Indonesia continues to foster the fertilizer industry to expand subsidized stock to farmers
Indonesia-based PT Pupuk Kujang’s “Kujang Kampioen” research farm was inaugurated on 7th February in Cikampek, Karawang, West Java by the Deputy Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) of the Republic of Indonesia, Aminuddin Ma’ruf. He ensured that fertilizer would be available to farmers in the form of subsidized fertilizer stocks.
Deputy Minister Amin inspected the fertilizer packaging facilities and fertilizer stock in the warehouse of PT Pupuk Indonesia (Persero) along with Tina T. Kemala Intan, PT Pupuk Indonesia (Persero)’s Director of Human Resources, and Maryono, the President and Director of Pupuk Kujang.
In addition to inaugurating the Kujang Kampioen research farm, Deputy Minister Amin also inspected fertilizer production and ready-in stock. In his remarks, he emphasized that innovation and technological advancements are crucial to meeting the country’s food needs. During this visit, he also toured several research demonstration plots within the 8-hectare facility. Through this research farm, Pupuk Indonesia aims to conduct studies to enhance agricultural productivity in support of accelerating national food self-sufficiency.
Maryono, President Director of Pupuk Kujang, explained that the Kujang Kampioen research farm is equipped with various research facilities, including greenhouses, agricultural land, and rice fields. It serves as a testing ground for various cutting-edge agricultural technologies, new cultivation techniques, as well as fertilizer and plant nutrition formulations.
“Kampioen is an innovation by Pupuk Kujang to implement a technological approach in improving agricultural productivity. Technology-driven approaches are essential for enhancing food production. Land availability remains constant, but food demand increases. The key lies in intensification, one of which is the application of technology,” said Deputy Minister Amin.
At the warehouse of Pupuk Kujang, we have ensured that fertilizer stocks are secure, and we assure our farmer friends that supply and distribution will remain safe, said Deputy Minister Amin.
Deputy Minister Amin further emphasized that the fertilizer industry is a highly strategic sector. The goal of Asta Cita, which focuses on promoting national self-sufficiency in food production, is one of the key factors in realizing the grand vision of Prabowo Subianto.
The recorded stock of subsidized fertilizers reached 133,671 tons on February 6, 2025, consisting of 99,191.4 tons of Urea, 29,056.9 tons of NPK, and 5,422.6 tons of organic fertilizer. Meanwhile, non-subsidized fertilizers totaled 10,218.9 tons, comprising 2,661.6 tons of NPK and 7,557.3 tons of Urea.
Meanwhile, Tina T. Kemala Intan, Director of Human Resources at Pupuk Indonesia, highlighted that Pupuk Kujang’s operational area, as part of Pupuk Indonesia, is strategically located at the heart of the national food hub. Since the company does not have direct access to the sea, it must continuously innovate to support national food security.
“The Kujang Kampioen research farm stands as proof of our company’s transformation, for which we are truly grateful. The establishment of this research farm is expected to motivate company performance, making it more productive and efficient,” concluded Maryono.
