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Indonesia Lifts Quota Restrictions on Live Cattle Imports, Aims to Strengthen National Food Security

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The Indonesian government has officially abolished quota restrictions on live cattle imports, a move aimed at strengthening national food security. Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan announced the decision on Wednesday, stating that the policy will ensure adequate supplies of both beef and milk. The government had previously planned to import two million live cattle over the next five years, with 1.2 million dairy cattle and over 800,000 beef cattle intended for importation. The decision is also expected to boost the domestic dairy processing industry by giving it greater opportunities to improve production, product quality, and supply chain resilience.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Indonesian government has officially lifted quota restrictions on live cattle imports to strengthen national food security.
  • Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan stated that the policy will ensure adequate supplies of both beef and milk.
  • The government plans to import 1.2 million dairy cattle and over 800,000 beef cattle over the next five years.
  • This year alone, Indonesia aims to import 250,000 live cattle to support its dairy and beef supplies.
  • The decision is expected to boost the domestic dairy processing industry by improving production, product quality, and supply chain resilience.
  • Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono announced the government's plan to import two million live cattle in January.
  • The policy aims to give the domestic dairy processing industry greater opportunities to develop and grow.

Statistics:

  • 2 million live cattle planned for importation over the next five years.
  • 1.2 million dairy cattle planned for importation over the next five years.
  • 800,000 beef cattle planned for importation over the next five years.
  • 250,000 live cattle planned for importation this year.
  • Five years planned for the implementation of the importation plan.
  • Broadcasting of the decision by Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan on June 25.
  • Announcement of the plan by Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono in January.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Food (Zulkifli Hasan), "Government Eases Live Cattle Import Regulations to Ensure Adequate Supplies of Beef and Milk"
  • Ministry of Agriculture (Sudaryono), "Deputy Minister of Agriculture Announces Plan to Import Two Million Live Cattle"

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