Press Statement of President of the Republic of Indonesia after the Peak of the 17th National Farmers and Fishermen Week (PENAS) 2026 at the Limboto Sports Center Limboto District, Gorontalo Regency, Gorontalo Province, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026
President of the Republic of Indonesia (Prabowo Subianto)
Thank you. Numerous innovations, new technologies, and advanced techniques have been developed by our agricultural community under the leadership of Minister of Agriculture, yielding truly transformative results. The harvest has increased from 5 tons of grain hectare to 10 tons, and in some cases even 12 tons per hectare, reflecting a 100 percent rise in productivity. I am confident that, with this momentum, we will soon emerge as the world’s rice granary and be able to extend substantial assistance to many countries.
Therefore, we are deeply grateful, and we must safeguard and sustain this productivity. This must not be a one- or two-year achievement, but a permanent, sustainable system. Our farmers must enjoy a decent and dignified standard of living. We must master new technologies as swiftly as possible. We must secure, intensify, expand, and downstream all aspects of our production.
Therefore, in the years ahead, we achieve production of the highest quality, not only for rice, corn, cassava, sugar, soybeans, sorghum, and sago but for all our food commodities. All of this is a blessing from Almighty God. Our land is vast and fertile; the remaining challenge is to strengthen our irrigation systems, and this is well within our capability to manage. We are also grateful that we already have the necessary technology.
I am deeply encouraged by the progress we are witnessing, and we remain firmly optimistic about the road ahead. History shows that all great and powerful countries are built upon a strong agricultural as foundation. Despite the many challenges we face, we can be confident that our nation is secure so long as our food production remains resilient. With that, I would like to once again express my sincere appreciation to all those who have contributed to this effort. Thank you very much.
Journalist
Will this be implemented in all regions as well, or what?
President of the Republic of Indonesia (Prabowo Subianto)
Indeed, that is our hope, We want this program to be disseminated and taught across all regions. We expect every village, every regency, and even every province to achieve self-sufficiency. Wherever possible, provinces should not only meet their own needs but also produce for export and to supply for other regions. This is our strategy we are pursuing for the future.
Journalist
Thank you, Sir. (JAS/EP)