Abstract
To support increased rice production, the government is trying to increase the use of superior varieties in farming. In line with this, a study has been carried out aimed at analyzing developments, problems in the distribution, and farming of improved rice varieties. The research was conducted in Central Java Province in 2020. The research sample consisted of 30 rice farmers and various institutions related to this study. Data analysis was carried out quantitatively and descriptively qualitatively. The results of the study showed that the distribution of superior rice varieties (2015-2019) was dominated by Ciherang (31.5%) and IR64 (18.1%) varieties, while the new superior variety Inpari had only 3.9% of the spread. Problems faced in the distribution of superior rice varieties include: limited availability of good quality seeds, low yield productivity, and insufficient resistance to pests and diseases. The results of rice farming analysis at MT-II 2020, farming profits for the Ciherang and Inpari 32 varieties, respectively, are IDR. 9.5 million and in IDR 11.0 million per hectare per season. In order to increase the spread of improved rice varieties, it is necessary to support the provision of seeds with high productivity potential, farming pilots and support from government programs.
Highlights
Rice is the main food commodity in Indonesia
One of the efforts made is through the use of new improved varieties of rice [1]. This is currently being prioritized because the area of agricultural land in Indonesia is decreasing, making it difficult to increase rice production through increasing planting area
This can be seen in 2018 rice production is lower than 2017 even though there was an increase in planting area in that year which was accompanied by an increase in the need for rice seeds in Central Java
Summary
Rice is the main food commodity in Indonesia. In order to meet the food needs of the community, which is increasing along with the increase in population, the government has made various efforts to increase rice production. One of the efforts made is through the use of new improved varieties of rice [1]. This is currently being prioritized because the area of agricultural land in Indonesia is decreasing, making it difficult to increase rice production through increasing planting area. [3] revealed that superior varieties can contribute to increasing national rice production by up to 75% if integrated with irrigation and fertilization technology
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