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NewsJapfa Comfeed's H1 2026 profit more than doubles on stronger poultry pricing
Analysts say the improved industry supply-demand balance, not the government's free meal programme, is the main driver behind JPFA's H1 2026 earnings surge.
NewsIndonesia proposes additional 150,000 tonnes of subsidised corn for smallholder poultry farmers
Bapanas says the top-up to its feed-corn stabilisation programme aims to protect micro-scale farmers from rising feed costs and keep egg prices controlled.
NewsUNDIP rolls out automatic drinking water system for dairy cattle in Indonesia's Boyolali
The mechanical system, developed under the ACIAR-funded IndoDairy 2 programme, has lifted milk output on trial farms without requiring electricity or sensors.
NewsIndonesia orders feed prices held as egg oversupply squeezes poultry farmers
The feed corn stabilisation programme will be extended, having delivered about 118,000 tonnes of a 242,000 tonne allocation to more than 5,000 smallholders.
NewsIndonesia's Yogyakarta layer farmers take to the streets as feed costs rise 30% while egg prices stagnate
Feed costs up 30% in three months have pushed layer farmers into losses, with farmgate egg prices stuck below break-even as Bulog moves to stabilise corn supply.
NewsIndonesia ships first marinated catfish export to Taiwan in deal worth Rp400 million
Bandung-based PT Asha Nuova International produced the HACCP-certified shipment, with a follow-up delivery of 20 tonnes including tilapia scheduled for September.
NewsIndonesia's Danantara acquires 25% stake in JBS Australia and New Zealand for US$2.5 billion
Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund enters one of the world's largest meat processors, targeting expanded protein supply chains across Southeast Asia.
NewsIndonesia's NTT state enterprise PT Flobamor targets poultry slaughterhouse and feed mill expansion in 2027
The plans, presented at an extraordinary shareholders meeting on 4 August, also include a food laboratory, waste processing operations, and small-scale downstream commodity industries.
NewsIndonesia's Waingapu integrated shrimp estate targets 52,000 tonnes annually with Rp7.2 trillion investment
The 2,150-hectare national strategic project in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province is expected to come into operation by 2028, anchored by government infrastructure spending of around US$399 mill
NewsIndonesia's processed tuna gains zero tariff access to Japan under revised IJEPA from 1 August
Eleven verified Indonesian fish processing exporters are the first to benefit from the preferential rate, previously set at 9.6%, following ratification of an amended bilateral trade protocol.
NewsIndonesia destroys 312 tonnes of Brazilian meat bone meal after porcine DNA detected in poultry feed ingredient
Indonesia's quarantine authority has suspended the export licence of the implicated Brazilian rendering plant and written to 11 MBM-supplying countries demanding PCR testing certification alongside health certificates for future shipments.
NewsUS imposes Section 301 forced labour tariffs on shrimp imports from all top ten supplying nations
Vietnam, Thailand, Peru and China face a 10% additional duty, while India receives a reduced rate of 10% after adopting a domestic prohibition on goods produced with forced labour.
NewsBelarus secures US$76 million in milk powder contracts with Indonesia including school nutrition programme supply
Belarus plans to ship 20,000 tonnes of milk powder to Indonesia by end-2026 as it rapidly expands dairy export capacity, with national milk production projected to reach 12 million tonnes this year.
NewsIndonesia's BRIN promotes spirulina as functional feed ingredient for sustainable aquaculture
Indonesia has two pioneer companies in Semarang with a combined spirulina production capacity of 108 tonnes per year, as the global market for the microalgae is projected to grow from US$393.6 million to US$897.6 million by 2027.
NewsIndonesia to roll out aquaculture programme across 40,000 villages from 2026 in push for protein self-sufficiency
The Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry is coordinating with three other government ministries to implement the programme, which is separate from an existing initiative focused on capture fisheries.
NewsIndonesia and China conduct joint inspection of fish processing facilities to safeguard export access
The inspection covers three facilities from a pool of 648 Indonesian processors registered with China's customs authority, with Indonesia's total fishery exports to China reaching 479,000 tonnes valued at approximately US$1.2 billion.
