Indonesia Seeks Research Partnership With SAU On Indigenous Livestock Breeds

HYDERABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 21st Jul, 2025) In a significant step towards enhancing regional cooperation in agriculture and livestock innovation, a high-level delegation from the Consulate General of Indonesia in Karachi visited Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam to explore collaborative research on Sindh’s indigenous breeds of cattle, goats and sheep.

Led by Acting Consul General Dewanto Priyokousumo, the Indonesian delegation expressed keen interest in developing academic and technical partnerships between Indonesian institutions and SAU. The discussions focused on breed improvement, food security and climate-resilient livestock production, with a special emphasis on facilitating faculty, expert and student exchange programs.

During an in-depth meeting held at the university’s committee room, the Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Altaf Ali Siyal highlighted SAU’s expertise and ongoing initiatives in genetic conservation and livestock productivity. He underscored the university’s research on native breeds such as Red Sindhi and Tharparkar cattle, and goats including Kamori, Tapri, Bari and Pateri along with the Dumbi sheep.

Dr. Siyal further noted that SAU was actively working with national and international organizations to conserve and improve these valuable genetic resources.

Acting Consul General Dewanto Priyokousumo praised the scientific leadership of SAU and emphasized Indonesia’s intention to initiate bilateral academic agreements that address shared priorities in food and animal nutrition. He noted the strong alignment between Indonesia’s needs and SAU’s expertise in climate-adapted livestock research.

Arya Polosy, Consul for Information, Social and Cultural Affairs stated that the delegation aimed to identify collaboration opportunities not only with the university but also with the Government of Sindh. He expressed optimism about launching joint projects that could strengthen agricultural innovation and food systems in both countries.

The delegation also included Treasurer Haryanto, Administrative Officer Orip Widodo and representatives Ramsha Hussain and Ali Noor Ahmed. They were received by senior university officials. The visiting delegation also toured key facilities at the university.