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Indonesia plans nationwide expansion of high-yield rice seeds

Indonesian Agriculture Minister announces massive rollout of high-yield rice seeds to boost national food security.

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Andi Amran Sulaiman, Minister of Agriculture, stated on 2026-04-12 that high-yield rice seeds produced by the Indonesian Center for Rice Agricultural Modernization (BRMP Padi) in Subang District, West Java, could produce yields of 10-13 tons per hectare. [1] Rando Purba officially registered as a candidate for the head of Rancabango village in Subang Regency, West Java, on September 2, 2024. [2] According to Andi Amran Sulaiman, the BRMP Padi seed center in Subang is the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia with an annual production capacity of 250 tons. [3] Andi Amran Sulaiman stated that the rice seed subsidy aims to encourage farmers to adopt the Modern Agriculture to Advanced Agricultural Systems (PM-AAS), which has been shown to increase productivity from 5-6 tons per hectare to 11-12 tons per hectare. [4] Andi Amran Sulaiman, Minister of Agriculture, announced on 2026-04-12 that the government will expand the use of these high-yield rice seeds on a massive scale throughout Indonesia. [5] Rando Purba committed to serving only one term and not running for a second period if elected. [6] Rando Purba plans to prioritize agriculture, education, youth development, SMEs, and public service governance if elected. [7] Rando Purba proposed reviewing and potentially eliminating the 'Urdes Pribumi' levy if he is given the mandate to lead the village. [8]
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  1. Andi Amran Sulaiman, Minister of Agriculture, stated on 2026-04-12 that high-yield rice seeds produced by the Indonesian Center for Rice Agricultural Modernization (BRMP Padi) in Subang District, West Java, could produce yields of 10-13 tons per hectare. · ANTARA
  2. Rando Purba officially registered as a candidate for the head of Rancabango village in Subang Regency, West Java, on September 2, 2024. · Media Indonesia
  3. According to Andi Amran Sulaiman, the BRMP Padi seed center in Subang is the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia with an annual production capacity of 250 tons. · ANTARA
  4. Andi Amran Sulaiman stated that the rice seed subsidy aims to encourage farmers to adopt the Modern Agriculture to Advanced Agricultural Systems (PM-AAS), which has been shown to increase productivity from 5-6 tons per hectare to 11-12 tons per hectare. · ANTARA
  5. Andi Amran Sulaiman, Minister of Agriculture, announced on 2026-04-12 that the government will expand the use of these high-yield rice seeds on a massive scale throughout Indonesia. · ANTARA
  6. Rando Purba committed to serving only one term and not running for a second period if elected. · Media Indonesia
  7. Rando Purba plans to prioritize agriculture, education, youth development, SMEs, and public service governance if elected. · Media Indonesia
  8. Rando Purba proposed reviewing and potentially eliminating the 'Urdes Pribumi' levy if he is given the mandate to lead the village. · Media Indonesia
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