BPS Lampung Conducts Training for the 2026 Grain-to-Rice Conversion Survey

Bandar Lampung — The Statistics Indonesia (BPS) of Lampung Province organized the 2026 Grain-to-Rice Conversion Survey (SKGB) training for rice mills on May 21–22, 2026, at the Swiss-Belhotel Lampung. The training was attended by field enumerators from all regencies and cities across Lampung Province as part of the preparations for the upcoming field survey.

The activity aims to enhance the quality and currency of grain-to-rice conversion data, which serves as a critical component in calculating national rice and paddy production. The training curriculum covered the concepts and definitions of SKGB, field data collection procedures, and techniques for measuring grain moisture content. This training is essential to ensure that enumerators technically understand the drying and milling processes, resulting in more accurate and accountable data.

In his remarks, the Head of BPS Lampung Province, represented by the Head of the General Affairs Division, Ajid Hajiji, SST, M.Si, stated that the Grain-to-Rice Conversion Survey plays a strategic role in supporting the provision of national food data. The survey results are used to calculate the conversion factors from Unmilled Rice (GKP) to Milled Grain (GKG), and from GKG to final rice. This information forms the foundation for calculating national rice production and formulating food security policies.

During the training, participants were divided into several classes, including drying and milling sessions. They received instructions on survey methodology, data collection procedures using the Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) method, filling out the SKGB e-form, and using the FASIH data collection application. Furthermore, the enumerators were provided with technical understanding regarding the use of moisture meters to measure the water content in grain and rice.

The training was conducted interactively through material presentations, discussions, interview simulations, and practical exercises on filling out survey instruments. Through this training, it is expected that all field enumerators will be able to perform data collection professionally, accurately, and in accordance with the established technical guidelines.

The 2026 SKGB training is part of BPS's commitment to providing high-quality, accurate, and reliable agricultural statistics to support the national food self-sufficiency program. Through valid and up-to-date data, the government can formulate targeted food policies to maintain the stability of production and rice availability across Indonesia.