PALMOILMAGAZINE, JAKARTA – The DxP Dami Mas IGR (Intermediate Ganoderma Resistant) seed variety became the highlight of the customer gathering hosted by PT Dami Mas Sejahtera, the seed division of Sinar Mas Agribusiness and Food. The event, held on Thursday (September 18, 2025), was attended by nearly 100 customers.
Developed through extensive research and rigorous field trials by the SMART Research Institute (SMARTRI), this superior seed variety offers resistance to Ganoderma boninense, the basal stem rot disease that has long been one of the most serious threats to oil palm plantations. In infected areas, DxP Dami Mas IGR has shown performance up to 50% better compared with conventional varieties.
“Replanting is a critical stage in the cultivation cycle. With a Ganoderma-resistant variety like DxP Dami Mas IGR, both farmers and companies can safeguard long-term productivity,” said the Vice President of Agronomy at Sinar Mas Agribusiness and Food in an official statement received by Palmoilmagazine.com on Friday (September 19, 2025).
PT Dami Mas Sejahtera CEO, Suryanto Bun, emphasized that introducing the IGR variety reflects the company’s commitment to helping customers tackle challenges of productivity and sustainability. “Our focus is on providing real solutions that strengthen plantation resilience, not just increasing yields,” he stated.
Beyond showcasing the new seed innovation, the gathering also featured discussions on effective replanting practices and recognition awards for outstanding customers. Still, the launch of DxP Dami Mas IGR is seen as a major step forward for Indonesia’s palm oil industry, which is striving to achieve the national productivity target of 7 tons per hectare. (P2)
