HarvestPlus Solutions Indonesia

14/08/2026

Belajar langsung dari lapangan, tumbuh bersama menuju pertanian berkelanjutan.

Pada tanggal 20 Juli 2026, sebanyak 350 petani dari Desa Pematang Setrak dan desa-desa sekitarnya mengikuti Temu Lapang Petani sebagai bagian dari rangkaian Sekolah Lapang Petani Program Sustainable Pesticide Management Framework (SPMF).

Melalui kunjungan ke demoplot, para petani mempelajari penerapan Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), Pesticide Management, dan Stewardship, sekaligus berdiskusi serta berbagi pengalaman dalam menghadapi tantangan budidaya padi.

Kegiatan ini menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran terbaik lahir dari kolaborasi, praktik langsung, dan semangat saling berbagi antarpetani.

Terima kasih kepada seluruh petani yang telah berpartisipasi serta para mitra HarvestPlus Solutions, CropLife Indonesia, dan Syngenta Indonesia yang terus berkomitmen mendukung pertanian Indonesia yang lebih produktif, aman, dan berkelanjutan.

14/08/2026

From the Rice Field to a Healthier Future!

A meaningful harvest took place in Serdang Bedagai, North Sumatra, on August 13, 2026, as farmers harvested biofortified rice in Dusun Kelapa, Desa Melati 2, Perbaungan.

The event brought together around 120 participants, including farmers, farmer groups, agricultural extension officers, local government, academics, cooperatives, and SPPG representatives.

Why is this harvest important?

Biofortified rice is developed to contain higher levels of essential micronutrients such as zinc, helping improve the nutritional quality of one of Indonesia's most important staple foods.

By connecting farmers with cooperatives and SPPG, HarvestPlus Solutions is helping explore a pathway for biofortified rice to reach communities through the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program, while also creating potential market opportunities for farmers.

This is what it means to build a food system that delivers not only more food, but better nutrition.

Together, we can turn every harvest into an opportunity to strengthen food security, improve nutrition, support farmers, and contribute to the prevention of stunting.

🌱 From the field. For nutrition. For healthier generations.

06/08/2026

🌾 **Good nutrition starts with better food.**

Indonesia has reached another exciting milestone with the launch of **Nutrizinc AR1, AR2, and AR3**—three new biofortified rice varieties developed through the collaboration between the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia (BRMP Padi) and HarvestPlus.

Because rice is eaten every day by millions of Indonesians, improving its nutritional value can make a real difference in helping reduce micronutrient deficiencies and supporting the fight against stunting.

These new varieties combine **better nutrition, strong agronomic performance, and excellent grain quality**, benefiting both farmers and consumers. It's a powerful example of how agricultural innovation can help create healthier communities and a more resilient food system.

At HarvestPlus Solutions, we are proud to work with our partners to bring these innovations closer to farmers and families across Indonesia.

Together, we're growing healthier harvests—and healthier futures. 🌱💚

27/07/2026

🌱 Keluarga Sehat, Petani Sejahtera! 🌾

Kesejahteraan petani dimulai dari keluarga yang sehat. 💚

Pada 15 Juli 2026, sebanyak 58 ibu-ibu Kelompok Wanita Tani (KWT) di Desa Pematang Setrak, Kabupaten Serdang Bedagai, Sumatera Utara, mengikuti penyuluhan Gizi Keluarga Sehat dan Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat (PHBS) sebagai bagian dari rangkaian program Sustainable Pesticide Management Framework (SPMF), kolaborasi HarvestPlus Solutions dan CropLife Indonesia

Melalui edukasi tentang gizi seimbang dan pola hidup bersih dan sehat, kita bersama-sama membangun keluarga petani yang lebih sehat, kuat, dan tangguh.

Karena petani yang sejahtera lahir dari keluarga yang sehat. 🌾💚

19/07/2026

🌾 Hati Tenang, Hasil Gemilang!

Semangat belajar dan berbagi mewarnai kegiatan Zona Panen Melimpah & Temu Lapang Petani Program SPMF yang dilaksanakan pada hari Kamis tanggal 16 Juli 2026, di Desa Melati II, Kecamatan Perbaungan, Kabupaten Serdang Bedagai.

Sebanyak lebih dari 320 petani mengikuti berbagai sesi pembelajaran mulai dari melihat langsung hasil demoplot padi, belajar tentang Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), pengelolaan pestisida yang aman dan berkelanjutan, hingga berdiskusi mengenai tantangan dan solusi budidaya bersama para penyuluh dan tim teknis.

