Government presented experts to repel Applicant’s argument. Experts who were presented in the Horticultural Act of Judicial Review on Wednesday (9/10), hinted that foreign capital limitation does not harm their seeding sectors. Instead, the regulation is meant to boost the development of local industries. With the local products swarming the market, farmers will definitely gain seeds supply with sensible prices and tight quality.  

Bo’in Iryana, a farmer from Subang said that never in his lifetime he gained guidance about farming from any seeds factory. He admitted that he uses local seeds only.

In 2009, Bo’in finally gained training from local seeds factory. He said that his products are not being distinguished to imported-seeds products, in term of pricing. He also admitted that local seeds are definitely cheaper and easier to find. Another eminency is that local seeds are adaptive to the environment.

Nandang Haryadi, another farmer, accentuated Boin’s statement as he said that local seeds shoot invulnerable plants and give more check in return. Nandang once used seeds from foreign-owned factory, but the supply’s tardiness and rarity was unbearable.  

Recently, the development of national seeds industries benefit him more, as the price is affordable and the supply is rarely clogged. “I feel the benefit of the latest development. The price, supply, availability, and service are just great. We retain our communication with other farmers, suppliers, and the producers. Something that is missing from partnerships with foreign-owned corporations,” Nanang said. (Yusti Nurul Agustin/mh/kun)