Jakarta, Aug. 25 -- Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman received the Bintang Mahaputra Adipurna-the highest class of the Bintang Mahaputra award-from President Prabowo Subianto at the State Palace in Jakarta on Monday.

The award, one of Indonesia's highest civilian honors awarded by the President to individuals who have rendered extraordinary service to the nation, acknowledges Amran's contributions to agricultural development, including food self-sufficiency programs, equipment and seed subsidies, and strategic import controls.

He expressed deep gratitude, emphasizing that the recognition honors not just his efforts, but the dedication of farmers nationwide.

"This is an award for Indonesian farmers, bestowed by the President o...