RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - The Indonesian government is strengthening adaptive agricultural technology to help farmers maintain food production during the 2026 dry season and increasing climate challenges.

Through the Agricultural Assembly and Modernization Agency (BRMP), the Ministry of Agriculture is promoting the use of drought-resistant crop varieties, water-saving irrigation systems, and dryland-specific cultivation methods across various regions in Indonesia.

Quoting an official statement released on May 27, 2026, the minister Andi Amran Sulaiman emphasized the importance of early mitigation measures, including accelerated planting schedules, improved water management, and the use of adaptive crop varieties in drought-prone areas.

“Farmers need to utilize early-harvest and drought-resistant varieties such as Inpago 4–13, Inpari 38–46, Situbagendit, Situpatenggang, Padjadjaran, and Cakrabuana so production can remain stable during the dry season,” Amran said.

Since early 2026, BRMP regional offices have intensified the dissemination of adaptive farming technologies, including drought-tolerant seeds, water-efficient cultivation techniques, and location-specific planting systems.

In the Riau Islands, BRMP has introduced drought-resistant rice varieties such as Cakrabuana Agritan and Inpari 38 Tadah Hujan Agritan through field assistance programs, seed distribution, and farmer outreach initiatives.

Meanwhile, BRMP Bali is supporting the use of Jakarin corn seeds, which are considered adaptable to areas with limited water availability while maintaining productivity.

The Ministry of Agriculture is also promoting the Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) irrigation method, a water-saving technology designed to improve irrigation efficiency without reducing crop yields.

In addition, BRMP has developed the Larikan Gogo Super (Largo Super) dryland farming system, which combines upland rice varieties, row planting techniques, balanced fertilization, organic materials, and biological pest control to improve sustainable land productivity.

Head of BRMP Fadjry Djufry said location-specific agricultural innovation is essential to maintaining Indonesia’s food production sustainability amid climate uncertainty.

“BRMP continues to encourage the implementation of agricultural innovations tailored to regional characteristics, ranging from adaptive crop varieties and efficient water management to dryland cultivation systems, so agricultural productivity can be maintained,” Fadjry stated.

Through wider dissemination of adaptive technologies, water-saving systems, and climate-resilient crop varieties, the Indonesian government remains optimistic that the country’s agricultural sector will become more resilient and productive in facing climate-related challenges.