One of the farmers who tested the product, H. Masduki, a rice and secondary crop farmer from Subang, shared his positive experience with Topmost. He stated that with just one application, the weeds were effectively controlled up to the harvest stage, and the rice plants did not suffer from any toxicity, such as red or curled leaves.

Suhendro, Marketing Head at Syngenta Indonesia, highlighted that Topmost is an economical choice for farmers, being a post-emergence herbicide. This product offers an alternative to pre-emergence herbicides that need to be applied before weeds sprout. Syngenta is providing farmers with a broader range of options to control weeds efficiently and safely.

The launch of Topmost aligns with the Indonesian government’s priority to improve food security, particularly rice production. The product has the potential to reduce crop loss by up to 30-40%, contributing significantly to increasing national rice output. Local authorities, such as Nani Dwi Astuti from the Karawang Agricultural Office, emphasized the importance of agricultural technology in boosting rice productivity and meeting the country’s growing food demands.

Syngenta plans to introduce Topmost in other key rice-producing regions across Indonesia. By expanding access to this innovative technology, the company aims to support the growth of Indonesia’s rice production, helping the country become more self-sufficient in its rice supply and reducing reliance on rice imports. (Uki Ruknuddin)

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