Samosir, 18 March 2024 – Regal Springs Indonesia (PT Aqua Farm Nusantara) has provided assistance in the form of a water hyacinth chopper machine to the Food Security and Agriculture Office of Samosir Regency, which was directly received by the Head of the Food Security and Agriculture Agency, Dr. Tumiur Gultom, SP., MP, at the local office on Wednesday (13/03).
Community Affairs Manager of Regal Springs Indonesia, Agam Junaidi Sinaga, explained that this assistance was given to support the government program of Samosir Regency in reducing water hyacinth in Lake Toba.
“This donation is part of the company’s efforts to support cleanliness and environmental sustainability in Lake Toba. Currently, there are 3 units of chopper machines that we have provided. Hopefully, in the future, collaborations like this can provide even better positive value for the environment and the community around the company’s operational area,” said Agam.
Dr. Tumiur Gultom, SP., MP, the Head of the Food Security and Agriculture Office, also expressed appreciation for the assistance provided by Regal Springs Indonesia. “Certainly, the presence of this machine can maximize the farmer groups who will utilize water hyacinth as raw material for compost fertilizer,” said Tumiur.
This program has been implemented by Regal Springs Indonesia gradually. Last year, two units of water hyacinth chopper machines were also handed over to the Environmental Agency of Samosir Regency.
About Regal Springs Indonesia
Regal Springs Indonesia is a pioneer in responsible fish farming business in Indonesia since 1989 and is one of the food and manufacturing companies that employs more than 2,000 employees in North Sumatra.
In 2018, Regal Springs Indonesia launched the “KAMI PEDULI” Social Responsibility and Sustainability program focusing on three pillars: Environment, Social, and Economic. This is the first integrated sustainability program for tilapia fish farming. In all its operations, Regal Springs Indonesia always emphasizes environmental sustainability and natural resource conservation. This is evident from the achievement of Regal Springs Indonesia as the world’s first tilapia fish producer to operate responsibly according to the Good Aquaculture Practices (CBIB), Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), and GAA BAP standards.
