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The development of a food estate in Merauke by marginalizing the Marind-Anim food system has led to food and health vulnerabilities for indigenous Papuans.

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Food Estate in Merauke

The development of a food estate in Merauke by marginalizing the Marind-Anim food system has led to food and health vulnerabilities for indigenous Papuans.

Decline in Food Commodity Prices Causes Deflation

BPS noted that deflation in October 2022 was driven by the fall in prices in the volatile price group and the food, beverage and tobacco expenditure group. Food commodities whose prices have fallen include red chilies.

Stabilizing Egg Prices via Feed Assistance

A number of breeders said that the increase in egg prices was due to an increase in feed prices. The decline in the chicken population has also contributed to an increase in the price of broiler eggs.

Anticipating Impact of Rising Prices on Vulnerable Groups

The increase in the prices of basic needs, has added to the economic burden of people who have not fully recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic. The government needs to pay more attention to vulnerable groups.

Global Food Price Crisis

One of the lessons from the price increase problem is the need to strengthen food sovereignty and security as well as to improve governance from the upstream to the downstream.

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Samosir Farmers Face Just One Rice Planting

Farmers in Samosir regency, North Sumatra, have not started planting rice because of the prolonged dry season, which has caused rivers to dry up. The farmers, who usually plant rice twice a year, are faced with only a single planting this year.

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