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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**Interview with Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi on Recent Dairy Farmer Conflicts**
*Interviewer: Good afternoon, Minister Prasetyo. Thank you for joining us today to discuss the recent developments regarding the dairy farmer conflicts in Indonesia.*
**Prasetyo Hadi:** Good afternoon! Thank you for having me.
*Interviewer: Let’s start with the situation in Boyolali and Pasuruan. Can you explain the main issues that led to this conflict between dairy farmers and the milk processing industry?*
**Prasetyo Hadi:** Absolutely. The conflict primarily arose due to restrictions imposed by the milk processing industry on milk acceptance quotas. This led to a dire situation where many farmers were forced to discard thousands of liters of milk. It was urgent for us to intervene as the livelihoods of these farmers were at stake.
*Interviewer: It seems that the Ministry of Agriculture responded quickly to this crisis. Can you tell us about the steps taken to facilitate a resolution?*
**Prasetyo Hadi:** Yes, I was quite impressed with the swift actions taken by Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman. Shortly after the reports of the crisis, he organized a meeting involving breeders, collectors, and representatives of the industry. This meeting was crucial as it allowed all parties to come together to discuss and negotiate solutions.
*Interviewer: What specific outcomes came from that mediation meeting?*
**Prasetyo Hadi:** One of the significant outcomes is a commitment from Minister Amran to issue a decree that mandates the milk processing industry to absorb all milk production from farmers. Additionally, we are revising the Presidential Regulation to ensure that local milk production is prioritized. Our goal is to ensure that farmers and the industry can grow together, supported by strong government involvement.
*Interviewer: That sounds like a comprehensive approach to supporting both farmers and the industry. What message do you want to convey to the dairy farmers and processors as a result of this incident?*
**Prasetyo Hadi:** I want to emphasize that the government is here to support both the farmers and the milk processing industry. Even in the face of conflict, it’s vital to approach challenges collaboratively. We must work together to find solutions that foster mutual growth, so both farmers and the industry can thrive.
*Interviewer: Thank you very much, Minister Prasetyo, for sharing your insights on this important issue. It’s reassuring to hear about the proactive steps being taken to support our dairy farmers.*
**Prasetyo Hadi:** Thank you for having me. It’s crucial to keep the dialogue open, and I appreciate the opportunity to share our efforts with the public.