POULTRYINDONESIA, Jakarta – De Heus Animal Nutrition has officially completed the acquisition of CJ Feed & Care from CJ CheilJedang. This move marks one of De Heus's largest expansions in the Asian region. In total, the acquisition involves 17 feed mills and a network of livestock operations spread across various parts of Asia.
With this step, De Heus strengthens its...
POULTRYINDONESIA, Jakarta – The Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan), in collaboration with the Ministry of Cooperatives (Kemenkop) and HKTI (Indonesian Farmers Association), held an audience to discuss the "Merah Putih" Village/Sub-district Cooperative Layer Chicken Program (KDKMP) on Monday (2/3) at the Ministry of Agriculture Headquarters in Jakarta. This meeting reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening poultry self-sufficiency while encouraging the...
POULTRYINDONESIA, Jakarta – The national poultry sector is beginning to show signs of improvement. After experiencing fluctuations, broiler chicken meat prices are now observed to be correcting and tending toward greater stability across various regions. The government has ensured that this condition is the result of strengthened supervision and improved coordination of strategic food distribution in the field.
Based on...
POULTRYINDONESIA, Jakarta — The Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting national farmers and maintaining independence in animal protein supply amidst the dynamics of international trade. This assertion was made during a poultry sector coordination meeting with industry stakeholders at the Ministry of Agriculture Headquarters, Thursday (Feb 26, 2026).
Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman, speaking via telephone,...
POULTRYINDONESIA, Jakarta – The restrictions on poultry and egg imports imposed by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) on Indonesia are viewed as a common practice in international trade. The government is using this momentum to strengthen national animal health standards to expand future export opportunities for poultry products.
According to a release from the Directorate General of Livestock...
POULTRYINDONESIA, Bogor – The governance of the national poultry industry has once again come under serious scrutiny. The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) held an audience with several national poultry farming associations to delve into the structural conditions of the sector, particularly concerning the business sustainability of independent farmers.
The audience, held in Bogor on Thursday (Feb 26),...
POULTRYINDONESIA, Jakarta – The Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) has prioritized the empowerment of smallholder layer farmers in its 2026 development agenda. This upcoming program aims to drive an increase in national egg production while ensuring the continued growth of layer farming businesses.
This focus was highlighted during a coordination meeting held on February 23–24, 2026, at the Ministry of Agriculture’s...
POULTRYINDONESIA, Bogor The issue of Chicken Leg Quarter (CLQ) imports has resurfaced as a significant public debate following the signing of the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between Indonesia and the United States. On one hand, the government asserts that trade openness is a constitutional commitment and a consequence of Indonesia’s membership in the global trading system. On the...
POULTRYINDONESIA, Jakarta – Saudi Arabia is currently tightening its food security system. The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has officially imposed a total ban on poultry and egg imports from 40 countries, including Indonesia, along with partial bans on specific provinces and cities from 16 other nations.
This policy is not merely a reaction to ongoing outbreaks. The SFDA...