Indonesia meets domestic demand for farm produce

In 2013, Indonesia met domestic demand for rice, corn and other farm produce, according to the country’s Ministry of Agriculture.
In 2013, Indonesia met domestic demand for rice, corn and other farmproduce, according to the country’s Ministry of Agriculture.

Addressing a symposium on food and agriculture on December 30,Agriculture Minister Suswono said Indonesia’s rice production reached39.8 million tonnes while its rice consumption stood at 34.4 milliontonnes in 2013.

Corn production touched 18.5 million tonnes and its consumption reached 14.3 million tonnes in the year, he added.

Besidesrice and corn, other commodities recorded a production surplus such asonion at 84,000 tonnes, chilli at 187,900 tonnes, and poultry meat andeggs at 419,800 tonnes and 54,600 tonnes respectively.

Sugarproduction also satisfied domestic needs, and gained a surplus of384,300 tonnes, with production of 3.03 million tonnes and consumptionbeing 2.1 million tonnes.-VNA

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