farmers, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Minister of State are synergizing to overcome industrial conflicts”/>MINISTER State Secretary (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 State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi on Resolving Dairy Farmer Conflicts**
**Interviewer:** Good afternoon, Minister Prasetyo Hadi. Thank you for joining us today. After the recent conflict involving dairy farmers in Boyolali and Pasuruan, what can you tell us about the government’s response?
**Prasetyo Hadi:** Good afternoon, and thank you for having me. The situation faced by dairy farmers was quite serious, as the milk processing industry imposed restrictions on milk acceptance quotas, which led to significant waste of milk. Our immediate response was to call for a meeting between breeders, collectors, and industry representatives to address these issues directly.
**Interviewer:** It sounds like a swift response was crucial in this situation. Can you elaborate on what steps were taken during that meeting?
**Prasetyo Hadi:** Certainly. The meeting galvanized all parties involved to discuss the challenges and find common ground. I was pleasantly surprised to see the quick organization of this meeting by Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman. His leadership played a pivotal role in fostering dialog and collaboration. The focus was on finding a sustainable solution that benefits both farmers and the industry.
**Interviewer:** What was the outcome of these discussions? Were there any concrete resolutions?
**Prasetyo Hadi:** Yes, definitely. One of the most important outcomes is Minister Amran’s commitment to issue a decree mandating the milk processing industry to accept all local milk production from farmers. We’re also looking at revising a Presidential Regulation to reinforce this commitment. It’s vital for both the farmers and the industry to thrive together, and the government is firmly positioned to support that.
**Interviewer:** That’s a significant development. How do you see the relationship between farmers and the dairy industry evolving following this intervention?
**Prasetyo Hadi:** I believe this situation highlighted the need for an ongoing dialog between farmers and industry players. Even with the challenges, we have to encourage joint growth and collaboration. Our role as the government is to facilitate these discussions and ensure that both parties can thrive. I feel optimistic about the long-term relationships that can be built from this foundation.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights, Minister Prasetyo. Your efforts to mediate this conflict are commendable, and we hope to see further positive developments in this sector.
**Prasetyo Hadi:** Thank you. We are committed to supporting our dairy farmers and ensuring that they do not face such challenges in the future. Together, we can cultivate a more prosperous agricultural landscape.
**Interviewer:** Thank you once again, Minister.
