Efforts to strengthen national rice productivity have once again shown positive results through the development of the Gamagora 7 rice variety in Maros Regency, South Sulawesi. This activity was carried out through a collaboration between the South Sulawesi Representative Office of Bank Indonesia (BI) and local farmers. Cultivation was conducted on a 2,000 m² demonstration plot, followed by a yield estimation on 26 November 2025, which recorded a remarkable harvest of 8.8–8.9 tons per hectare. These results indicate that Gamagora 7 possesses high productivity and strong adaptability to local agroecological conditions.
The yield results were subsequently presented at an evaluation meeting attended by representatives from all regencies across South Sulawesi Province. Based on the activity report, farmer representatives expressed strong interest in developing Gamagora 7 in their respective regions, considering the variety’s consistent performance and its potential to significantly increase rice yields. This enthusiasm serves as a positive signal for accelerating the adoption of superior rice varieties at the regional level.
Following the meeting, the South Sulawesi Representative Office of Bank Indonesia also initiated a strategic plan to expand the dissemination of Gamagora 7 across its working areas, covering Sulawesi to Papua. This initiative is directed toward supporting food inflation control, boosting rice production, and contributing to the government’s program to achieve national food self-sufficiency.
Within this series of activities, Prof. Dr. Ir. Taryono, M.Sc., Professor at the Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, and a member of the Gamagora 7 Variety Release Team, played a significant role by providing academic and scientific contributions. His involvement has been a key factor in enhancing the quality and advantages of this variety, particularly in terms of productivity and resilience across diverse agroecological conditions. His presence also strengthened the synergy between academia, government institutions, and farming communities in promoting the wider adoption of superior crop varieties.
This collaborative effort not only supports increased rice productivity but also contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). The dissemination of Gamagora 7 is expected to generate sustainable impacts on food security, farmer welfare, and the stability of the national food supply.
Author: Mareta Aulia Putri
Editor: Yudha Pria Wibawa
Photo: Prof. Dr. Ir. Taryono, M.Sc.