Dampak dan Tantangan Penghentian Impor Beras Melalui Percepatan Swasembada Pangan Nasional

Abstract

This study examines Indonesia's increasing dependence on rice imports, while domestic production has not met consumption needs, potentially threatening food security and national economic stability. This dependence is influenced by various factors, including limited agricultural land, climate change, and government policies in supporting rice production. The purpose of this study is to see how the cessation of rice imports can provide impacts and challenges in accelerating national food self-sufficiency, especially for the economy of farmers, both in terms of welfare, competitiveness, and sustainability of domestic agricultural production. The method used is qualitative with secondary data analysis from various sources. The results show that Indonesia's rice imports fluctuate, influenced by domestic production, weather conditions, global prices, and trade policies. Accelerating rice self-sufficiency can reduce dependence on imports and improve farmers' welfare. However, challenges such as climate change, limited agricultural technology, and suboptimal distribution infrastructure need to be overcome. Therefore, policies that support agricultural modernization and production efficiency are needed to achieve rice self-sufficiency in a sustainable manner.