POULTRYINDONESIA, Bogor – In response to the dynamics and business climate conditions of the poultry industry at the beginning of 2026, the Indonesian Independent Smallholder Farmers Association (Permindo) invited representatives of farmers from the Bogor area, Banten, and surrounding regions, as well as national poultry associations, to attend a poultry coordination meeting held in Bogor on Friday (January 9, 2026). This activity also served as a momentum to introduce Permindo to stakeholders in the poultry sector.

Permindo Chairman, Kusnan, stated that there are still many small-scale farmers, including Permindo members, who do not yet have adequate access to livestock production inputs (sapronak) or proper channels to voice their aspirations. Therefore, Permindo is present as both a platform and a bridge for the aspirations of independent smallholder farmers. In addition, Permindo is committed to supporting existing poultry associations and building cross-organizational collaboration.

“In carrying out its role, Permindo encourages the digitalization of data as a basis for joint decision-making, and works together with livestock media, national media, and leverages the rapid development of social media to oversee various poultry-related issues,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Chair of the Permindo Board of Trustees, Hartono, explained that Permindo was established to accommodate the voices of farmers that have not been optimally represented so far. He observed that the dynamics of the poultry industry are currently moving very fast, where every policy or change often gives rise to conflicts of interest and disadvantaged parties. According to him, small farmers need assistance and mediation, considering that in the field many still struggle to obtain production inputs, such as day-old chicks (DOC), at reasonable prices.

“Although the government and national-level associations have set reference prices, there is no guarantee that these policies are truly felt by small farmers. That is why Permindo is here as a platform for the struggle of independent smallholder farmers,” he added.

At the same forum, the Daily Chair of the National Chicken Farmers Organization Guard (GOPAN), Setya Winarno, expressed congratulations and appreciation for the establishment of Permindo. He emphasized that GOPAN is very open to collaboration and synergy for shared interests, especially amid conditions where independent farmers are increasingly under pressure year after year. He explained that prior to 2012, the proportion of independent farmers was estimated at around 30 percent, but today that number is estimated to be only about 15 percent. While some business actors have grown and new ones have emerged, many farmers have also failed and been forced to shut down their operations.

“Synergy and collaboration among associations are key to making collective improvements, considering that the poultry sector is a source of livelihood for many farmers. Hopefully, these efforts can continue and be passed on, with their benefits felt by future generations,” he said.

During the meeting, various poultry-related issues were discussed, including live bird (LB) prices. Participants agreed to support efforts to restore and increase prices, including an agreement to raise LB prices by IDR 500 per kilogram, effective the following day. In addition, the importance of consistently enforcing the 50:50 regulation under the Minister of Agriculture Regulation (Permentan) was emphasized.

The forum also discussed the impact of policies related to soybean meal (SBM) and the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program on feed price dynamics and the market. The implementation of the MBG program was considered to have a psychological impact on price movements, potentially driving prices up when market expectations are positive, but also potentially suppressing prices when market perceptions change—thus creating a domino effect on production costs, production decisions, and the sustainability of smallholder farming businesses.

Furthermore, the importance of improving efficiency and productivity was highlighted as an effort to strengthen the competitiveness of smallholder farmers. Access to financing was also raised as a major issue by farmers, as a prerequisite for upgrading their business scale and increasing productivity. This financing issue will become part of the programs that Permindo will continue to advocate going forward.

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