Jakarta - PT Tribuana Solusi Inovasi Teknologi (TSIT) together with the Asosiasi Petani Kelapa Sawit (APKASINDO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday (16/10) at the Grand Cemara Hotel, Gondangdia, Menteng, Central Jakarta.

The signing of the MoU was carried out by the General Manager of PT Tribuana Solusi Inovasi Teknologi, Nicko Arywibowo and the General Chairperson of APKASINDO, Gulat Manurung.

Opening the event, the General Manager of PT Tribuana Solusi Inovasi Teknologi, Nicko Arywibowo, emphasized that the use of drones can help palm oil farmers face various new challenges in the future.

"I am very sure that DJI drone technology from TSIT will facilitate the mapping process and mechanization of fertilization, making the work of palm oil farmers in Indonesia much more efficient," said Nicko.

Furthermore, Nicko emphasized TSIT's commitment to play an active role in the agricultural and plantation sectors, including palm oil, facilitating Indonesian farmers to meet the needs of the international market.

In line with that, APKASINDO General Chair, Gulat Manurung, said that Indonesian palm oil farmers must make the most of this opportunity.

He hopes that the signing of the MoU between APKASINDO and TSIT will be an opportunity to improve to meet the provisions of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by the European Union next year.

Furthermore, Gulat also emphasized that this collaboration can be the beginning for palm oil farmers in Indonesia to play a more active role in helping the replanting program, as planned by the government.

"I hope that APKASINDO (together with TSIT) can provide more optimal assistance to all palm oil farmers in Indonesia," said Gulat.

"That way, this modern drone technology can be enjoyed by all palm oil farmers, not just large companies," he concluded.