National Food Agency Research Articles

ANALISIS HARGA PANGAN POKOK TERHADAP KETAHANAN PANGAN DI INDONESIA

Food security ensures that sufficient, high-quality food is accessible to everyone for optimal consumption. Rising food prices can severely impact food security, especially for economically vulnerable groups. This research investigates the relationship between staple food prices and food security in Indonesia, focusing on factors like rice energy intake, egg protein intake, Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) per capita, and regional conditions on Java, Bali, and other islands. Data from all Indonesian provinces for 2018-2020 is analyzed using the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression method. The Food Security Index (IKP) comes from the National Food Agency’s Food Security Index Book, and food price data is sourced from the National Strategic Food Price Information Center (PIHPS). Control data such as GRDP per capita is from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), while rice energy and egg protein intake data are from the Ministry of Agriculture’s Food Consumption Directory. The analysis reveals that rising rice prices from 2018 to 2020 significantly negatively affected food security. The study recommends evaluating rice price policies to maintain stability and enhance food accessibility. Similar evaluations for egg prices are also suggested to ensure protein availability for the community.

The Influence of Competence, Discipline, and Transformational Leadership on Performance with Job Satisfaction as an Intervening

In the era of globalization, employee performance is one of the important factors that determine the success of an organization, including the National Food Agency. Optimal employee performance is needed to face challenges and meet increasingly complex demands in the food sector. The purpose of this study was to analyze the Influence of Competence, Work Discipline, and Transformational Leadership Style on Employee Performance at the National Food Agency with Job Satisfaction as an Intervening Variable. The research method used is quantitative descriptive with SmartPLS statistical analysis of 150 respondents. The results of the study indicate that 1) Competence, Work Discipline and Transformational Leadership Style directly affect job satisfaction; 2) Work Discipline and Job Satisfaction directly affect ASN Employee Performance; 3) Competence does not directly affect ASN employee performance; 4) Transformational Leadership Style directly affects ASN Employee Performance; 5) Competence, Work Discipline and Transformational Leadership Style directly affect ASN employee performance through job satisfaction.

Application of K-Means Clustering and OR-Tools to Optimize Rice Distribution: A Case Study of Perum Bulog Indonesia

Food security is one of the Indonesian government's priority policies aimed at maintaining economic and political stability. To ensure the nutritional needs of its population are met, the government requires sufficient food availability distributed nationwide at stable and affordable prices. Rice is the main staple food in Indonesia. According to data from the National Food Agency, rice consumption in Indonesia is very high, averaging 139 kilograms per capita per year, with a dependency rate of 97%. In response to food security challenges, the Indonesian government has entrusted the Food Supply and Price Stabilization Program (SPHP) for rice to Perum BULOG, a State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) specializing in food logistics. To optimize distribution to Perum BULOG’s retailers, called Rumah Pangan Kita (RPK), efficient routes and transport capacity are prioritized. Therefore, this paper proposes an approach using the Heterogeneous Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem (HCVRP) to enhance distribution efficiency and reduce delivery costs. By employing the K-Means algorithm to cluster RPK addresses and Guided Local Search via OR-Tools to determine suitable transportation types, this study successfully identified optimal delivery routes for each cluster and corresponding vehicle types. The results demonstrated a reduction in delivery costs of up to 21%, significantly improving the efficiency of the SPHP rice distribution process. This outcome ultimately supports rice availability and price stability, crucial for maintaining food security in Indonesia.

Volatilitas Harga Daging Ayam Broiler di Tingkat Pedagang Pengecer pada Berbagai Kabupaten/Kota di Provinsi Jambi

This research aims to analyze broiler chicken meat price volatility at the retail trader level in various districts/cities in Jambi Province. Forecasting analysis of broiler chicken meat prices in Jambi Province using time series secondary data in the form of daily data on the price of purebred chicken meat from 1 January 2023 to 31 October 2023 sourced from the National Food Agency. The analytical method used to determine volatility and the appropriate forecasting model for broiler chicken meat prices in Jambi Province uses the ARIMA, ARCH/GARCH model. The volatility of broiler chicken meat prices at the retail trader level in 11 districts/cities in the Jambi Province region varies, with the volatility in Kerinci District being the highest. The appropriate forecasting model for determining the price of broiler chicken meat in Jambi Province is the ARCH Model, which performs well in predicting the price of broiler chicken meat in Jambi Province.

