POULTRYINDONESIA, Yogyakarta — The Indonesian Association of Smallholder Poultry Farmers (Perhimpunan Insan Perunggasan Rakyat Indonesia / PINSAR Indonesia) held its 2026 National Working Meeting (Rapat Kerja Nasional / Rakernas) on January 19–21, 2026, in Yogyakarta. The forum served as an important momentum for consolidating smallholder poultry farmers from across Indonesia in formulating a new direction for a more equitable national poultry industry that supports independent farmers.
The Rakernas took place amid ongoing dynamics in the poultry sector, which continues to face structural challenges such as price fluctuations, imbalances in market structure, and pressures from industry modernization. Carrying the theme “Development of an Integrated Poultry Industry,” PINSAR reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that industrial transformation does not marginalize smallholder farmers, but instead strengthens their position within the national supply chain.
The Chair of the 2026 PINSAR Indonesia Rakernas Organizing Committee, Parjuni, emphasized that the event was not merely a routine organizational agenda. According to him, the Rakernas serves as a strategic forum for formulating collective steps to face future challenges.
“We are dealing with market structure imbalances and price fluctuations that often harm both farmers and consumers. This Rakernas serves as a platform to unite our collective actions,” he said.
Parjuni also highlighted the importance of the readiness of the smallholder poultry industry in supporting the government’s strategic programs, particularly the Free Nutritious Meals (Makan Bergizi Gratis / MBG) program. He noted that the stability of animal protein supply is key for the poultry industry to contribute directly to national food security.
The series of Rakernas activities began with a warm welcome dinner at Candhari Heaven, Yogyakarta, on Monday evening (January 19, 2026), attended by PINSAR regional leaders from various areas.
The main agenda of the Rakernas included discussions on the development of an integrated poultry industry ecosystem, evaluation of organizational work programs, and the formulation of strategic steps to address global challenges in 2026.
From the regions, a number of crucial issues were also raised. PINSAR of Bangka Belitung Islands Province, for example, brought five main issues to the Rakernas forum.
Chairman of PINSAR Bangka Belitung, Yahya, mentioned problems including overpopulation of partnership-based poultry, limited availability of Day Old Chicks (DOC), weak government oversight, monopolistic practices and unfair business competition, as well as the lack of regulations that favor independent farmers.
“This Rakernas is an important forum to ensure that regional aspirations are accommodated in national policies,” he stressed.
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