NewsIndonesia asks feed mills to hold price increases as ministry steers soybean meal imports through state enterprise
The Agriculture Ministry has convened feed mills and poultry associations to coordinate a response to below-reference live chicken prices, asking producers to delay feed cost pass-throughs while state-owned PT Berdikari takes a role in soybean meal import management.
NewsIndonesia breaks ground for country's biggest dairy farm
Indonesia on July 20 broke ground on what is expected to become the country's largest dairy farm as the government called for local and foreign investors to build 20 large-scale dairy farms to reduce the country's heavy reliance on imported milk.
NewsIndonesia's Central Java pilots closed-system vannamei farming ahead of 72,000-hectare northern coast pond revitalisation
The provincial government is coordinating with the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries to optimise inactive traditional ponds along Central Java's northern coastline.
NewsIndonesia launches Rp678 billion feed corn subsidy as broiler farm-gate prices collapse
The government is distributing 213,200 tonnes of subsidised corn through Bulog to help smallholders whose production costs are running nearly double current farm-gate prices.
NewsIndonesia shifts policy focus to fish protein self-sufficiency after achieving rice and corn targets
The government plans to establish freshwater fish farming operations across 40,000 villages as it looks to raise animal protein consumption from a low base.
NewsIndonesia steps up livestock disease controls ahead of El Nino
The Ministry of Agriculture is prioritising vaccination, biosecurity and vector control to protect livestock productivity as climate risks mount.
NewsIndonesia's Maluku ships inaugural frozen tuna loin consignment to Thailand
The 11-tonne shipment marks the first direct seafood export from the province to Thailand, backed by mandatory quality certification under Codex Alimentarius standards.
NewsIndonesia's Agriculture Ministry seeks to triple egg consumption in school meals programme as farmgate prices collapse on Java
The ministry is also pushing for state food enterprises to absorb and redistribute eggs from oversupplied Java to higher-priced outer island regions, and has asked the Industry Ministry to restrict large corporate investment in poultry farming.
NewsFeed business outperforms broiler segment on margins as cost-plus model shields Indonesian poultry companies
Raw materials account for 70% of feed production costs, split roughly 50% corn and 20% imported soybean meal, with the cost-plus pricing model allowing producers to pass through commodity price movements to customers.
NewsSaudi Arabia lifts shrimp import suspension on Indonesia after Cs-137 contamination controls verified
The ban, triggered by a US FDA alert over Cesium-137 traces detected in October 2025, was formally lifted on 24 May 2026 following an on-site inspection by US FDA that confirmed the effectiveness of Indonesia's corrective measures.
NewsIndonesia's Banten province targets Jabodetabek poultry market using 14 feed mill base
Japfa Comfeed's Cikande facility, serving markets from West Java to West Kalimantan, still sources most of its corn from outside the province, highlighting a key supply chain gap.
NewsIndonesia's corn harvest rebounds 19.8% in May as cumulative output tracks near year-ago levels through August
Harvested area and production gains provide some relief for the poultry feed sector, though June-August output potential is forecast slightly below the same period in 2025.
NewsIndonesia sets IDR19,500/kg broiler price floor target for 15 July as industry commits to graduated recovery
Sanctions including DOC and feed supply restrictions will be imposed on operators found selling below the agreed minimum, with police food task force conducting field inspections to enforce compliance.
NewsIndonesia enjoys highest corn output in history, according to country's president
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto emphasised that Indonesia is enjoying the highest rice and corn output in its history, underscoring the government's all-out effort to achieve self-sufficiency in food commodities.
NewsRising aquafeed costs force majority of fish farmers in Indonesia's Banjar City to halt operations
Feed prices have risen from Rp380,000 to Rp400,000 per 30kg sack, with fish farmer groups calling for government feed subsidies as thin margins push operators out of production.
NewsIndonesia's broiler farmers in Lampung squeezed as feed prices rise Rp10,000 per sack in a month
Feed prices in Pesawaran Regency have risen from around Rp430,000 to Rp460,000 per sack, with some grades reaching Rp500,000, while farm-gate chicken prices have not risen proportionately.
