Pupuk Indonesia intensifies research to strengthen food security
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State-owned fertilizer producer Pupuk Indonesia is intensifying agriculture research through its subsidiary, Pupuk Indonesia Pangan, in its effort to strengthen national food security.
Pupuk Indonesia investment director Gusrizal said his office had contributed to food security through its research and development programs nationwide since 2013.
“We have conducted research programs in Kapuas [Central Kalimantan], Ketapang [West Kalimantan] and Merauke [Papua],” Gusrizal said in a statement on Monday.
He further said Pupuk Indonesia had prepared Rp 30 billion (US$2.3 million) to conduct research on upstream product development and fertilizing, land cultivation and for marketing programs conducted under the assistance of agriculture experts from various institutions this year.
“The research has helped farmers increase their harvest yields for the last three years,” Gusrizal claimed.
He further said the company would focus on researching downstream products, such as ammonia and urea fertilizers.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which subsidiary is responsible for Pupuk Indonesia's intensified agricultural research?
Which subsidiary is responsible for Pupuk Indonesia's intensified agricultural research?
The state-owned fertilizer producer is intensifying its agriculture research through its subsidiary, Pupuk Indonesia Pangan. This effort aims to strengthen national food security across Indonesia.
Q.How much money has Pupuk Indonesia allocated for research this year?
How much money has Pupuk Indonesia allocated for research this year?
Pupuk Indonesia has prepared Rp 30 billion (US$2.3 million) for this year's research. This funding will support upstream product development, fertilising, land cultivation, and marketing programs with expert assistance.
Q.What areas has Pupuk Indonesia conducted research programs in?
What areas has Pupuk Indonesia conducted research programs in?
Research programs have been conducted in Kapuas, Central Kalimantan; Ketapang, West Kalimantan; and Merauke, Papua. These initiatives are part of their nationwide research and development efforts since 2013.
Q.What types of products will the company focus on researching in the future?
What types of products will the company focus on researching in the future?
The company will focus on researching downstream products in the future. This includes key agricultural inputs such as ammonia and urea fertilisers, which are crucial for farming.
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