Jakarta, Sept. 7 -- Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman has urged the academic community and alumni of Bogor Agricultural University (IPB) to unite in tackling food cartel practices that have long harmed farmers and the wider public.

"IPB has a long and proud history, having produced many national figures. We must come together -- government, academics, and alumni -- to eradicate food cartels and ensure our food systems prioritize farmers and the people," Amran said during the National Symposium commemorating the 85th anniversary of IPB's Faculty of Agriculture (Faperta) and its alumni association (IKA Faperta) in Bogor, according to a statement released here on Sunday.

The minister underlined IPB's strategic role as the country...