Medan, North Sumatra, Sept. 20 -- Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated that the Herbal and Horticultural Science and Technology Park (TSTH2) in Humbang Hasundutan, North Sumatra, can be linked to industrial needs.

"I hope this herbal science park can truly develop genome sequencing capabilities, and that its products can be directly linked with industry needs," Hartarto said in a written statement here on Saturday.

He praised the existence of TSTH2, calling it a center for research in food and herbal development.

"We will continue to encourage industries that rely on agro-based raw materials to keep developing their seeds," he said.

According to him, there can be no quality agricultural output without t...