The Dynamics of Food security in Indonesia: A Study on the Availability, Affordability, and Utilization of Food in Districts and Cities with the Lowest Index in 2022

In 2022, a total of 70 districts (16.83% of the total 416 districts) and 4 cities (4% of the 98 cities) were reported to have low scores in the Food security Index (FRI). This research aims to analyze the impact of the availability, affordability, and utilization of food on the Food security Index (FRI) in districts and cities with the lowest Food security Index in Indonesia. The research is quantitative with a correlational design, aiming to analyze the effect of availability, affordability, and utilization of food on the Food security Index. The study was conducted in 74 districts and cities that had the lowest Food security Index in 2022. Secondary data were obtained from the National Food Agency of the Republic of Indonesia, and data analysis was carried out using Multiple Linear Regression methods. The research findings affirm that the availability of food has a significant positive impact on the Food security Index in districts and cities with the lowest Food security Index. Meanwhile, the affordability of food also shows a significant positive influence on the Food security Index at the same local level. However, the utilization of food is not proven to have a significant impact on the Food security Index in districts and cities with low levels of food security.

Effects of a Ketogenic Diet on Body Composition in Healthy, Young, Normal-Weight Women: A Randomized Controlled Feeding Trial.

This study investigates the effects of a ketogenic low-carbohydrate high-fat (LCHF) diet on body composition in healthy, young, normal-weight women. With the increasing interest in ketogenic diets for their various health benefits, this research aims to understand their impact on body composition, focusing on women who are often underrepresented in such studies. Conducting a randomized controlled feeding trial with a crossover design, this study compares a ketogenic LCHF diet to a Swedish National Food Agency (NFA)-recommended control diet over four weeks. Seventeen healthy, young, normal-weight women adhered strictly to the provided diets, with ketosis confirmed through blood β-hydroxybutyrate concentrations. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) was utilized for precise body composition measurements. To avoid bias, all statistical analyses were performed blind. The findings reveal that the ketogenic LCHF diet led to a significant reduction in both lean mass (-1.45 kg 95% CI: [-1.90;-1.00]; p < 0.001) and fat mass (-0.66 kg 95% CI: [-1.00;-0.32]; p < 0.001) compared to the control diet, despite similar energy intake and physical activity levels. This study concludes that while the ketogenic LCHF diet is effective for weight loss, it disproportionately reduces lean mass over fat mass, suggesting the need for concurrent strength training to mitigate muscle loss in women following this diet.

Overview of Indonesian Community Pharmacy: Understanding Practice Changes

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US"&gt;Community pharmacy practice in Indonesia has shifted to a patient-centered model, offering a &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US"&gt;range&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US"&gt; of services that include treatment advice, chronic disease management, and public health promotion. This shift benefits consumers who visit community pharmacies as their initial healthcare point. The Indonesian healthcare system, a mix of public and private providers, is governed by a decentralized structure, fostering significant investment in private healthcare despite access limitations due to financial capacity. Medicines distribution, managed by the District Health Office, ensures supply to primary healthcare facilities, with community pharmacies regulated by the Ministry of Health and the Indonesian National Food and Drug Agency. Despite stringent regulations mandating comprehensive services, most pharmacists are not remunerated for their services. Pharmacy staff, including formally qualified pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, are registered professionals, with recent trends indicating a shift towards employing pharmacy technicians to enable pharmacists to focus on clinical roles. Economic factors and innovative service delivery modes, such as telepharmacy and online purchasing, are expected to influence future practices, enhancing the pharmacist's role in chronic disease management and other health conditions. The evolving community pharmacy practice in Indonesia reflects broader changes in the healthcare system and professional roles, with continued progression anticipated.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

