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Polri holds nationwide corn planting for food self-sufficiency
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On March 7, 2026, the Indonesian National Police (Polri) organized a simultaneous nationwide corn planting event as part of efforts to achieve food self-sufficiency in line with President Prabowo Subianto's directive. The initiative targets one million hectares of corn planting, building on the previous year's surplus production. Kapolri General Listyo Sigit Prabowo attended the event in South Sumatra, highlighting its support for the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program.
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