POULTRYINDONESIA, Jakarta – Access for farmer cooperatives to soybean meal (SBM) is now becoming more widely available. PT Berdikari is preparing a supply of up to 30,000 tons of SBM through December 2026, which cooperatives can purchase to meet farmers’ needs, particularly those operating micro and small-scale businesses.

This initiative follows up on the Poultry Coordination Meeting held at the Veterinary Farma Center (BBVF) Pusvetma in Surabaya on August 11, 2026. During the meeting, high feed costs were among the issues raised by farmers with Minister of Agriculture and Head of the National Food Agency (Bapanas) Andi Amran Sulaiman.

One week after the meeting, on August 18, 2026, PT Berdikari and the LPER Producer Cooperative began a partnership to supply 5,000 tons of SBM to smallholder farmers in various regions. The scheme represents an initial step toward shortening the feed raw material supply chain.

The follow-up was expanded on Monday (August 24, 2026) through an online meeting between PT Berdikari and representatives of farmer cooperatives from various regions. During the meeting, PT Berdikari announced its readiness to provide up to 30,000 tons of SBM.

A total of 20,000 tons will be made available for pickup at Cigading, Banten, while another 10,000 tons will be supplied through Teluk Lamong, Surabaya. The SBM is available in 50-kilogram bags at Rp8,630 per kilogram loco warehouse, meaning the goods are loaded onto trucks at the designated pickup point. This price is below the Rp9,200–Rp9,700 per kilogram range previously reported as a concern by several farmers in early August.

The final price at the cooperative level will still depend on the location and distribution costs in each region. However, the scheme provides an option for direct supply at a more predictable price.

In addition to the price advantage, PT Berdikari is offering a purchase mechanism without an upfront payment or down payment (DP). Cooperatives only need to consolidate their members’ requirements through December 2026, submit the request, and then collect the SBM in stages based on purchase orders (POs).

PT Berdikari General Manager of Sales and Marketing, Dheni Kamavina, said the mechanism would allow cooperatives to obtain supplies according to their members’ needs. “We are facilitating cooperatives that need SBM or soybean meal through PT Berdikari. Cooperatives can submit their requirements through December 2026, after which collection can be carried out based on POs,” Dheni said.

According to Dheni, consolidating demand through cooperatives allows the needs of micro and small-scale farmers to be pooled into a single purchase. As a result, farmers do not have to source feed raw materials individually, while supply requirements can be planned in advance.

Chairwoman of the Bina Peternak Karya Bersama (BPKB) Cooperative, Eti Marlina, welcomed the scheme. She said direct access through cooperatives is important for micro and small-scale farmers, who are particularly sensitive to changes in feed costs.

“We hope that access to SBM purchases through PT Berdikari can truly be utilized by cooperatives representing micro and small-scale farmers. With direct access, cooperatives can consolidate their members’ requirements, ensuring a more reliable supply of feed raw materials while helping reduce farmers’ feed costs,” Eti said.

The Ministry of Agriculture previously stated that PT Berdikari’s involvement in SBM governance was not intended to eliminate the role of private companies. Import recommendations for SBM have also been issued to 18 importers since May 8, 2026. The policy is aimed at maintaining the availability of raw materials while creating a healthier trading system.

Director General of Livestock and Animal Health at the Ministry of Agriculture, Agung Suganda, said the government would oversee the policy, from the availability of raw materials through to the absorption of livestock products.

With access to up to 30,000 tons of SBM now available, the next step is to ensure that the supply is effectively absorbed by cooperatives and delivered to farmers according to their needs. Ultimately, the effectiveness of this scheme will be measured by the smoothness of distribution and the prices of raw materials received by farmers in each region.

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