dairy 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 strategies are being implemented to resolve conflicts between dairy farmers and the milk processing industry?
**Short Interview with Minister Secretary of State Prasetyo Hadi on Dairy Farmer Conflicts**
**Interviewer:** Good afternoon, Minister Prasetyo Hadi. Thank you for joining us today. Recently, you acknowledged the commendable efforts of Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman in resolving the conflict between dairy farmers and the milk processing industry. Can you elaborate on what sparked this conflict?
**Prasetyo Hadi:** Good afternoon, and thank you for having me. The conflict largely stemmed from restrictions imposed by the milk processing industry on the acceptance quotas for raw milk. This led to an unfortunate situation where many farmers were forced to discard thousands of liters of milk, which is a significant loss not only for them but also for the industry as a whole.
**Interviewer:** That sounds quite challenging for the farmers. You mentioned the need for a quick response from the Ministry of Agriculture. How did this response manifest?
**Prasetyo Hadi:** Minister Amran acted swiftly by organizing a meeting involving stakeholders—breeders, collectors, and industry representatives. This initiative demonstrated an urgent effort to facilitate dialog and find a collaborative solution, which I was quite surprised to learn about the morning of the meeting.
**Interviewer:** It’s impressive how quickly the Ministry took action. Can you share what solutions emerged from this mediation?
**Prasetyo Hadi:** Absolutely. One of the pivotal outcomes was Minister Amran’s commitment to issue a decree mandating the milk processing industry to absorb all milk produced by farmers. Furthermore, there are plans to revise the Presidential Regulation that would enforce this requirement, ensuring local milk production is prioritized.
**Interviewer:** Collaboration seems to be a key theme here. How do you see the roles of farmers and the dairy industry evolving from this point forward?
**Prasetyo Hadi:** Indeed, collaboration is essential. Both farmers and the dairy industry must grow together. The government’s role is to facilitate this partnership and ensure that challenges are addressed cooperatively. It’s vital that we encourage an environment where both parties can thrive.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Minister Prasetyo, for sharing these insights. It’s clear that fostering cooperation can lead to effective resolutions. We appreciate your time.
**Prasetyo Hadi:** Thank you for having me. It’s our collective responsibility to support our farmers and ensure a sustainable future for the dairy industry.
