PT Wijaya Karya (Persero) Tbk (WIKA) together with Gadjah Mada University (UGM) and the Grogol Village Government held a Grand Harvest Festival on Saturday (02/08) in Gunung Kidul Regency. This event is a concrete example of collaboration between the industrial sector, academia, and the village government in promoting smart farming methods that can increase crop yields on dry land. In addition to strengthening local food security, this initiative aligns with the government's Asta Cita vision for building Indonesia.

The program provides direct benefits to farmers, who now have newfound enthusiasm for managing dry land using smart farming approaches. Through this smart farming method, communities can now harvest three times a year, compared to just once previously. Irrigation water availability remains stable even during the dry season, and agricultural commodity diversity has increased, including horticultural crops. Beyond strengthening food security, this collaboration also opens opportunities for developing agrotourism zones based on agriculture and livestock. The Grogol Village Government hopes this program can continue and be replicated in other areas to realize the “Village Food Security Granary.”

Synergy between villages, universities, and state-owned enterprises through the TJSL program is a concrete manifestation of sustainable village development. The village government as the local policy maker, universities as centers of innovation, and WIKA as an industry partner create a complementary development ecosystem oriented toward community welfare. Village self-reliance is a shared vision that can be achieved through food security. Villages capable of managing their own resources will grow into resilient and empowered communities. It is hoped that this cross-sectoral collaboration will continue to drive the development of prosperous villages.

In the context of local culture, the spirit of the harvest festival also reflects the traditional wisdom of agrarian communities, including reverence for Dewi Sri—the goddess of rice and a symbol of fertility who is considered the origin of rice plants and the protector of farmers. Dewi Sri is believed to maintain the fertility of the rice fields and the harvest, so that the harvest festival is not only a celebration of agricultural success, but also a form of gratitude for the blessings of nature and harmony between humans and the environment.

WIKA remains committed to supporting sustainable development through programs that directly address the needs of the community. Agung Budi Waskito (BW), President Director of PT Wijaya Karya (Persero) Tbk, said, "WIKA believes that collaboration is the key to creating real solutions for food security and village independence. Through initiatives like this TJSL program, WIKA aims to actively contribute to building a more prosperous and sustainable future for the community."