Jakarta, December 13, 2023 – In anticipation of the early planting season in 2024, PT Pupuk Indonesia (Persero) ensures an adequate supply of fertilizers for farmers, both for subsidized and non-subsidized fertilizers. As of December 6, 2023, over 5.802 million tons of fertilizer have been distributed to registered farmers across 38 provinces in Indonesia.

To meet farmers' needs, Pupuk Indonesia also maintains a stock of 1.2 million tons available in warehouse line III, ready for redemption by registered farmers. The overall fertilizer stock consists of 839,693 thousand tons of subsidized urea fertilizer and 424,692 tons of NPK. For farmers without allocations, Pupuk Indonesia also provides a stock of non-subsidized fertilizers, including 500,934 tons of non-subsidized urea and 92,398 tons of NPK.

Wijaya Laksana, the Corporate Secretary of Pupuk Indonesia, stated, "Our commitment is to ensure that fertilizers are available on time in the front-line warehouses throughout Indonesia. We not only guarantee an adequate quantity but also ensure that the types and quality match the agricultural needs of each region. In addition to subsidized fertilizers, we have also prepared non-subsidized fertilizers."

"To streamline the subsidized fertilizer redemption process, we continue to innovate, including digitalization to expedite and simplify farmer service processes. One such innovation is the implementation of the i-Pubers (Integrated Subsidized Fertilizer) application, currently available in 6 provinces. This application facilitates registered farmers in redeeming subsidized fertilizers by simply presenting their ID card (KTP). Through integration with the Ministry of Agriculture's e-allocation data and geo-tagging features, i-Pubers becomes a leading solution to ensure the accuracy of fertilizer distribution. This digital innovation is not only efficient but also helps us target subsidized fertilizers precisely, promoting precision growth in the agricultural sector," added Wijaya.

The precision distribution of fertilizer stocks is a focus for Pupuk Indonesia and its subsidiaries in the fertilizer industry to support sustainable agriculture throughout Indonesia. Through investments in technology and superior logistics management systems, the company ensures that fertilizers are available on time and according to the needs of each region. This step is taken to minimize the risk of fertilizer shortages and ensure that agriculture can operate efficiently.

Logistics management digitalization is carried out through the implementation of the Distribution Planning & Control System (DPCS), especially for subsidized fertilizers, and the Retail Management System (RMS). Through DPCS, Pupuk Indonesia can monitor real-time distribution from line 1 to line 4, equipped with an early warning system to provide early alerts if stocks are depleting at the regional level. Meanwhile, RMS is applied at the kiosk or retailer level to monitor fertilizer stocks and transactions, as well as identify those redeeming fertilizers at the kiosk level.

Furthermore, Pupuk Indonesia strengthens the security of subsidized fertilizer distribution through synergy and coordination with various stakeholders such as distributors, Port Security Implementation Unit (KP3), police, prosecutors, and local governments. Periodically, Pupuk Indonesia conducts audits to ensure there are no indications of irregularities in the distribution of subsidized fertilizers to farmers.

In addition to ensuring the security of fertilizer stocks, Pupuk Indonesia is committed to continuous innovation to enhance efficiency and sustainability in the agricultural sector. One such initiative is the sustainable agricultural development program, MAKMUR (Mari Kita Majukan Usaha Rakyat). Initiated by Pupuk Indonesia in collaboration with the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises since 2021, this program aims to educate and empower farmers to transition to non-subsidized fertilizers, reducing dependence on subsidized fertilizers.

"The MAKMUR program is a crucial milestone in building self-sufficiency in our agricultural sector. We not only provide subsidized fertilizers but also, through education, accompany farmers in starting to use non-subsidized fertilizers. By understanding the needs of plants, farmers become more independent in fertilizer use, and together we enhance productivity in the agricultural sector towards a more sustainable future," concluded Wijaya.