Pandawa Agri and Danone Indonesia Scale RiceVitalize^® to Advance Nutrition, Climate Action, and Farmer Prosperity

Pandawa Agri Indonesia | Impact Report 2025

Pandawa Agri and Danone Indonesia Scale RiceVitalize^® to Advance Nutrition, Climate Action, and Farmer Prosperity

Pandawa Agri Indonesia (PAI) and Danone Indonesia today announced the release of the RiceVitalize^® Phase II Impact Report, marking a significant milestone in their shared commitment to improving nutrition security while advancing regenerative agriculture in Indonesia.

Building on the success of the initial pilot, RiceVitalize^® has expanded from 10 hectares to 60 hectares, demonstrating how science-based agriculture can simultaneously improve public health, strengthen farmer livelihoods, and reduce the environmental footprint of rice cultivation.

Inside this report, you will find:
1. Scaling up climate-smart biofortified rice cultivation to 60 hectares of paddy fields.
2. Our challenges and commitments in promoting low carbon agriculture.
3. The environmental, economic, and social impacts of the RiceVitalize^® ecosystem
4. Our approach to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Developed through a multi-stakeholder partnership involving PAI, Danone Indonesia, IPB University, BULOG, and the Banyuwangi Regency Government, RiceVitalize^® integrates biofortified rice cultivation, regenerative farming practices, climate-smart irrigation, and structured market access into one scalable ecosystem.

“RiceVitalize^® has evolved beyond a successful pilot into a scalable ecosystem that demonstrates how agriculture can simultaneously address nutrition, climate, and rural development,” said Kukuh Roxa, Co-founder and CEO of PAI. “By combining biofortified rice, our PPAI Technology^® , continuous farmer assistance, and climate-smart irrigation, we are helping farmers become more productive while producing healthier food with a lower environmental impact.” Through the deployment of PPAI Technology^® and Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) irrigation, RiceVitalize^® promotes a transition toward regenerative and low-carbon rice cultivation. Farmers benefit from reduced dependence on synthetic agrochemicals, improved soil health, higher resource efficiency, and continuous technical assistance throughout the growing season.

Scientific research conducted in collaboration with IPB University further demonstrated that AWD reduced water consumption by 43.5% while lowering methane emissions by up to 33.44%, reinforcing the environmental value of climate-smart rice production. The ecosystem’s expansion has translated into measurable social and economic outcomes for farmers, communities, and the environment. RiceVitalize^® now supports 360 farmers across 60 hectares of farmland, producing 60 tonnes of biofortified rice, conserving more than 322 million liters of water, and avoiding approximately 210 tCO₂e of greenhouse gas emissions. One of the most significant achievements of Phase II is the integration of RiceVitalize^® into Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meals Program (Makan Bergizi Gratis). Biofortified rice produced by participating farmers is now distributed through the program, providing healthier staple food to more than 6,400 schoolchildren in Banyuwangi while creating a direct connection between sustainable agriculture and improved nutrition outcomes.

RiceVitalize^® also advances Danone Indonesia’s Impact Journey, particularly its commitments to improving health through food, preserving and regenerating nature, and empowering people and communities. By integrating biofortified rice cultivation, regenerative agricultural practices, and science-based innovation, the initiative demonstrates how sustainable food systems can improve nutrition, strengthen farmer livelihoods, and reduce environmental impacts. The expansion of RiceVitalize^® into Phase II demonstrates the power of cross-sector collaboration in addressing some of Indonesia’s most pressing challenges, including micronutrient deficiencies, food security, and agricultural climate resilience. Through partnerships involving the private sector, government, research institutions, and local farming communities, the initiative provides a scalable model for delivering measurable social, environmental, and economic impacts.

The achievements of RiceVitalize^® have also received national recognition. The Phase I initiative was awarded the Best Regional Inflation Control Team (TPID) Award for East Java 2025 under the Innovative Off-Farm Productivity Enhancement Program category, acknowledging its contribution to food security, farmer resilience, and regional economic development. This recognition further validates RiceVitalize^® as a scalable model for advancing nutrition security, climate resilience, and sustainable agricultural development across Indonesia. With growing scientific evidence, stronger institutional collaboration, and expanding adoption among farmers, RiceVitalize^® is demonstrating that better nutrition, regenerative agriculture, and climate action can be advanced together through one integrated ecosystem. As the initiative continues to grow, it offers a practical blueprint for building healthier communities, empowering farmers, and strengthening Indonesia’s food systems for the future.

About Pandawa Agri Indonesia

Pandawa Agri Indonesia is Indonesian agri life-science company and is currently the only one that has innovation in the development of pesticide-reducing products (pesticide reductants). Starting from this innovation, Pandawa Agri Indonesia is committed to helping agricultural business actors to implement agricultural practices that are sustainable, environmentally friendly, safe for users, and also cost-efficient.

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For media enquiries, please contact:
Junia Anindya
Corporate Sustainability and Communications
Pandawa Agri Indonesia
junia@pandawaid.com
+62 81-351-670-869

Pandawa Agri and Danone Indonesia Scale RiceVitalize^® to Advance Nutrition, Climate Action, and Farmer Prosperity

Pandawa Agri Indonesia | Impact Report 2025