Indonesia plans to import 2 million cattle to support a free meal program for nearly 90 million.

Indonesia plans to import an additional 2 million dairy and beef cattle over five years to support a free meal program for nearly 90 million children and pregnant women. Australia, which sent over half a million cattle last year, is expected to remain the main supplier. The government aims to reduce dependence on imported meat by fostering local farming of imported young cattle, aiming to boost local economies and employment.

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