Dairy Farmers Moved, Minister of Agriculture Amran Responds Quickly to Milk Polemic”/>MINISTER of Agriculture (Mentan) Andi Amran Sulaiman succeeded in mediating a meeting between dairy farmers and the milk processing industry in an effort to resolve the polemic over local milk absorption.
This quick step by the Ministry of Agriculture was greeted with gratitude and excitement by the farmers.
One of the milk collectors from Pasuruan, Bayu Aji Handayanto, who had staged an action to throw milk as a form of protest, could not hold back his tears when the farmer’s aspirations were finally heard and responded to by the government.
Bayu was touched by the attention given to the fate of local breeders.
“On behalf of dairy farmers in the villages, I am very touched because today we feel like we have a new father in the world of cattle farming. “Our aspirations were heard by the Minister of Agriculture, and the Minister of State Secretary and the Deputy Minister of Agriculture were also present,” said Bayu after the audience at the Ministry of Agriculture Head Office, Jakarta, Monday (11/11).
During the hearing, the Ministry of Agriculture agreed to a policy requiring the milk processing industry to absorb milk from local farmers. This step is good news for farmers, considering that milk has also been included in the list of Basic Necessities and Important Goods (Bapokting), which will strengthen protection for local farmers.
“Everything went smoothly. We were very moved because our struggle was responded to quickly. Our demands were not only accommodated, but even exceeded our expectations. “Thank you to the government, especially the Minister of Agriculture and Mr President Prabowo,” added Bayu.
Bayu also expressed the farmer’s commitment to improving the quality of local milk.
He said that the quality of the milk they produce meets national standards, although it is still below the quality of imported milk.
“We are committed to improving quality. “The Minister of Agriculture also promised that there would be further guidance from the industry to help improve the quality of domestic milk,” he said.
Previously, a number of farmers and collectors protested due to restrictions on milk absorption by the industry.
Responding to this problem, the Ministry of Agriculture immediately took quick steps by bringing together breeders and industry to find the best solution.
“We hope that industry together with the government will intervene in developing breeders and help improve the quality of domestic milk. “This is in line with President Prabowo Subianto’s vision, who requested that the government be present as a mediator to support joint growth between industry and livestock breeders,” said Minister of Agriculture Amran.
With this mediation, it is hoped that dairy farmers can continue to grow and develop along with industry and government support in improving the quality and competitiveness of local milk. (RO/Z-10)
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What changes does Bayu Aji Handayanto foresee for the dairy farming community following the new policies from the Ministry of Agriculture?
**Interview with Bayu Aji Handayanto, Dairy Farmer from Pasuruan**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Bayu. Can you start by sharing your thoughts on the recent meeting mediated by Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman between dairy farmers and the milk processing industry?
**Bayu Aji Handayanto:** Thank you for having me. I can’t express how grateful we are for this meeting. It’s a relief to finally feel heard. As a farmer, I felt hopeless when we protested by throwing milk. Seeing the Minister and his team actively listening to us was incredibly moving.
**Editor:** You mentioned feeling like you have a “new father” in the world of cattle farming. What exactly did you mean by that?
**Bayu Aji Handayanto:** For many of us, it has often felt like we were fighting alone with no one in our corner. But now, with the Minister’s involvement, it feels like we have someone looking out for us, someone committed to our welfare and success. It’s a powerful feeling, to know that the government is taking our issues seriously.
**Editor:** Can you explain how the new policy requiring the milk processing industry to absorb milk from local farmers will impact your daily life and the farming community?
**Bayu Aji Handayanto:** This policy is huge for us. It means guaranteed markets for our milk, which stabilizes our income. With milk being classified as one of the Basic Necessities, we now have a stronger case for support and protection as local farmers. It removes some of the uncertainties we constantly face in our business.
**Editor:** What do you hope for moving forward, especially in light of this positive development?
**Bayu Aji Handayanto:** I hope this is just the beginning. We want to build a long-term relationship with the Ministry and the processing industries. We are committed to improving milk quality and increasing production. Ultimately, we want to ensure a sustainable future for our dairy farming community.
**Editor:** Thank you for sharing your insights, Bayu. We’re glad to hear such positive news and hope to see continued support for local farmers.
**Bayu Aji Handayanto:** Thank you! It’s important for us to advocate for our community, and we really appreciate the attention and action from the government.
