Indonesia Assures Rice Stock Safety Amidst Extreme El Nino
Indonesia's Minister of Agriculture and Head of the National Food Agency has assured that the nation's rice stock of 4.6 million tons is safe, despite facing global food crises and droughts due to an extreme El Nino. Rice distribution through food supply and price stabilization programs is ongoing.
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