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Price Protection for Producing Farmers

Agricultural food crop production in Central Java is estimated to continue to increase this year. In order
for the estimated numbers not to fall far away with realization, strict supervision is needed.

The escort in question can be in the form of sufficient fertilizer supply during the planting period and
appropriate weather information and according to the type of plant.

In addition, the government also provides stimulant assistance to areas affected by disasters such as
droughts, floods and other natural disasters.

However, what is also important is a pricing policy that benefits farmers. So far, the only ones who enjoy
the price of rice increase are collectors or large producers, while farmers enjoy only a small portion.

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1. The price of dry grain in Central Java in August 2007 was Rp2,162.00 per kilogram.
2. The price of dry grain in Central Java in September 2007 was IDR 2,203.00 per kilogram.
3. The price of dry grain in Central Java in October 2007 was IDR 2,217.00 per kilogram.
4. The price of dry grain in Central Java in November 2007 was IDR 2,190.00 per kilogram.
5. The price of dry grain in Central Java in December 2007 was Rp.2,243.00 per kilogram.
6. The price of dry grain in Central Java in January 2008 was IDR 2,441.00 per kilogram.

The condition of harvested dry grain prices at that time was only around Rp.2,200.00 per kilogram while
the average selling price of rice in the type of IR-64 had reached Rp.4,700 per kilogram.

The price difference occurs because of speculation in the trade of rice controlled by middlemen without
thinking of profit margins for producer farmers.

(Source: Kompas, March 26, 2008)