President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, launched the 800,081 Merah Putih Village Cooperatives to enhance economic independence and combat exploitative practices prevalent in rural areas. During the official inauguration in Central Java, Prabowo highlighted the challenges faced by farmers, such as post-harvest losses due to inadequate transportation and storage facilities. He also addressed the issue of subsidized fertilizer not reaching farmers effectively due to bureaucratic hurdles. Moreover, Prabowo emphasized the exploitation by middlemen and loan sharks, leading farmers to sell their crops at low prices. The establishment of the Merah Putih Village Cooperatives aims to break the cycle of exploitation and empower farmers for a more sustainable agricultural industry. Through this program, Prabowo aims to bring transformational change and improve the livelihoods of rural communities.
President Prabowo: Merah Putih Village Cooperatives to Eradicate Middlemen and Loan Sharks
