Jakarta, Aug. 19 -- Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman on Monday reaffirmed support for pro-farmer policies to boost food security, including grain price adjustments, wider fertilizer access, and provision of farming equipment.

"These policies reflect President Prabowo Subianto's concrete commitment to improving the welfare of Indonesian farmers," the minister said in a statement issued in Jakarta.

He added that the government would continue to roll out agricultural support measures as a demonstration of its support for the food sector and domestic farmers.

"With these pro-farmer initiatives, we are optimistic that Indonesia can achieve food self-sufficiency and improve the livelihoods of its farmers. The 80th Independence Day an...