Bulog and BRIN expand technology partnership for food security
Indonesia’s state logistics agency Perum Bulog has expanded its partnership with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) to strengthen government rice reserves management using technology to improve quality, prevent pests, and support food security.
President Director of Perum Bulog Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani said the collaboration enhances Bulog’s transformation in managing food supply chains through innovation-driven systems.
“Through synergy with BRIN, Bulog not only strengthens its role in maintaining food availability and price stability but also promotes technological innovation to improve overall food logistics management,” Ramdhani said in Jakarta on Sunday.
Bulog and BRIN signed an addendum to their memorandum of understanding on food and agricultural supply chain research in Jakarta on Friday, March 27.
The agreement was signed by Ramdhani and BRIN Head Arif Satria, reinforcing a strategic partnership that has been in place since 2024.
Ramdhani said the expanded cooperation covers smart farming development using advanced technologies, optimization of food processing infrastructure, warehouse modernization, and diversification of food products.
The partnership also includes joint product dissemination, public communication, and the development of national food networks to improve efficiency and resilience across Indonesia’s food system.
In addition, both parties will focus on food preservation technologies, including the use of irradiation techniques, to enhance product quality, extend shelf life, and improve national food distribution efficiency.
“With this addendum, the company is committed to strengthening cross-sector collaboration to support an adaptive, innovative, and sustainable national food security system,” Ramdhani added.
Meanwhile, Satria said the collaboration is crucial to accelerate the downstream application of research, ensuring innovations are not confined to laboratories but implemented in strategic sectors.
“This partnership is a concrete step to ensure research outcomes are applied directly to build a more modern, efficient, and sustainable national food system,” he said.
The initiative supports Indonesia’s efforts to strengthen government rice reserves management and maintain food quality as part of broader measures to enhance sustainable national food security.
Related news: Gov’t ensures optimal rice production ahead of dry season
Related news: Farmers urged to use adaptive rice varieties as dry season looms
Translator: Muhammad Harianto, Martha Herlinawati Simanjuntak