📅 August 15, 2025

Two Indonesian agricultural entities committed to preserving and prospering the national agricultural sector amidst changing times

PT. Suryo Riset Indonesia (PT. SRI) and IPB University have long established a cooperative relationship in agriculture. Through the support of the Faculty of Agriculture of IPB University, PT Suryo Riset Indonesia continues to strive in building a symbiotic mutualism that is mutually dependent on each other. This is illustrated by the various activities that have been carried out together in realizing one of the important points of Sustanaible Development Goals (SDG's), namely Zero Hunger.

The reputation of IPB University as a pioneer of agriculture-based higher education institutions is unquestionable. This can be seen in the QS World University Ranking 2025 by Subject in Agriculture and Forestry which states that IPB University is ranked 1st in Southeast Asia, 10th in Asia, and 49th in the world. This assessment is based on five indicators, namely academic reputation, employer reputation, citation, h-index, and international research networks. This is directly proportional to IPB University's commitment to continue to be dedicated to the world of Indonesian agriculture in maintaining environmental balance through national food security.

IPB 9G rice cultivation is a form of cooperation between PT Suryo Riset Indonesia and IPB University. IPB 9G rice cultivation is carried out on dry land in Cibitung Wetan Village, Pamijahan District, Bogor Regency at an altitude of 400 meters above sea level (the foot of Mount Salak). IPB 9G rice developed on dry land is considered a modern agricultural solution that does not depend on the availability of water like rice fields because it is able to survive and save water use. IPB 9G rice is also considered capable of reaching 9 tons/hectare with an average productivity of 6 tons/hectare which has an impact on increasing agricultural production and the economy of farming communities.

Other forms of cooperation include the distribution of rice seeds and agricultural products, transfer of insights and agricultural practices, PT. Suryo Riset Indonesia became the first place to receive the privilege of transfer of technology (ToT) thanks to the dedication of students, alumni, academics, and practitioners of the Faculty of Agriculture of IPB University. These individuals are committed to the advancement of Indonesian agriculture through collaborative research and agriculture-based projects in order to achieve the national strategic plan of "Food Self-Sufficiency" which is President Prabowo Subianto's policy priority in 2025.

In practice, PT Suryo Riset Indonesia focuses its research studies on environmentally friendly microbial technology. The microbial technology that we develop utilizes the natural resources around the office of PT Suryo Riset Indonesia. PT Suryo Riset Indonesia is always committed to environmental conservation through the use of organic materials that do not disturb the local ecosystem.

Writer: SRI Editorial Team

Editor: Social Media Division of PT SRI