The Impact of Food Security on Economic Growth through Interaction with Poverty Levels

Food security has a significant impact on economic aspects, poverty levels, and the quality of human resources in a region. Food security issues are something that must be watched out by the East Java Provincial government. The high population and poverty level can cause problems in economic growth in East Java Province. The purpose of the study is to determine how the poverty level can strengthen or weaken the relationship between economic growth and food security as measured from the Food Availability Index, Food Affordability Index, and Food Utilization Index. This research is important because food security not only talks about food consumption for the community but also how food availability, affordability, and utilization can be the basis of sustainable development. The data used are secondary data from the Central Bureau of Statistics of East Java Province and the Indonesian National Food Agency. This research was conducted with a quantitative approach using Moderation Regression Analysis (MRA) method on panel data. The results showed that partially the poverty level can strengthen the influence of the Food Availability Index and Food Utilization Index on economic growth. In this case, the poverty level is classified as quasi-moderation which has a dual role as a moderation variable and an independent variable directly affects economic growth. Meanwhile, the effect of the Food Affordability Index on economic growth is not moderated by the poverty level as a predictor of moderation.

Analysis of Organizational Capacity Development National Food Agency

National food security is the nation's main capital in realizing prosperity and increasing competitiveness and facing global challenges. In response to these conditions, the Government has taken a number of steps to improve national food management, one of which is through Law No. 18 of 2012 regarding Food and its derivative regulations which mandate the formation of a National Food Agency. Nearly three years after its formation, the performance of the National Food Agency still has a number of obstacles in terms of limited infrastructure, limited budget, limited human resources, and performance indicators that are not in accordance with the authority of the Agency. The article entitled Analysis of Organizational Capacity Development of the National Food Agency aims to analyze the development of the organizational capacity of the National Food Agency so that it is able to carry out its duties and functions optimally through the concept of organizational capacity development theory. Data collection in this research used a qualitative approach through analysis of literature studies from journals, books and statutory regulations documents as well as making observations, then comparing the results of the literature study collection and observations. Based on the analysis that has been carried out, the organizational capacity of the National Food Agency needs to be increased through development in the dimensions of staffing, human resources , resource development, financial health, and financial systems, and strategic planning, mission, and vision.

International Benchmarking as a Method for Building a Learning Organisation in Public Administration. A Case Study of Phytosanitary Services in Europe

The project analysed the functioning of the State Plant Protection and Seed Inspection Service (SPHSIS), and this article presents a study of the international benchmarking of public administration (6 seed Inspections from European Union countries were analysed). The research question posed by the authors of this article is: how did this tool help in the development and strategy planning of a public administration unit? The project used a number of research steps, both directly dedicated to benchmarking and interviews with Service recipients or Inspection staff. The following recommendations for Inspections emerge from a comparative analysis: 1) the introduction of the digitalisation of services, which may enable an increase in customer orientations, 2) legal changes in Poland’s Inspection Service – increasing powers and building a single, national Food Agency. 3) Seed Inspection Service clients suggest increasing pro-export attitudes among officials.

Tujuan pembangunan berkelanjutan ke-17: Kemitraan untuk mencapai tujuan dan implikasinya pada lembaga bidang pangan Indonesia (studi di Badan Pangan Nasional)

