PT Sang Hyang Seri (SHS), Indonesia’s national rice seed producer, reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening agricultural technology collaboration with the United States through participation in the Indonesia-US–US Digital Technology Dialogue organized by the Indonesian Consulate General in Chicago (24/11).

The forum, in its third edition, brought together key stakeholders, including Indonesian Ambassador to the US Indroyono Soesilo, Senior Advisor to the Foreign Minister for Interagency Relations Prasetyo Hadi, Consul General Trisari Dyah Paramita, and representatives from ministries, research institutions, academia, and agricultural business associations from both Indonesia and Illinois.

PT Sang Hyang Seri Leads Digital Agriculture Initiatives

SHS President Director Adhi Cahyono Nugroho attended the forum as part of Indonesia’s official delegation. He emphasized the importance of international collaboration in accelerating Indonesia’s agricultural transformation.

“Collaboration with global partners, especially the United States, will strengthen Indonesia’s capacity in seed innovation, cultivation technology, and the development of a modern agricultural ecosystem. PT Sang Hyang Seri is ready to become the locomotive for agricultural transformation toward a more resilient food self-sufficiency, in line with the guidance of President Prabowo Subianto, Danantara, and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia,” Nugroho said.

Strategic Partnerships Discussed During the Dialogue

During the forum, participants discussed concrete plans with US partners, including the development of crop drying technology, joint research with Argonne National Laboratory and the Soybean Innovation Lab, and potential collaboration with the Illinois Soybean Association for soybean-based product development.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia also encouraged broader subnational collaboration between Indonesian and US state governments to open new opportunities with businesses, universities, industry associations, and government agencies in the agricultural sector.

Forum Highlights Digital and AI Applications in Agriculture

The dialogue served as a platform to discuss the use of digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in developing superior seeds, cultivation systems, mechanization, and agricultural product marketing. SHS’ involvement strengthens its role as a strategic state-owned enterprise focused on superior seed production and sustainable agricultural innovation.

Indonesian Delegation Visits US Research and Agribusiness Institutions

As part of the program, the Indonesian delegation visited the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the Illinois Department of Agriculture (ILDA) in Springfield. They also met with executives from global agribusiness company Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) to explore opportunities in seed research, post-harvest technology, food innovation, and digital agriculture systems.

PHOTO: PT SANG HYANG SERI

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