Jakarta, Jan. 31 -- The Indonesian government will limit the import of cassava and tapioca into the country to support domestic farmers.

Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan stated on Friday that his ministry would request data regarding the harvest volumes of cassava farmers and any existing shortages in the country before approving imports.

He emphasized that this action is crucial to prevent foreign cassava products from negatively impacting local farmers' harvests.

"We have made a decision. We are awaiting a letter from the Minister of Agriculture, and then we will convey it to the Minister of Trade, who will regulate it through a ministerial regulation," he explained.

Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono s...