Background: The 17th goal of sustainable development emphasizes on strengthening global partnerships encompassing human development, including food aspects. The institutional sector is the sector that supports food security. Integration and collaboration between sectors are highly necessary to ensure food security from food provision to distribution to consumers because supporting food security requires the involvement of cross-sectoral participation and is the duty and responsibility of the state involving the entire society. The National Food Agency (Bapanas) assists the Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture in managing food with the main tasks involving policy coordination, supply and price stabilization, food vulnerability, diversification of consumption, and food security. This article analyzes the systematic and integrated partnerships of Bapanas. Methods: This was done through literature review and unstructured interviews from open discussions with the Deputy of Food Vulnerability Field of Bapanas. Finding: International institutions in the global context, such as FAO, WFP, and WHO, play a crucial role in food policies, and Indonesia partners with FAO and WFP. Bapanas collaborates with various parties, including international institutions, universities, and food industry associations, and involves local partnerships, such as Food Guardians, to support consolidation programs and diversification of consumption as well as food security in Indonesia. Conclusion: Synergy between food supply, handling, and distribution sectors is needed to support food security, with the key role of institutional and sectoral coordination in governance.

Intervensi Pemerintah terhadap Harga Gabah

Basically, the government and private sector have an important role in realizing economic conditions in a country. The problem in the market is the market mechanism and all its problems, therefore, to correct failures and overcome these problems, the government must play a role in ensuring efficiency, equality and stability. The aim of this research is to explain how the government intervenes in the mechanisms of problems that occur in the market in accordance with sharia guidelines in order to achieve good muamalah relations. Government intervention in the market can be carried out if the government finds evidence that market traders are committing acts of ihtikar towards their goods/products and there is a monopoly in the market. This research uses qualitative research methods by collecting data through literature studies from relevant sources. From the research, it can be concluded that the government's intervention in dealing with the problem of increasing grain prices includes: Determining restrictions related to purchasing prices by the National Food Agency (Bapanas), government supervision/controlling can increase its supervision of the grain market to prevent monopolistic practices or unfair price manipulation. fair, carrying out the Cheap Food Movement (GPM), preparing CBP stocks in Bulog, diversifying consumption, and finally by socializing the public to shop wisely.

Revised Swedish infant feeding guidelines are associated with earlier introduction of allergenic foods

Randomized controlled trials have demonstrated that early introduction of allergenic foods, such as peanut and egg, can reduce food allergy in high-risk children. Many international guidelines recommend introduction of allergenic foods in the first year of life, and accordingly, the Swedish National Food agency released updated guidelines in June 2019. Our aim was to examine whether the age at introduction and consumption frequency of allergenic foods have changed since release of the revised national guidelines on the introduction of solid foods in Sweden. Children born between June 2016 and December 2018 (n= 1925) were compared with children born between June 2019 and April 2021 (n= 1761) by using data from the NorthPop Birth Cohort study. Data on food introduction, eczema, and food allergy were prospectively collected until age 18 months by using web-based questionnaires. IgE sensitization was assessed at 18 age months. The proportion of participants who had been introduced to egg, legume, soy products, peanut, almond, and cashew nut during the first year of life increased after implementation of the revised national guidelines. The most significant changes were seen for legume (from 55.2% to 69.8% [adjusted odds ratio= 1.90 (95% CI= 1.62-2.24)]) and peanut (from 29.2% to 43.2% adjusted odds ratio= 1.87 (95% CI= 1.55-2.24)]); consumption frequency had also increased. No differences in the prevalence of eczema, food allergy, or sensitization to the foods of interest were found. Since release of the revised guidelines, infants in the general population are introduced to and consume a variety of allergenic foods earlier and more frequently; however, early manifestations of allergic disease have remained unchanged.

The national food and drug agency (NFDA) authority to enforce food distribution safety

