JAKARTA - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto aims for self-sufficiency in rice, corn, and salt by 2026, emphasizing the importance of food independence amid the global crisis.

"We must achieve food self-sufficiency. We can reach that target by the end of 2025, or at the latest 2026, three years earlier than the initial plan," Prabowo said in a meeting with ministers on Wednesday.

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Indonesia has committed to no longer importing food starting this year, with rice production expected to reach 1.3 million tons in January and 2.08 million tons in February, a significant increase, added Zulkifli Hasan, coordinating minister for food.

Meanwhile, corn production is expected to increase to 20 million tons, exceeding domestic needs of 11 million tons.

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The government is looking for ways to stabilize corn prices amid the accumulation of domestic supply.