Indonesian President Joko Widodo ordered his ministers to direct an economic stimulus program to 2.44 farmers to maintain domestic food production.
The government will provide the farmers with a monthly stipend of USD 38.00 direct cash aid and USD 38.00 in agricultural products such as seeds and fertilizers for the next three months so they can start the next planting season.
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