NewsIndonesia's WMU targets 500,000-hen cage-free flock by 2027 in Southeast Asia expansion
The publicly listed poultry producer is scaling up from 200,000 laying hens as demand from hotel, restaurant and foodservice customers continues to grow, alongside a planned retail brand launch.
NewsIndonesia eyes 1.3 million cattle integration in palm oil estates to close 400,000-tonne meat deficit
Deputy Coordinating Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq says the palm oil-cattle integration model could meet national beef needs if scaled across Indonesia's 17 million hectares of oil palm plantations.
NewsIndonesia's SIG turns coconut beach waste into poultry feed ingredient, cutting costs 60% in Aceh
The Sakeladera programme processes around 60 tonnes of coconut waste per month into cocopeat as a feed mixture, reducing local poultry farmers' monthly feed costs by approximately IDR28.2 million.
NewsIndonesia now allowed to export farmed fish to EU
Indonesia has regained access to the European aquaculture market after being included in the latest list of countries authorised to export farmed fish to European Union member states, the Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry (KKP) stated.
NewsIndonesia secures continued access to EU aquaculture market under new regulation
The listing follows direct negotiations with the EU's food safety authority, safeguarding export channels for shrimp, milkfish, catfish and tilapia.
NewsIndonesia calls for faster action on milk self-sufficiency roadmap as imports cover 80% of demand
Deputy Coordinating Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq urged integrated upstream-to-downstream development of the dairy sector, with domestic output meeting only a quarter of national consumption.
NewsIndonesia to provide soybean subsidy of US$0.11/kg
The Indonesian government has decided to provide a soybean subsidy of Rp2,000/kg (US$0.11), mobilising state logistics company Bulog to roll out the programme to shield domestic prices from the effects of rupiah depreciation.
NewsIndonesia needs 1.4 million more dairy cows for self-sufficiency as government links MBG nutrition programme to farm expansion
With domestic production meeting only 25% of national demand and per-cow yields averaging 12.5 litres per day, the agriculture ministry is using the Free Nutritious Meals programme as a demand anchor for smallholder dairy development outside Java.
NewsCouncil urges Indonesian government to prioritise dairy farming under food self-sufficiency programme
Indonesia's National Dairy Council (DPN) has urged the government to make dairy farming, particularly smallholder dairy farming, a priority sector under the national food self-sufficiency program.
NewsIndonesian nutrition agency orders buying of chicken eggs directly from farmers
Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has instructed its local nutrition fullfilment service units (SPPGs) to buy chicken eggs directly from farmers, leveraging the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme to stabilize market prices.
NewsIndonesia suspends poultry business recommendations as farm-gate chicken prices fall below reference levels
Live bird prices in Central Java have dropped to IDR15,000/kg against a government reference of IDR19,500/kg, with smallholder farmers bearing the heaviest losses.
NewsMalindo Feedmill to build new Lampung feed plant with IDR700 - 800 billion capex as Q1 profit doubles
Indonesia's free school meals programme cited as a demand stabiliser for poultry products, supporting the expansion case.
NewsIndonesia expands large-scale aquaculture to bolster food security and self-sufficiency
Indonesia is intensifying efforts to strengthen food security and self-sufficiency through the expansion of large-scale aquaculture and other productive projects to boost job creation and export revenue.
NewsIndonesia still very dependent on soybean imports, faces high local production costs, according to expert
Indonesia faces a growing dilemma over soybeans, as the country remains heavily dependent on imports while domestic production costs are too high to make local farming economically attractive, according to an agricultural expert.
NewsIndonesia's soybean self-sufficiency goal constrained by import dependency and unviable farm economics
With 94% of demand met through imports, experts say guaranteed farm-gate prices are the only credible path to domestic production growth.
NewsIndonesia targets Nile tilapia as priority export commodity with new production infrastructure
Certification compliance and zero rejection rates have opened doors in the US and European markets, with one producer already supplying a UK pub chain.
