Jakarta, May 18 -- Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman has called for urgent measures to curb the influx of imported cassava and its derivatives, citing concerns over its impact on local farmers' income, productivity, and competitiveness.

He spoke of having sent a letter to Coordinating Minister of Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto , proposing an immediate coordination meeting involving the Industry Ministry, Finance Ministry, and Trade Ministry to address the issue.

"The letter reflects the responsibility of the Ministry of Agriculture to protect domestic cassava farmers currently facing difficulties in selling their harvests on account of the influx of imported products," he noted in a statement cited here on Sunday.

The propo...