Government Lifts Cattle Import Limits to Improve Meat and Milk Supply in Indonesia

Jakarta, Indonesianpost.com – Retrieved from Antara, The Indonesian government has lifted restrictions on live cattle imports to ensure a stable supply of meat and milk and to bolster national food security.

Coordinating Minister for Food, Zulkifli Hasan, announced the move during the commemoration of Nusantara Milk Day 2025 in Jakarta on Sunday.

He explained that the policy allows importers to bring in live cattle without any quota limits, catering to various needs, including supporting the livestock industry and fulfilling public consumption demands.

By lifting these restrictions, Hasan said, the government aims to create opportunities for the national dairy processing industry to boost production volumes, improve product quality, and strengthen supply chain resilience.

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While no technical details about the new policy were provided, Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono previously outlined plans to import 2 million live cattle over the next five years, including 1.2 million dairy cows. For this year, the target is to bring in 250,000 cattle.

He stressed that the imports would be viewed as investments, and the funds would not be sourced from the State Budget.

The government is also encouraging domestic entrepreneurs, cooperatives, individuals, and foreign companies to invest in cattle breeding within Indonesia.

In March, 1,250 dairy cows from Australia were brought to Banyuwangi, East Java, marking a key step in strengthening the national dairy industry through foreign investment. (BL)