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rice

Editorial 3 months ago

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Justice for ‘Tempo’, a victory for the press

Media institutions in the country face increasing intimidation, not only from state actors but also from powerful business figures, as in the case of Tempo.

Academia 4 months ago

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Self-sufficiency or statistical mirage? Rethinking Indonesia’s food data

True food self-sufficiency cannot be measured merely by production figures or the absence of imports. It rests on data integrity, policy consistency and the state’s ability to ensure equitable access to affordable food for all.

Economy 4 months ago

Growing rice in the UK 'not so crazy' as climate warms

A warmer climate and changing rainfall patterns have made planning ahead essential, and UK researchers are embarking on a journey of agricultural transformation.

Academia 5 months ago

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Escaping the rice trap: Why our farmers need a new path

The way forward is to break free from the rice trap and move toward high-value crops, modern farming and integrated rural economies.

Academia 5 months ago

Rice self-sufficiency and the future of Indonesia’s food sovereignty

Indonesia may have fertile land and modern technology, but lacks the human capital to sustain food sovereignty as the young generation sees farming as low-status and low-return.

Academia 5 months ago

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The rice obsession: Why Indonesia must break the cycle

Rice is politically central but economically stagnant, consuming vast fiscal resources while failing to deliver prosperity for farmers or affordable food for consumers.

Economy 5 months ago

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Gold price spike lifts inflation to 2.65 percent in September

Rice, traditionally a major driver of inflation, provided relief in September, with prices falling for the second time this year after a decline in April.

Regulations 5 months ago

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Policy gaps, crackdowns squeeze rice millers as prices soar

Perpadi and expert observers point out that many rice millers have been unable to sustain operations as their margins narrowed due to delayed interventions and sweeping crackdownsm compounded by the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) continuing to stockpile grain at higher prices.