PG Meritjan Kediri Absorbs Sugarcane, Targets 7.5 Percent Yield
Kediri (ANTARA) - PG Meritjan Sugar Factory in Kediri, East Java, has actively begun absorbing sugarcane from farmers for the 2026 milling season, targeting a sugar content (rendement) of up to 7.5 per cent.
The General Manager of PG Meritjan Kediri, Tites Agung Priyono, explained that the factory has officially started the sugarcane milling process for the 2026 season. According to the plan, the factory intends to mill up to 2.5 million quintals of sugarcane.
“We have started the 2026 milling. For this year’s milling season, we have set a target volume of 2.5 million quintals with an average target rendemen of 7.5 per cent,” he stated in Kediri on Saturday.
He also added that the 2026 milling target is higher than that of the 2025 season, during which the factory processed 2.2 million quintals.
PG Meritjan is undertaking various preparations for the 2026 season to support national sugar self-sufficiency. These measures include general steam tests across all machine stations and maintaining strong cooperation with farmers, which has reached a rate of 99.03 per cent.
The management has also requested support and prayers from all stakeholders, including the government as policymakers and the local community, to ensure the smooth operation of the factory’s milling process.
“We ask for the blessings of the local community and policymakers, hoping that the milling proceeds smoothly and that all employees remain safe,” he said.
He noted that sugarcane farmers are delivering cane in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), specifically ensuring the sugarcane is sweet, clean, and fresh (MBS).
“All members of the APTR [Sugarcane Farmers Association] are committed to sending their harvests to PG Meritjan; we are united and hope the 2026 milling at PG Meritjan is a success,” he added.
The 2026 milling process commenced with a joint prayer involving management, community leaders, and partner farmers. The event proceeded smoothly and in an orderly manner.