KDM Partners with BRIN, West Java Ready to Produce High-Yield Rice Seeds The utilization of superior seeds from BRIN research is expected to boost crop yields. Rep: Lilis Sri Handayani/ Red: Gita Amanda

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, BANDUNG -- Research becomes the main foundation in determining the direction of regional development. Besides that, research also becomes the key to ensuring government policies are in line with the needs of the community and have long-term impacts. This was stated by West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi after signing a Memorandum of Understanding on Synergy between the West Java Provincial Government and the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) at Bale Pakuan, Bandung City, on Sunday. "Research is a necessity. Why is it that development often does not align with the expectations of the community or is not long-lasting, because of the weakness in research," said the governor affectionately known as KDM. KDM assured that the West Java Provincial Government is committed to making research results the compass in every decision-making process. This is especially to improve economic productivity and the agricultural sector. One concrete implementation of this ...