Indonesia strengthens food security through regional seed initiatives

Indonesian regional governments are implementing various initiatives to strengthen food security and seed independence. In Gorontalo, the Ministry of Agriculture is coordinating with local authorities to prepare the MANTAP (Food Crop Seed Independence Program) and the PM-AAS (Modern Agriculture – Advanced Agriculture System) programs. This coordination aims to ensure the availability, variety, and seasonal suitability of seeds for local farmers.

In Bojonegoro, East Java, the local government has distributed 589.8 tons of rice seeds to cover approximately 23,693 hectares of farmland. This distribution is supported by a combination of national, provincial, and regency budgets. Additionally, Bojonegoro is collaborating with Gadjah Mada University to develop and test high-yield rice varieties, such as Gamagora 7, to boost regional agricultural productivity.