Septia Ryanthie, Jakarta – Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi has urged regency and city governments to promptly apply for crop failure insurance to mitigate the risk of losses for farmers due to hydrometeorological disasters. The threat of extreme weather in several areas of Central Java has raised concerns about the region's food security.
Ahmad Luthfi conveyed these directions during the Collective Commitment to Achieve the Food Security Performance Targets of Central Java Province 2026, held at The Sunan Hotel, Solo City, Central Java, on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026.
During the meeting, the former Chief of the Central Java Regional Police (Kapolda) highlighted the impact of extreme rainfall in the past few days, which has caused flooding in several areas.
He pointed out that the regions of Kudus, Pati, and Jepara are among the severely affected areas. Flooded areas in these regions have submerged agricultural land and have the potential to trigger crop failure, especially for rice crops currently in the growth stage."For Kudus, Pati, and Jepara, I urge immediate application for crop failure insurance," Ahmad Luthfi said.
Ahmad Luthfi emphasized that reports on the extent of affected land must be promptly submitted by the regency governments to the Head of the Central Java Department of Agriculture and Plantations, Defransisco Dasilva Tavares, so that the insurance application process can be expedited.
He mentioned that extreme weather and hydrometeorological disasters are risks that are difficult to avoid, especially during the rainy season.
"The resulting impacts can be mitigated through planned mitigation measures and rapid response from local governments," he stated.
In addition to crop failure insurance, Ahmad Luthfi also emphasized the importance of strengthening the standard operating procedures for disaster management at the regency and city levels. This includes preparedness in declaring a state of emergency, forming task forces, providing logistics, and meeting the basic needs of disaster-affected communities.
He added that efforts to maintain food security cannot be carried out solely by the provincial government. Collaboration among all regional heads is key to achieving the set targets.
"It cannot be done by a single governor. It must be with the support of regents and mayors," Ahmad Luthfi said.
This food security commitment is part of the Central Java Provincial Government's strategy to achieve food self-sufficiency by 2026. One of the main targets set is to achieve a rice production of 10.5 million tons of milled rice. The government hopes to minimize the impact of extreme weather on the agricultural sector through anticipatory measures and inter-regional cooperation.