Indonesian wheat imports are rising in 2023-2024. This is expected following the recent decline of wheat imports in 2022-2023 caused by global economic slowdown. Consequently, imports of cereals such as wheat and muesli reached as far as 9,47 million tonnes in volume – a slight increase of 0,747 million tonnes compared to last year — despite a decline towards $3,34B in values. The declines are a result of changes in price of cereals because of global economic slowdown.
Read MoreJokowi appointed Prabowo and more specifically related agencies such as the Ministry of Defense (Kemhan) to oversee the strategic logistics reserve (Cadangan Logistik Strategis/CLS) which falls within the scope of Indonesia's food estate strategy. Prabowo's appointment as Minister of Defense to secure strategic food reserves is part of food securitization in Jokowi's presidency. Securitization is part of the process of transforming a subject that was originally a political issue into a security issue. Nevertheless, what is the true meaning of Food Sovereignty? Are the various programs and policies implemented actually appropriate in dealing with the food crisis and the various problems that arise?
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