Innovative Fungicide Introduced to Boost Rice Productivity
Syngenta Indonesia has launched an innovative fungicide for rice based on Adepidyn technology. This type of pesticide, which specifically functions to kill, inhibit the growth of, or prevent fungal spores and pathogenic fungi, is intended to provide more effective crop protection to help farmers increase productivity amidst the challenges of plant diseases and weather uncertainty.
“The fungicide, named Miravis Duo, is designed to meet farmers’ needs for reliable disease control solutions, providing strong and consistent protection while keeping plants healthy, greener, and cleaner, thereby supporting higher potential yields,” said the President Director of Syngenta Indonesia, Eryanto.
Jember Regency was chosen as the launch location due to its vital role as one of the rice production centres in East Java and the Tapal Kuda region. Based on data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) as of 2 June 2026, Jember’s rice production reached 446,097 tonnes. This achievement is supported by various government programmes, such as land optimisation, the development of pump-based irrigation, fertiliser subsidies, and assistance with agricultural tools and machinery (alsintan).
To support increased harvests, Syngenta presents Miravis Duo, which is designed to provide protection against plant diseases through rapid absorption into the entire plant network and protection lasting up to 14 days after application.
In addition to maintaining plant health, the fungicide is claimed to help maintain the condition of the flag leaves, keeping them green and clean so that the photosynthesis process can occur more optimally. This condition is considered capable of increasing water use efficiency, strengthening plant growth, and supporting both the quality and quantity of harvests.
The Head of the Food Crop, Horticulture, and Plantation Service of Jember Regency, Moh Djamil, welcomed the arrival of this innovation.
“We highly appreciate Syngenta for introducing this innovation for farmers. We hope this technology can have a real impact on increasing agricultural productivity in Jember Regency. Moreover, the Government Purchase Price (HPP) for paddy is currently at a very good level, namely Rp7,500 per kilogram,” he said.
National Sales Head of Syngenta Indonesia, Fauzi Tubat, stated that increasing production is a crucial factor in supporting farmer welfare.
“Farmers must focus on increasing production. If volume increases and prices also rise, then farmer income will increase. Through the ‘Maju’ (Advanced) farmer strategy, Syngenta endeavours to maximise farmer profits, encourage sustainable agriculture, and strengthen collaboration to advance Indonesian agriculture,” said Fauzi.
In addition to introducing the new product, Syngenta also expressed appreciation to farming families by providing assistance in the form of bags and school stationery to 20 high-achieving children of farmers from the Al Mubarok Foundation Boarding School, Jember. This programme is expected to support the learning spirit of the younger generation while strengthening Jember’s role as one of the national food barns.