Biotechnology is an alternative solution to meet food needs in Indonesia

Published 2023년 6월 18일

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The article highlights the potential of biotechnology products, especially genetically engineered seeds, in addressing the increasing food demand due to population growth. The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Tropical Biology (SEAMEO Biotrop) emphasizes the importance of superior and quality seeds for Indonesian farmers to enhance agricultural production and lower operational costs. However, there is a need to ensure the safety of these products in terms of food, environment, and health. The article also mentions the government's target to achieve self-sufficiency in corn fodder this year through the use of biotechnology seeds, aiming to support the meat self-sufficiency in Indonesia.

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REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, PASURUAN -- Biotechnology products that utilize genetic engineering can be an alternative solution to meet food needs that continue to increase from time to time due to population growth. The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Tropical Biology (SEAMEO Biotrop) views that superior and quality seeds resulting from genetic engineering are urgently needed by farmers in Indonesia. "The use of biotechnology seeds can increase agricultural production and reduce operational costs," said Director of SEAMEO Biotrop Zulhamsyah Imran in Pasuruan, East Java. Zulham said, biotechnology products must prioritize food safety, environmental safety, and health security considering that agricultural products from genetic engineering are not only consumed by the Indonesian population, but also the world's population. He hopes that factories that produce biotechnology seeds can develop rapidly, so they can meet farmers' needs for pest-resistant and climate-adaptive crops in Indonesia. ...

Source: Republika