October 10th, 2025
PTDI and Distanhorti West Java Hold Joint Sorghum Planting in Cirebon
PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI), in collaboration with the West Java Agricultural and Horticultural Service (Distanhorti), carried out a joint sorghum planting activity on the land of the UPTD Seed Center for Rice and Crops in Plumbon, Cirebon Regency, West Java.
The event was attended by the Deputy Governor of West Java, Erwan Setiawan, Cirebon Regent, Imron, prominent figures from West Java, such as Umuh Muchtar, as well as the Head of Distanhorti West Java, Dadan Hidayat.
This planting activity is a follow-up to the signing of a joint commitment between PTDI and Distanhorti West Java on August 23, 2025, related to optimizing sorghum cultivation in West Java.
Through this activity, PTDI reaffirms its role in carrying out its Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) programs, particularly in the food sector.
PTDI will provide technical support and technology related to sorghum processing, including the development and provision of processing machinery. Additionally, it will offer training and technical assistance to farmers and small-medium enterprises (SMEs) in the use of equipment, technology, and practices for processing sorghum agricultural products.
This program is part of PTDI's commitment to accelerating the creation of an innovative, productive, and independent agricultural ecosystem through improved quality and productivity of farming businesses.
Sorghum was chosen because of its potential as a strategic alternative food commodity for diversifying crops in both the food and horticultural sectors.
"As an aerospace company, we not only play a role in the development of aviation technology, but we also have a social responsibility to support national food security. Through the Sorghum Center, which we established in 2023 with the University of Pasundan (Unpas) under the Paguyuban Pasundan foundation, PTDI is committed to promoting food diversification and strengthening the independence of farmers in West Java. We believe that sorghum can be a sustainable solution to address future food challenges," said PTDI’s President Director, Gita Amperiawan.
Hopes for the Program
The Deputy Governor of West Java, Erwan Setiawan, shared his hopes for the program. He expressed that the sorghum planting in Cirebon could push for further development of the crop and receive positive responses from the Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture.
“I hope that this sorghum planting in Cirebon can further develop the cultivation of sorghum and receive a very positive response from the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia. In the future, we hope to allocate larger areas for sorghum planting. I would like to express my gratitude for the collaborative pentahelix partnership between the government, PTDI, and all other stakeholders. I hope this activity will foster greater independence, so that Indonesia’s food security can truly be realized by 2027,” said Erwan.
PTDI, Distanhorti, and the West Java Provincial Government will facilitate the empowerment of farming groups as the beneficiaries of the program. They will also organize training, socialization, and guidance for farmers and SMEs.
This planting activity is expected to be the starting point for strengthening the synergy between the industrial sector, government, and farmers in achieving national food security and improving the welfare of the people of West Java.
“Through this joint planting, I hope it will be a good momentum that drives us all forward in the development and increase of sorghum production in West Java. I also hope our collaboration doesn’t end with this planting activity but can be further developed in the future, including the implementation of training on the use and maintenance of sorghum processing machines to ensure the sustainability of this equipment,” added Erwan Setiawan. (*)?
Source: https://pasjabar.com/2025/10/03/ptdi-dan-distanhorti-jabar-gelar-penanaman-bersama-sorgum-di-cirebon/