Pupuk Indonesia has urged all Recipients of Subsidized Fertilizers at Handover Points (PPTS) to consistently comply with existing regulations when distributing subsidized fertilizers in their respective regions. This appeal was delivered by the General Manager (GM) of Regional 2 PT Pupuk Indonesia (Persero), Muhammad Ihwan F, during the Coordination Meeting of the Indonesian Fertilizer Retailers Association (PPPI), which was attended by 200 PPTS representatives from East Java, Central Java, West Java, and Banten, in Gresik on Monday (October 20, 2025).

Ihwan explained that in 2025, the government has made significant efforts to simplify farmers’ access to subsidized fertilizers through a series of regulatory reforms. This transformation in governance is outlined in Presidential Regulation (Perpres) No. 6 of 2025 on the Governance of Subsidized Fertilizers and Minister of Agriculture Regulation (Permentan) No. 15 of 2025, along with several implementing regulations.

“These simplifications are part of the government’s efforts to realize national food self-sufficiency, in line with the vision of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr. Prabowo Subianto, under the Asta Cita. Meanwhile, as the implementing operator of this regulation, Pupuk Indonesia requires the strong support of retailers or PPTS, who serve as one of the frontlines in the distribution of subsidized fertilizers across Indonesia,” said Ihwan.

He added that retailers are among Pupuk Indonesia’s key strategic partners in maintaining the continuity of the national subsidized fertilizer supply chain. Therefore, retailers must always adhere to the established distribution principles.

“In the subsidized fertilizer scheme, retailers are not traders—they are distributors responsible for ensuring fertilizers reach eligible farmers. Hence, as distributors, retailers must maintain proper administrative order. Their documentation must not only be traceable but also verifiable,” Ihwan explained.

In front of hundreds of retailers, Ihwan called on PPPI to play an active role in guiding and supervising its members to prevent maladministration. “An equally important point is that retailers must not sell subsidized fertilizers above the set Retail Price Ceiling (HET),” he emphasized.

He went on to explain that the recent governance reforms also involve changes for retailers, including the transformation of kiosks into PPTS, which now consist of four entities: retailers, farmer group associations (gapoktan), fish farmer groups (pokdakan), and cooperatives.

According to Ihwan, to adapt to these policy changes, Pupuk Indonesia has implemented an end-to-end monitoring system covering all stages—from production and distribution by Business Distribution Actors (PUD) to delivery at PPTS. This system is designed with messaging features and a Service Level Agreement (SLA) target to ensure efficiency, including final verification with photos of recipient farmers. This means that the distribution of subsidized fertilizers will be significantly strengthened through a comprehensive digitalization system.

“These changes are expected to enhance service quality and ensure that subsidized fertilizers are distributed more accurately and are more accessible to farmers,” Ihwan concluded.

Preparing Over 1.1 Million Tons of Stock

Meanwhile, to optimize the distribution of subsidized fertilizers, Pupuk Indonesia has prepared adequate stock for the final quarter of 2025. As of October 20, 2025, the company had prepared a total stock of 1,127,919 tons—well above the government’s minimum requirement, equivalent to 258 percent of the mandated minimum stock level. This stock consists of 179,176 tons of Urea, 186,602 tons of NPK, 3,036 tons of NPK for Cocoa, 1,814 tons of ZA, and 9,278 tons of Organic Fertilizer.

“The stock is sufficient, and allocations are still available. We encourage farmers to take advantage of this stock through fertilizer redemption to optimize their agricultural yields,” he said.

In addition to subsidized fertilizers, Pupuk Indonesia has also prepared a stock of 423,761 tons of non-subsidized fertilizers, consisting of 344,105 tons of Urea, 52,896 tons of NPK, and 26,761 tons of ZA.