Kegiatan ini merupakan hasil kolaborasi antara PT Nufarm Indonesia, HarvestPlus Solutions Indonesia, CropLife Indonesia, pemerintah daerah, serta para penyuluh pertanian untuk mendukung peningkatan kapasitas petani menuju pertanian yang lebih produktif, aman, dan berkelanjutan.

💬 "Keberhasilan pembangunan pertanian tidak dapat dicapai oleh satu pihak saja. Dibutuhkan kolaborasi yang kuat antara pemerintah, sektor swasta, penyuluh, dan lembaga pendamping."
— Mustofa, Ketua Tim Kerja CWS Serdang Bedagai.

💬 "Petani adalah pejuang pangan, dan hasil panen melimpah dimulai dari pengetahuan yang tepat."
— Baskita Karo Karo, Regional Manager PT Nufarm Sumatera Utara dan Aceh.

💬 "Kami percaya bahwa peningkatan produktivitas pertanian harus sejalan dengan peningkatan kesehatan keluarga petani dan sistem pangan yang berkelanjutan."
— Isnaini Jalil, Project Manager HarvestPlus Solutions Indonesia.

Terima kasih kepada seluruh petani, penyuluh, Pemerintah Kabupaten Serdang Bedagai, PT Nufarm Indonesia, CropLife Indonesia, dan seluruh mitra yang telah menjadi bagian dari upaya bersama membangun pertanian Indonesia yang lebih maju, produktif, dan berkelanjutan. 🌱

11/06/2026

29/04/2026

The first session of the Rice Farmer Field School (FFS) under the Sustainable Pesticide Management Framework (SPMF) Program was successfully conducted on April 28, 2026, in Pematang Sijonam, with the participation of 30 local farmers. This Farmer Field School is part of the collaborative initiative between Bayer, as a member of CropLife Indonesia, and HarvestPlus Solutions through the SPMF Program, aimed at promoting sustainable agricultural practices while strengthening farmers’ technical capacity.

In this first meeting, farmers received practical learning sessions on several key topics, including the use of the Paddy Soil Test Kit (PUTS), seed selection, and seed treatment practices. One of the key sessions was the seed treatment presentation delivered by Bayer’s technical partner team, highlighting the importance of proper seed preparation as a critical first step toward achieving healthy crop establishment. Seed treatment offers multiple benefits for rice cultivation. It helps protect seeds from early-stage pests and diseases, improves seed germination and seedling vigor, supports more uniform crop growth, and can significantly reduce potential yield losses.

An equally important practical lesson demonstrated during the session was the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during seed treatment application. Farmers were encouraged to always use appropriate PPE to minimize direct exposure to treatment materials, ensuring their health and safety while handling agricultural inputs.

29/04/2026

The training on the use of the Paddy Soil Test Kit (PUTS) was successfully conducted for students of the Faculty of Agriculture at UPMI (Universitas Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Indonesia), held at the UPMI campus in Medan on April 27, 2026. This activity is part of the follow-up action initiated by UPMI lecturers who previously participated in the Training of Trainers (TOT) for Farmer Field School Facilitators under the Sustainable Pesticide Management Framework (SPMF) Program. It reflects how knowledge gained through the TOT is being cascaded to the next generation of agricultural practitioners.

During the training, students were introduced to the practical use of PUTS as a simple yet effective tool for analyzing soil nutrient conditions in paddy fields. This knowledge will equip them for future field practice as part of their community service activities, where they will provide soil analysis services directly to farmers. By helping farmers better understand the nutrient status of their paddy fields, students will support the delivery of more accurate fertilizer recommendations. This will enable farmers to apply fertilizers more efficiently, reduce unnecessary input costs, improve soil health, and ultimately increase rice productivity.

This initiative highlights the importance of collaboration between academia and field-based agricultural programs in preparing young agricultural professionals while contributing to more sustainable farming practices and stronger food security for Indonesia.

26/04/2026

The first session of the Farmer Field School (FFS) under the SPMF Program was successfully conducted on April 24, 2026, in Melati 2 Village, Perbaungan Sub-district, Serdang Bedagai, North Sumatra, Indonesia. This activity marked an important follow-up to the Training of Trainers (TOT) for FFS Facilitators under Sustainable Pesticide Management Framework (SPMF) Program, a collaboration between CropLife Indonesia and HarvestPlus Solutions.

The session brought together 30 local farmers who actively participated in both theoretical discussions and hands-on practices. The training was facilitated by agricultural extension workers (PPL) who had previously completed the TOT, ensuring that knowledge and skills are effectively transferred at the farmer level.

Key topics covered during this first meeting included the use of the Paddy Soil Test Kit (PUTS), land preparation techniques, seed selection, and seed treatment. These practices are essential in improving soil nutrient management, optimizing input use, enhancing crop productivity, and reducing production costs.