This study aims to find a judicial review of food distribution without a National Food and Drug Agency permit (NFDA). This study employed normative legal research. Normative research uses legal data and literary studies to acquire data. The study found that Law Number 8 of 1999 concerning Consumer Protection Article 8 paragraph (1) regulates food distribution without a NFDA permit, while Article 62 paragraph (1) regulates criminal acts “Business actors who violate Article 8, Article 9, Article 10, Article 13 paragraph (2), Article 15, Article 17 paragraph (1) letter a, letter b, letter c, letter e, paragraph (2), and article 18 will be imprisoned for up to five years or fined up to IDR. 2,000,000,000.00. (two billion rupiah). Article 18 of the Republic of Indonesia Law Number 18 of 2012 concerning Food Article 138 states that Everyone who produces food for distribution uses ingredients like food packaging that can release contaminants harmful to human health. Law No. 36 of 2009 on Health Article 106 paragraph (1) states that violators can be imprisoned for up to 15 years and fined up to IDR. 1,500,0000,0000.00 (one billion five hundred million rupiahs).” Legislative and regulatory frameworks frequently incorporate actions to prevent food misuse or distribution that endangers public health. NFDA sets and enforces product quality, production, and distribution standards to ensure food safety.

Komunikasi Penyuluhan Badan Pangan Nasional (BPN) Melalui Ecological Citizenship dalam Mendorong Ketahanan Pangan di Sumatera Utara

&#x0D; Food security for a country is a very important thing. Food is a basic need that is essential and very fundamental for humans to fulfill and maintain their life. This study aims to see how extension communication activities are carried out by the National Food Agency (BPN) as part of the government in realizing ecological citizenship and increasing the national food security index. This study uses a case study approach to analyze extension activities carried out by the National Food Agency (BPN) in realizing ecological citizenship and food security. The results of the research show that food security based on three pillars (availability, affordability, utilization) has coherence which basically can be achieved by prioritizing environmental preservation. Extension activities with the concept of ecological citizenship play an important role because they use a bottom-up approach, namely through direct community participation. Through the concept of ecological citizenship, the government does not just solve food security problems, but simultaneously can protect the environment. Optimization of ecological citizenship in increasing national food security is carried out through clear and effective counseling intensity by prioritizing sustainability and humanist principles, such as counseling based on health knowledge, as well as maintenance of an equitable environment.&#x0D;

Energy auditing and electricity saving opportunities in BPOM laboratory of manokwari

Energy auditing is a method of increasing energy efficiency. An energy audit is conducted to provide an overview of energy use, analyze the electrical system, and determine potential cost savings. The laboratory of the national food and drug agency (BPOM) in Manokwari has problems with electricity that often cause interruptions, power outages, and expensive bills. Therefore, this research was conducted to audit the energy used in the laboratory of the BPOM of Manokwari, with a building area of 1,484 m2 and an installed power of 105 kVA. In this laboratory building, a diesel generator with capacity of 5 kVA is installed as a backup energy source and the generator has its own installation line. According to the calculation results before auditing, the energy consumption intensity (IKE) value obtained per month is 10.18 kWh. Energy audit through lighting loads and air conditioning systems. Then the recommendation through energy savings for lights and air conditioners is 274.12 kWh/month and 639.32 kWh/month, respectively. Therefore, total savings are 913.44 kWh/month, or about IDR 1,541,886.72/month.

The Implementation of Utilizing Government Capital Funds Policy in the Indonesia Logistics Bureau

This study analyzes the policy implementation of Government Capital Funds (GCF) for the Indonesia Logistics Bureau (Perusahaan Umum Badan Urusan Logistik, Perum BULOG) to support national food security. This study also aims to identify any obstacles and determine the development of an effective policy model for implementing the policy. This study uses qualitative methods, and the primary data was obtained from informants using the snowball technique collected from in-depth interviews. The result of this study is that the implementation of GCF fund utilization could have been more optimal in achieving the set targets due to several obstacles. These obstacles include the incomprehensiveness and inconsistencies in GCF policy planning, the difficulty of undertaking land acquisition and obtaining an environmental license, GCF funds are much less than the total needs that should be met, and the discontinuation of the RASTRA Program for low-income families and poor food security governance. In addition, developing an implementation model for the effective use of GCF funds requires strengthening the authority of national food security management institutions. This study recommends that the government upgrade the status of Indonesia's Logistics Bureau to become a ministry-level institution. The relationship pattern with the National Food Agency must also be strengthened for better food policy governance.

