"I hope this herbal science park can truly develop genome sequencing capabilities, and that its products can be directly linked with industry needs," Hartarto said in a written statement here on Saturday.
He praised the existence of TSTH2, calling it a center for research in food and herbal development.
"We will continue to encourage industries that rely on agro-based raw materials to keep developing their seeds," he said.
According to him, there can be no quality agricultural output without technology or research into quality seeds for cultivating herbal and horticultural plants.
"Therefore, we appreciate the TSTH2 establishment here, as it supports national food self-sufficiency and the downstreaming of natural resource products," he said.
The 500-hectare park, located in a designated forest area, is equipped with modern facilities such as greenhouses, herbal extraction testing fields, post-harvest laboratories, and biofertilizer production units.
Chair of the National Economic Council, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, stated that the park functions as a genomic research center for agricultural commodities.
According to him, the speed of conducting genomics today is unparalleled, supported by the technology already installed in the park.
"So, when we do genomics, the speed is unmatched. Everything has been installed, and we will see the process run quickly, and we are no longer just dreaming," Pandjaitan said.
North Sumatra Governor Bobby Nasution stated that the TSTH2 park will continue to develop and provide benefits for the wider community.
"TSTH2 will deliver innovations and solutions in our agriculture sector, thereby having a real impact on national food security, especially in North Sumatra," he stated.
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