POULTRYINDONESIA, Blitar – The Blitar Regency Government, through its Livestock and Fisheries Office, held a dialogue with stakeholders in the poultry sector to address the ongoing dynamics of production and the price of commercial chicken eggs, which remain below the Government Reference Purchase Price (HAP). The event took place on Friday (April 17) at the Blitar Regent’s Office in Kanigoro.

A representative of farmers, Yesi Yuni Astuti, Chairwoman of the Berkah Telur Blitar (BTB) Cooperative, acknowledged that poultry issues—especially egg-related matters—are not entirely under the authority of the regional government. However, she expressed hope that the Blitar administration could assist farmers by formally communicating these conditions to the central government.

She raised at least three key points during the forum. First, farmers are calling for balanced and fair government intervention, both when prices are above and below the HAP. Second, integrated and transparent data on GPS (Grand Parent Stock) and DOC (Day-Old Chick) distribution is considered crucial. Third, the central government is urged to immediately release SPHP corn stocks to support small and micro-scale farmers.

These concerns were emphasized as corn prices continue to rise daily, driving up feed costs while egg prices remain below the HAP. Yesi also highlighted discrepancies between data released by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) and actual egg prices at the farm level.

The forum, attended by the Regional Secretary, the BPS Food Task Force of Blitar Regency, the Industry and Trade Office, as well as the Food Security and Agriculture Office, concluded with an agreement to send an official letter to the central government as a follow-up.

“We appreciate the Blitar Regency Government for acting swiftly in responding to egg prices that remain below the HAP by gathering farmers, collectors, and distributors,” said Yesi.

Similarly, Eti Marlina, Chair of Rumah Kebersamaan BKT NT (covering Blitar, Kediri, Tulungagung, Malang, and Trenggalek), also praised the swift response of the Blitar administration, including its appeal to civil servants (ASN) to purchase eggs directly from farmers.

“We appreciate the movement encouraging ASN to buy 1–2 kilograms of eggs when prices drop as an effort to maintain price stability. Hopefully, this initiative can be adopted by all civil servants across Indonesia, including ministries and institutions. If implemented simultaneously, it would provide significant support to farmers,” she said.

Eti also urged the government to respond fairly to the HAP, both when egg prices are low and high, noting that farmers have actively supported initiatives such as the Cheap Food Movement (GPM), market operations, and affordable food bazaars. She further called on all stakeholders to collaborate in addressing post-Eid egg price declines.

“We ask the regional government to work together in resolving the drop in egg prices below the HAP after Eid, alongside stakeholders such as farmers, egg traders, and related agencies, to create a healthy ecosystem for the egg trade, which serves as a national benchmark,” she added.

On the other hand, Eti emphasized the importance of data synchronization among institutions, including relevant agencies and BPS, as such data serves as a national reference for policymaking, including inflation control.

“We hope BPS will always be present in discussion forums so that the data used truly reflects field conditions,” she concluded.

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