Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Indonesian farmers planting rice By Lipika Pelham BBC News Indonesia's president has ordered the military to help farmers plant rice, as severe drought fuelled by the El Ni？... The semi-aquatic rice seedlings need consistent irrigation during the growing season.... " Since rainfall has occurred on some provinces, we want to encourage farmers to start planting rice," said Mr Widodo....

After Eid, the market will be flooded," he said. Markets had shown relief when Indonesia's chief economic minister said on Tuesday the ban would only cover refined, bleached and deodorized( RBD) palm olein, but a day later authorities announced other products would be included.... Read full storyThe ban gave a lift to his approval rating in an independent survey conducted from April 20-25-recovering slightly from a 15-percentage-point slump from January.... Read full storyFood seller Sandri, 4