Bayer CropScience signs cooperation agreement on hybrid rice with Indonesia

The aim of this cooperation is to further develop hybrid rice technology and to further support rice production in Indonesia, The letter of intent regarding this cooperation agreement has been recently signed by Mr Hans-Josef Schill, President Director of PT. Bayer Indonesia on the Office of Ministry of Agriculture in Jakarta. “Further investment in the research and development of innovative agricultural technologies like hybrid rice in Indonesia confirms the support from Bayer CropScience to the Ministry of Agriculture objective of achieving sustainable rice self-sufficiency for Indonesia” commented Mr. Hans-Josef Schill.

“Hybrid rice is a strategic crop for Bayer CropScience said Mr. Sidi Asmono, Indonesia BioScience Manager, Bayer CropScience. In 2007 we have strengthened our excellent position on the hybrid rice market in Indonesia. For Bayer CropScience, Indonesia is definitely a key country in our global strategy for hybrid rice and we are looking at significant business expansion here after our initial market introduction in 2006”.

“PT Bayer Indonesia is very proud to cooperate with the Ministry of Agriculture to further develop hybrid rice in Indonesia. Hybrid rice technology will be beneficial to the Indonesian farmers and will contribute to a sustainable increase in rice productivity in the country” said Mr. Hans Josef-Schill, President Director of PT Bayer Indonesia.

Bayer CropScience is a global leader in the development of hybrid rice that excels in yield, seed quality, taste and cooking quality and has built a strong expertise in hybrid rice breeding and production. Bayer CropScience hybrid rice seeds have been commercialized under the global umbrella brand Arize® in seven countries in 2007 (India, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Brazil) and further market expansion is planned in China, USA and Thailand. Bayer CropScience has been active in hybrid rice in Indonesia since 2004 with significant investments to develop and produce locally hybrid rice seeds and Arize® Hibrindo R-1 hybrid rice seeds have been commercialized in the West Java, East Java and Gorontalo provinces since 2006.

Arize® Hibrindo R-1 is the rice hybrid that has been specifically developed by our company for the Indonesian market. It has been widely tested in various agro-climatic conditions in Indonesia and was officially registered by the Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture. Arize® Hibrindo R-1 can be planted in most parts of the country, in both wet and dry seasons. These high quality seeds have excellent genetic purity and germination rate. Arize® Hibrindo R-1 has consistently outperformed inbred and other hybrid varieties in terms of yield and its unique ability to tolerate bacterial leaf blight, providing an impressive average yield of 9 tonnes/hectare. It also offers to Indonesian rice millers and consumers excellent grain, cooking, aromatic and taste qualities, which are meeting the Indonesian market demands.

Hybrid rice has the potential of yielding up to 35% more than the best inbred varieties grown under similar conditions. Hybrid rice technology provides farmers with high yields, saves land for agricultural diversification and creates rural employment opportunities. Hybrid rice can therefore play a major role in enhancing the productivity of the rice crop and therefore in contributing to sustainable food security.

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Bayer CropScience signs cooperation agreement on hybrid rice with Indonesia