Indonesia removes cattle import quotas to strengthen national food security and support dairy sector

Indonesia has officially lifted quotas on live cattle imports as part of a strategic move to reinforce national food security and support the growth of its dairy and meat production sectors. This is reported by Xinhua News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS.

The policy shift was announced by Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan on 15 June. He emphasised that the measure is aimed at strengthening food availability at both upstream and downstream levels, from raw supply to end-product distribution.

Under the new policy, imports of live cattle will be unrestricted. The government expects this liberalisation to enhance the resilience of domestic supply chains and improve production outcomes across the livestock and dairy industries.

The removal of import limits is also intended to support the domestic dairy processing industry, enabling increased production and improved product quality in line with rising national demand.

The policy aligns closely with the broader food security strategy of President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, particularly the implementation of a nationwide free school meal programme. This initiative, which targets children and young people, has sharply increased demand for milk and meat, making it essential to ensure a stable and affordable supply, experts claimed.

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