Indonesia Seeking China's Assistance For Hybrid Rice Research
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Kamila [2011-05-20]
Indonesian and Chinese scientists have jointly conducted a technical research program aimed at developing best hybrid rice variety for Indonesia with the effective research period set to due in 2013.
The program was designed to be effective within three years starting from April this year, to last in 2013. China has sent its scientists to Indonesia since April this year as an advance, preparing the success of this program. Through such a program, Indonesia hopes to send its agricultural scientists and officials to be trained in China, developing best training programs for Indonesian farmers in selecting the best hybrid rice variety that fits with the country's soil and natural condition.
Indonesia and China are two large countries most of whose populations consume rice. The joint cooperation in hybrid rice research program between scientists in both countries is highly expected to improve the average rice production in Indonesia.