farmers, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Minister of State are synergizing to overcome industrial conflicts”/>MINISTER Secretary of State (Mensesneg) Prasetyo Hadi expressed high appreciation to the Minister of Agriculture (Mentan) Andi Amran Sulaiman for his quick and effective steps in resolving the conflict between dairy farmers and the milk processing industry.
The conflict that peaked in Boyolali and Pasuruan occurred due to restrictions on milk acceptance quotas by the industry, which forced farmers to throw away thousands of liters of milk.
Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo expressed his admiration for the quick response of the Ministry of Agriculture which immediately held a meeting between breeders, collectors and industry.
“I was surprised when I received information this morning that there would be a meeting between breeders, collectors and industry initiated by the Minister of Agriculture,” said Prasetyo after the meeting at the Ministry of Agriculture Office, Ragunan, South Jakarta, Monday (11/11).
Apart from appreciating Minister of Agriculture Amran’s quick steps, Prasetyo also praised the solution approach implemented.
“This is what we must encourage. Even though there are problems, we look for solutions together. Farmer friends and the dairy industry must be able to grow together, and the government is present in their midst,” he said.
As a result of this mediation, Minister of Agriculture Amran committed to issuing a decree requiring the milk processing industry to absorb all milk production from farmers.
This step will be strengthened through a revision of the Presidential Regulation (Perpres) which requires industry to absorb local milk production. Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo expressed his support for this policy.
“We are ready to support the Ministry of Agriculture. “If there are regulations that hinder us, we will tidy them up,” he added.
Minister of Agriculture Amran also expressed his gratitude to Prasetyo for his great attention to livestock and agricultural issues.
“The arrival of the Minister of State Secretary brings a blessing, because Alhamdulillah, this mediation can produce a good decision for all parties,” he said.
Not only about milk absorption, the Ministry of Agriculture will also invite the milk processing industry to take part in coaching farmers to improve the quality of local milk.
“It is hoped that the industry’s obligation to absorb local milk will encourage them to develop farmers. “On the other hand, farmers will also be increasingly motivated to improve the quality of their milk,” explained Minister of Agriculture Amran.
Amran added that this step was in accordance with President Prabowo Subianto’s direction, who asked the government to always be present in society and make policies that could help breeders and industry players.
“Our policy must be a solution for breeders and industry players,” he concluded. (RO/Z-10)
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– What specific actions are being taken to ensure the dairy industry complies with the new decree for absorbing local milk production?
### Interview with Prasetyo Hadi, Minister Secretary of State
**Interviewer**: Thank you for joining us today, Mr. Prasetyo. Recent developments have highlighted the critical conflict between dairy farmers and the milk processing industry. Could you please share your thoughts on the situation, particularly the recent meetings that took place?
**Prasetyo Hadi**: Thank you for having me. The situation in Boyolali and Pasuruan was indeed concerning, with dairy farmers facing significant challenges due to industry-imposed milk acceptance quotas. Thousands of liters of milk were being wasted, which is unacceptable. I commend Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman for promptly convening a meeting with stakeholders—breeders, collectors, and industry representatives—to address the issue immediately.
**Interviewer**: What was your initial reaction upon hearing about these meetings?
**Prasetyo Hadi**: I was genuinely surprised and pleased. It’s not every day you see such a quick response from the government. The Minister of Agriculture’s initiative to gather all parties demonstrated a commitment to finding urgent solutions rather than letting the situation escalate further. It’s a model of how government intervention can facilitate constructive dialog among stakeholders.
**Interviewer**: You mentioned the importance of collaboration. How do you envision the relationship between farmers and the dairy industry evolving from this point?
**Prasetyo Hadi**: Absolutely, collaboration is key. The farmers and the dairy industry must find a way to grow together. Our role as the government is to encourage this synergy. We need to create an environment where both parties can thrive, and that includes implementing policies such as the decree requiring the milk processing industry to absorb all local milk production. Furthermore, we are looking to revise the Presidential Regulation to reinforce this requirement.
**Interviewer**: What are the next steps to ensure lasting solutions for these farmers?
**Prasetyo Hadi**: The next steps involve closely monitoring the implementation of the decree and ensuring the milk processing industry complies with absorbing all local production. We will also engage in continuous dialog with both farmers and industry representatives to address any emerging issues proactively. It’s vital that we maintain this communication moving forward.
**Interviewer**: Thank you, Mr. Prasetyo, for your insights and for advocating for the welfare of our dairy farmers.
**Prasetyo Hadi**: Thank you for having me. It’s essential that we prioritize the needs of our farmers, as they are the backbone of our food supply, and we must support them to ensure a sustainable agricultural future.
### Conclusion
This interview highlights the efforts being made by government officials to resolve the ongoing issues facing dairy farmers in Indonesia. By fostering communication and implementing supportive policies, the aim is to ensure that both farmers and the dairy industry can thrive together.
