Jakarta, Sept. 19 -- The National Food Agency has urged vigilance over staple food supply and pricing as Indonesia approaches late 2025, a period when rice production typically dips below monthly consumption levels.

"We must recognize the importance of managing food stockpiles and closely monitoring production trends," said Bapanas Head Arief Prasetyo Adi in a written statement.

Arief emphasized the need to anticipate shifts in rice supply and pricing, particularly from November 2025 to January 2026, when production historically falls below monthly consumption levels.

According to Statistics Indonesia (BPS), national rice production from January to October 2025 is estimated at 31.04 million tons.

This has created a significant surplus...