Vice Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono announced that Indonesia aims to import 250,000 live cattle in 2025 as part of a broader five-year plan to bring in 2 million cattle, including both dairy and beef cattle. He emphasized that this initiative is designed to reduce the country's reliance on imported beef and milk while increasing the population of breeding cattle. The imports will be handled by private companies, not the government, with about 141 companies expected to bring in cattle from countries like Brazil, Australia, and the United States. These cattle will be distributed to both small and large farmers through partnership models.

However, Khudori, an Agricultural Observer, expressed concerns over the government's dependency on imported breeding cattle, citing past failures in similar policies. He argued that instead of relying on imports, Indonesia should focus on developing its local cattle breeds, such as Bali and Toraja cattle, which have favorable qualities. Khudori also warned that countries like Brazil, Australia, and the U.S. might not support Indonesia’s goal of achieving self-sufficiency in beef and milk production because it would mean losing a key market. He stressed the importance of investing in local breeding programs to reduce dependency on imports and secure long-term sustainability.

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