IPB, Cianjur to cooperate

BOGOR, West Java: The Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) and the administration of Cianjur signed a cooperation agreement Thursday aimed at helping the area, known to be the traditional rice barn of West Java, to increase agricultural production.

Representing IPB at the signing of the agreement was Rector Prof. Soleh Solahuddin, while Cianjur was represented by Regent Harkat Handiamihardja.

"This is an effort on our part to improve people's welfare through increasing agriculture productivity," Harkat said.

The cooperation includes training and information service for community members, development of practical farming technology, and establishment of business consultation "clinics". (24)