InfoSAWIT, KATINGAN – The Plantation Office of Central Kalimantan Province (Disbun Kalteng), through the UPT Plantation Protection and Seed Supervision Center (BP3B), continues to strengthen the quality supervision of palm oil seeds to ensure the quality circulating in its region. In this effort, the Head of UPT BP3B, David Hariyanto, along with the Plant Seed Supervisory Team, conducted oversight at the seed nursery owned by CV. Wira Nusantara Cipta in Handiwung Village, Tasik Payawan District, Katingan Regency, last Wednesday.
The Head of the Central Kalimantan Plantation Office, H. Rizky Ramadhana Badjuri, through the Head of UPT BP3B, emphasized the importance of the availability of superior and certified palm oil seeds. “Currently, the availability of quality seeds for the people of Central Kalimantan is our main focus, considering that this province is the second-largest palm oil plantation area in Indonesia. However, the rampant circulation of counterfeit seeds remains a significant challenge,” David stated, as reported by InfoSAWIT from UPT BP3B Disbun Kalteng on Monday (March 3, 2025).
To address this challenge, UPT BP3B is committed to strengthening supervision to ensure that the seeds circulating among the public are superior, certified, and labeled. In this supervision, the team ensures that the nursery procedures at CV. Wira Nusantara Cipta meet the required standards. The seeds available at the nursery are of the D x P TN.1 variety sourced from PT. Bakti Tani Nusantara, Batam.
In addition to seed quality supervision, UPT BP3B also provides socialization regarding the latest guidelines in palm oil seedling and certification. This socialization refers to the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia's Decree No. 4 of 2025, aimed at increasing compliance with applicable seedling standards.
The Director of CV. Wira Nusantara Cipta, who also serves as the Secretary of the Central Kalimantan Plantation Seed Producers Association, Etchel Wira Cipta, expressed his commitment to producing quality seeds. “We are committed to continuously improving the quality of palm oil seeds produced by adhering to the latest seedling standards,” he stated.
This initiative aligns with the priority program Huma Betang from the Governor and Deputy Governor of Central Kalimantan, H. Agustiar Sabran and H. Edy Pratowo, in realizing a Dignified Central Kalimantan. With stricter supervision and the implementation of better seedling standards, Disbun Kalteng hopes to enhance palm oil plantation productivity in the region while protecting farmers from low-quality seeds. (T2)
