Illegal levies are worsening the shortages of subsidized rice. Price rises are caused by, among other things, corruption.

State Logistics Agency CEO Bayu Krisnamurthi reveals why rice prices are high and stocks are scarce.

The distribution of cheap rice is rife with problems. Unauthorized levies are causing prices to soar.

Farmers do not get profits from the soaring price of rice. Yields continue to decline because of technical issues and land conversion.

The price of rice continues to rise above its maximum retail price. Supplies are being withheld due to low rice yields.

The government fails to come up with a policy to deal with the soaring price of rice. It is time to evaluate the setting of the maximum retail price.

An interview with Arief Prasetyo Adi, Chief of the National Food Agency and acting Minister of Agriculture.

Some of the premium brands of rice disappear from the market. It is the result of pegging its highest retail price.

Rice prices continue to skyrocket as crop yields decline. Imported rice is entering the market and distribution methods are being changed.

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It is not an easy option for the government to import rice to fulfill domestic demand and stabilize its price. The rice crisis is really clear for Indonesia.

A food crisis is staring us in the face. This is a consequence of the government’s failure to put right the poor management of the agriculture sector.

El Niño threatens food security. Rice supply is on the decline, while imports are hampered by a global spike in the price of rice.

The price of rice has risen steadily since the beginning of the year. Market intervention should not involve traders.

Bulog CEO Budi Waseso reveals that there were threats from the rice mafia. Because of them, market operations have not been effective in curbing the price of rice.

Bulog alleges that the rice mafia is conducting price fixing, with major sellers determining prices amid short supply.

For Indonesia, the high interest on the US dollar will trigger an exodus of capital and put pressure on the rupiah. If the rupiah continues to weaken, imported consumer goods, as well as imported raw materials used in Indonesia’s industries will become more expensive.

As long as President Joko Widodo fails to improve the accuracy of rice data, food policy will always be in disarray. Both supporters and opponents of rice imports have problems.

Large companies are expanding more aggressively into the rice business. It is a blessing for farmers, but a disaster for small-scale millers.