NewsIndonesia signals subsidy readiness as weak rupiah raises import food price concerns
Soybeans are among the imported commodities under watch, with the rupiah trading at IDR17,532 against the US dollar.
NewsIndonesia feed prices rise for second consecutive month, squeezing independent poultry farmers
Feed costs at Indonesian poultry farms have increased by IDR 200 per kilogram in both April and May 2026, with further hikes expected as major producers announce additional adjustments.
NewsIndonesia tightens feed raw material oversight after porcine content found in Meat Bone Meal imports
Indonesia's halal authority has stepped up import controls on feed ingredients and is extending inspection efforts to source countries following the discovery.
NewsCentralising feed wheat imports through Indonesia's state firms risks distorting market, industry warns
A price gap of around US$100 per tonne between state and commercial channels has raised concerns that the policy could push up input costs across the poultry and livestock sector.
NewsJapfa Comfeed Vietnam opens feed mill and poultry slaughterhouse in Binh Phuoc to complete farm-to-food chain
The Indonesian agribusiness group commissions its most advanced Vietnam facilities yet, with combined investment of over VND800 billion and capacity to process 60,000 birds daily.
NewsFarmers in Indonesia declare national self-sufficiency in egg production
Around 200 layer chicken farmers from various regions in Indonesia, united under the Rumah Bersama organization, declared the national self-sufficiency in egg production, which they claimed to have been achieved since 2024.
NewsIndonesian government ensures locals involved in operations of shrimp farm in East Nusa Tenggara
Indonesia's Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries ensured that the local community is involved in the construction and operations of the integrated shrimp farm in Waingapu, East Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara.
NewsIndonesia aims for increase of two million breeding cattle by 2029
Indonesia's Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs is targeting an increase of two million breeding cattle by 2029 as part of efforts to strengthen national meat and milk production.
NewsIndonesia strengthens animal health standards in response to Saudi Arabia's restriction of poultry imports
Indonesia's Ministry of Agriculture is reinforcing animal health standards and biosecurity oversight following Saudi Arabia's policy of restricting poultry imports from several supplier countries, including Indonesia.
NewsIndonesia works with Denmark to improve quality and safety assurance systems for feed
Indonesia's Ministry of Agriculture collaborated with the government of Denmark to strengthen national quality and safety assurance systems for animal feed, aiming to support farmers and boost the competitiveness of the country's livestock products.
NewsIndonesia seeks increased cooperation with USDA on animal health and biosecurity
Indonesia's Agriculture Ministry is seeking deeper technical cooperation with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) on animal health and national biosecurity to strengthen food security and boost livestock competitiveness, officials said on February 9.
NewsIndonesia positions West Nusa Tenggara as national hub for corn cultivation
The Indonesian government is positioning West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Province as a national hub for garlic and corn cultivation to boost agricultural output, improve farmers' welfare, and strengthen food security, Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said.
NewsIndonesia brings in 1,383 more cows from Australia
Indonesia imported 1,383 more cows from Australia this week, agriculture officials said on February 2, as part of an ambitious $3 billion plan to woo small farmers to join efforts to quadruple dairy output.
NewsPT Ultrajaya invests US$68.4 million to provide UHT milk for Indonesia's free meals programme
Indonesian Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita announced that PT Ultrajaya Milk Industry & Trading Company Tbk has invested Rp1.14 trillion (US$68.4 million) to supply ultra high temperature (UHT) milk for the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme.
NewsIndonesia looks to export corn this year
Indonesia is preparing to export rice and corn in 2026, the chief executive officer of state-owned food logistics company Bulog, Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani, announced.
NewsIndonesia bans corn imports for this year
The Indonesian government announced a total ban on the import of rice, table sugar, and corn for 2026, citing a significant rise in domestic production and a strategic pivot toward national food self-sufficiency.
NewsIndonesia prepares recovery programme for livestock sector following floods
The Indonesian government has prepared a post-disaster recovery programme for the livestock sector following recent floods and landslides in several parts of Sumatra.