Jakarta, Jan. 15 -- Indonesia's Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman emphasized the government's commitment to fully support rehabilitation of rice fields affected by floods and landslides in Aceh during a visit to North Aceh on Thursday.

While inspecting farmland in Pinto Makmur Village, Sulaiman assured locals the government would cover all recovery costs and involve farmers directly, rather than relying on large contractors, to restore productivity efficiently.

"In addition, the government will help provide seeds and fertilizers," Sulaiman said, underlining the ministry's role in ensuring farmers receive necessary inputs promptly.

He urged ministry staff to accelerate mud-covered rice field rehabilitation so affected farmers can...