PT Japfa Comfeed Indonesia Tbk (JAPFA) has initiated the purchase of live chickens from independent farmers in Bogor, West Java, and Serang, Banten. This initiative involves acquiring over 5,000 live chickens with an average weight between 2.2 to 2.6 kilograms each. The company’s move aims to support the sustainability of local farming businesses and maintain price stability for farmers.
Rachmat Indrajaya, JAPFA’s Director of Corporate Affairs, stated, “Kami berkomitmen untuk terus bersinergi dengan pemerintah dalam menjaga keseimbangan antara pasokan dan permintaan di pasar. Ini adalah bentuk kepedulian kami terhadap para peternak yang turut berperan penting dalam menghidupkan industri perunggasan nasional.”
The decline in chicken prices in Indonesia’s traditional markets has been a significant concern recently. Factors contributing to this drop include weakened consumer purchasing power post-Eid and high supply levels leading to oversupply. According to data from the National Food Agency (Bapanas), live chicken prices in Java and Greater Jakarta range from Rp 15,000 to Rp 16,000 per kilogram, while the government’s reference price is set at Rp 25,000 per kilogram. These selling prices do not cover production costs for farmers.
Before implementing this program, JAPFA had already established a sustainable partnership model emphasizing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles. This effort includes waste management practices, strict biosecurity measures, and enhancing farmers’ technical capacity. JAPFA also contributes to village economies through partnerships involving more than 8,000 farmers across Indonesia.
Rachmat concluded by saying, “Penyerapan ayam ini merupakan bagian dari komitmen jangka panjang perusahaan untuk memperkuat rantai pasok pangan nasional serta menciptakan keseimbangan harga antara produsen dan konsumen. Kami juga terus berkoordinasi dengan Direktorat Jenderal Peternakan dan Kesehatan Hewan Kementan RI untuk memastikan program ini berjalan dengan optimal sehingga manfaatnya dirasakan oleh peternak.”