Indonesia: Accelerating the implementation of biotechnology seeds, the key to resilience in the Midst of the food crisis

Published 2024년 7월 31일

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The article highlights the critical role of biotechnology in addressing the food crisis in Indonesia, exacerbated by climate change. It underscores the decline in national rice production and the projected further decrease by 2050 without technological intervention. Biotechnology, particularly PRG seeds, is emphasized for its potential to enhance food production and quality. However, the development and commercialization of these seeds are hindered by stringent regulations, taking up to 15 years for approval. The article also notes the enthusiasm of farmers in adopting biotechnology, with successful examples from Vietnam and the Philippines showing yield increases of up to 30%. Collaborative efforts are essential to improve food security and support farmers, as noted by Agustine Christela Melviana from CropLife Indonesia.

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The need for contributions in the field of biotechnology to prevent the risk of a food crisis is increasingly needed. Based on BULOG data, the serious impact of climate change on food security is increasingly being felt, especially in terms of decreasing food crop production. For example, national rice production from January-April 2024 decreased by 17.74 percent compared to the same period the previous year, from 22.55 million tons to 18.55 million tons. ADVERTISEMENT Main Director of the Logistics Agency (BULOG) Bayu Krisnamurthi stated that there needs to be intervention to maintain food security. As in "business as usual" practice, rice production will decrease and prices will increase. "Without the use of technology, we project that in 2050 the amount of rice production will fall by 20 percent, but prices will rise by 20 percent," he explained through the agenda of the workshop "Sustainable Agriculture and Adoption of Modern Technology", Wednesday (31/7/2024) at Jakarta. For ...

Source: Wartaekonomi