{"id":17726,"date":"2026-04-16T15:06:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T08:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umsu.ac.id\/en\/?p=17726"},"modified":"2026-05-02T15:12:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T08:12:19","slug":"pt-dgi-india-explores-collaboration-with-umsu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/umsu.ac.id\/en\/pt-dgi-india-explores-collaboration-with-umsu\/","title":{"rendered":"PT DGI India Explores Collaboration with UMSU"},"content":{"rendered":"
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PT Garuda Global Impex is exploring a potential agricultural partnership with Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU) to develop aromatic crops, particularly rosemary. The meeting took place at the VIP Room of UMSU\u2019s campus on Jalan Muchtar Basri No. 3, Medan, on Thursday (April 16).<\/p>\n

The discussion was attended by the Owner of PT Garuda Global Impex, Ravi Teja, along with consultants and team members, and was welcomed by UMSU\u2019s Vice Rector I, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Arifin, M.Hum, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture Prof. Dr. Ir. Wan Arfiani Barus, M.P, Vice Dean I Dr. Akbar Habib, S.P., M.P, and the OIC team.<\/p>\n

Ravi Teja introduced the collaboration under the theme\u00a0\u201cCultivation of Aromatic Crops in Indonesia as an Alternative Stable & High Income Generation.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0He expressed optimism that the partnership with UMSU could unlock new economic opportunities in the agricultural sector.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe hope to collaborate with UMSU and provide solutions for various opportunities. DGI and UMSU can work together to develop this initiative,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

He explained that rosemary cultivation is still relatively undeveloped in the Medan region, presenting strong potential as a new flagship commodity.<\/p>\n

\u201cRosemary is not yet cultivated in Medan. Therefore, DGI plans to develop at least 1,000 hectares, including investment in processing facilities. The local climate is also suitable, with favorable rainfall conditions,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

According to him, rosemary offers a relatively fast and sustainable harvest cycle.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis plant can be harvested every four months and remains productive for up to eight to ten years. Its maintenance is simple, similar to trimming grass,\u201d Ravi Teja explained.<\/p>\n

In addition to its culinary uses, rosemary also has high economic value through the production of essential oils.<\/p>\n

Responding to the proposal, UMSU Vice Rector I Prof. Arifin highlighted that the university has substantial land resources to support the development of aromatic crops.<\/p>\n

\u201cUMSU has approximately 24 hectares of land, with significant potential for further development. As a Muhammadiyah university, we are very open to collaboration in the agricultural sector,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He also noted that UMSU has been actively engaged in international partnerships to enhance the quality of education.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have collaborated with various partners, particularly with India in the Faculty of Medicine. For other fields, we are very open. We welcome this cooperation and will facilitate a site visit to our land,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Prof. Wan, emphasized that the university already has experience in developing essential oil-based and herbal products.<\/p>\n

\u201cI believe a field visit is necessary as a first step,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n

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She added that the Faculty of Agriculture has four study programs and available land that can be utilized for the initial phase of development.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe currently have about one hectare of available land in the Amplas area that can serve as a starting point for cultivation,\u201d she concluded.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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