies rice to areas such as Maluku, Kalimantan, and Papua.

At the national level, Indonesia’s rice reserves have reached approximately 4.5 million tons, the highest in the country’s history. “This is the largest stock ever recorded since the republic was established,” he affirmed.

The minister also revealed that warehouse capacity has been exceeded, prompting the government to lease additional storage facilities. “Our warehouse capacity is only 3 million tons, and now we have leased 2 million tons more, with plans to expand further,” he said.

Furthermore, the government projects rice reserves could reach 5 million tons within the next 10 to 20 days. “There is no need to worry our food supply is secure,” he concluded, while inviting the public to verify the stock conditions directly if needed.