Despite the lack of rainfall, a significant reduction in corn production in Indonesia in the current season will not happen, predicts the Foreign agricultural service at USDA (FAS USDA). The decrease in yield in dry areas will be partially offset by rising yields on irrigated land.

The lack of rainfall caused by a strong El niño. According to preliminary forecasts, the gross harvest of corn in the season of 2014/2015 will be close to the average level of 8.8 million tons But actual yields will depend greatly on the weather in November and December, at a critical time for corn development period.

The import of maize may decrease to 3.2 million tons in connection with an informal ban on the importation of corn, set in July 2015. Last season, which ended 30 September, Indonesia has collected 9.1 million tons of corn and imported 3.5 million tonnes