Institutional transformation of the food security agency: perspectives on the management of Toko Tani Indonesia program in Central Java

Food security is a condition for the fulfillment of food for the state to individuals. One of the government’s efforts in achieving resilience is implemented through the Toko Tani Indonesia (TTI) program which plays a role in summarizing the supply chain. This study aims to analyze the evaluation of implementation, as well as responses to institutional changes in the sustainability of TTI. The key informants of the research were 13 people from the Food Service (Province, Semarang City, Grobogan Regency, and Sukoharjo), farmer associations (Gapoktan), and TTI. Data analysis using the Miles-Huberman technique. The results show that the implementation of TTI went well only in 2016-2020, because in 2021 there was a change in institutions from the Food Security Agency to the National Food Agency so the number of TTI decreased. This program is very useful in meeting the food needs of the community, so an evaluation is needed for equitable distribution of profits of all supply chain actors because the price targeted by the government cannot cover management costs. Preferably, the pricing policy is adjusted for cost expenditures but still below the market price. Furthermore, the sustainability of the Central Java TTI will still depend on central policies.

Biodistribution of 210Po in seafood and risk assessment for consumers in Sweden

Seafood consumption per capita, in Sweden, is larger than World and European average. Although, 36% of Swedes consume seafood meals at least two times per week, the Swedish National Food Agency advises the necessity to increase this ratio. Seafood is one of the main entrances of 210Po in the human food chain. Due to the high radiotoxicity, the intake of 210Po plays an important role in the human health, even in extremely small quantities. In this study, 114 seafood samples representing 52 different marine species were analyzed. The biodistribution of 210Po in seafood species were not uniformly distributed being higher in digestive system and gonads, and lower in seafood muscle. The activity concentration of 210Po in fish ranged between 0.01 and 26 Bq/kg with an average value of 4 Bq/kg, whereas in shellfish fluctuated between 0.1 and 239 Bq/kg, with a mean concentration of 18 Bq/kg. In general, the activity concentration of 210Po in processed products were lower than fresh samples due to the decay of 210Po from seafood capture to purchase. However, in boiled seafood such as Norway Lobster, with short elapsed time from collection to purchase, the boil samples presented higher activity concentration of 210Po than fresh products. The results of the study showed that the annual intake of 210Po via seafood consumption in Sweden exponentially increased by age and it was slightly higher in males than females. As a result, the annual committed dose ranged from 60 to 154 μSv, with an average value of 103 ± 31 μSv, being controlled by fish consumption below 14 years old and by seafood consumption above 14 years old. Finally, the committed effective dose could increase up to 479 μSv/y for population group with higher seafood consumption.

Development of Instant Porridge Complementary Feeding with Catfish Flour and Pumpkin Flour Substitution

The problem of malnutrition in infants and toddlers led to growth and development impairment. In the long term, nutritional problems increased the risk of disease and lower productivity. A method to overcome malnutrition was by using complementary feeding. This study aimed to create and evaluate the quality, safety and shelf life of instant porridge complementary feeding with the substitution of catfish flour and pumpkin flour. The method used in this study was an experimental study with two factorial completely randomized design with two repetitions to evaluate the product sensory. Furthermore, quality and safety testing was carried out according to the parameters set by Indonesia National Standard and Indonesia National Food and Drug Agency. In the final stage, the shelf life evaluation was carried out using the Extended Storage Studies (ESS) method using room temperature 27-37oC. The results showed that the use of catfish flour as much as 15% and pumpkin flour as much as 10% gave the best results on the sensory value of instant porridge. The product had a fairly good nutritional value, and safe in terms of heavy metals and microbiology. However, the water content of the product was still too high from the standard. The result of shelf life testing using the ESS method, instant porridge products had shelf life of 6 months at room temperature 27-37°C. The implications of this research can be used as a reference in the development of complementary feeding made from local food.