Jakarta (ANTARA) - The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)\nis conducting research to develop superior cattle and livestock feed in\norder to reduce Indonesia\u2019s dependence on imports of livestock products\nand milk.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe research currently being developed by BRIN is how we can produce\nsuperior cattle through breeding and also nutrition for livestock feed,\u201d\nsaid BRIN Head Arif Satria on the sidelines of the International\nStrategic Meeting on Scientific Pathways for Sustainable Livestock\nIndustry Transformation at the BRIN Office in Jakarta on Friday.<\/p>\n
In its implementation, Arif emphasised that BRIN does not work alone,\nbut collaborates with universities, the Ministry of Agriculture, and\nprivate sector partners.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese private partners can synergise with BRIN to produce such\ninnovations,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
This collaborative approach leads to one main goal, namely to reduce\nnational import dependency through increased domestic milk production\nand productivity.<\/p>\n
\u201cTherefore, the current first stage being carried out is research to\nproduce superior cattle, to be able to increase that milk production,\u201d\nhe said.<\/p>\n
In addition to focusing on production, Arif mentioned the second step\nthat BRIN is paying attention to is creating research and innovations\ncapable of adapting to climate change to establish a resilient livestock\nsystem.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo that what is created is sustainable livestock. So, how we create\nsustainable farming,\u201d said Arif Satria.<\/p>\n
On the same occasion, the Minister of National Development\nPlanning\/Head of Bappenas, Rachmat Pambudy, affirmed that strengthening\nresearch and development is key to driving improvements in national\nlivestock sector productivity.<\/p>\n
Therefore, according to him, BRIN\u2019s role is considered very strategic\nin building the foundation for productivity enhancements, from the\npoultry subsector to livestock animals such as beef and dairy\ncattle.<\/p>\n
\u201cSeeds are the source of progress in increasing production and\nproductivity,\u201d said Rachmat Pambudy.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/brin-researches-superior-cattle-and-livestock-feed-to-reduce-import-dependency-1774605084", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }