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Gabah Prices Above HPP, Farmers Attract Buyers from Outside the Region

From Republika · (11h ago) Indonesian Positive tone

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Farmers in Indramayu, Indonesia, are enjoying high paddy prices, selling above the government's purchase price (HPP).
  • Prices for varieties like 'kebo' are around Rp 7,200 per kilogram, and 'Ciherang' around Rp 7,500-Rp 7,800, well above the HPP of Rp 6,500.
  • Buyers from outside the region, including Subang and Karawang, are actively purchasing the high-quality gabah (unhulled rice).

Indramayu farmers are currently reaping the rewards of a strong market, with prices for their harvested gabah (unhulled rice) significantly exceeding the government's official purchase price (HPP). This favorable situation allows farmers to enjoy increased income, a welcome development in the agricultural sector.

The current harvest season, known as 'musim tanam rendeng 2025/2026', has seen prices for popular varieties like 'kebo' reach Rp 7,200 per kilogram at the farmer level. Other varieties, such as 'Ciherang', are fetching even higher prices, ranging from Rp 7,500 to Rp 7,800 per kilogram. These figures stand in stark contrast to the government's HPP for dry unhulled paddy (GKP), which is set at Rp 6,500 per kilogram.

The prices are above the HPP for GKP (dry unhulled paddy), which is Rp 6,500 per kilogram.

— SutatangExplaining the current high prices for gabah at the farmer level.

Sutatang, the Chairman of the Kabupaten Indramayu Farmers and Fishermen Contact (KTNA), highlighted that the high prices are partly due to the staggered planting and harvesting schedule this year, preventing a simultaneous large-scale harvest. This means that demand remains robust as supply is not overwhelming the market.

The price of GKP gabah is likely to remain above Rp 7,000 per kilogram.

— SutatangProjecting the continued high prices for gabah.

Furthermore, the demand for Indramayu's gabah extends beyond the local region. Buyers from neighboring districts such as Subang and Karawang are actively seeking out the farmers' produce, indicating the quality and desirability of the rice grown in this area. This external interest further bolsters the prices farmers can command.

This situation is a positive sign for the agricultural economy in Indramayu, demonstrating that when market conditions align, farmers can achieve greater prosperity. The increased income not only benefits the farmers directly but also contributes to the broader economic stability of the region.

Buyers are coming from Subang and Karawang districts.

— SutatangIndicating demand for gabah from outside the region.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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