Abstract
Central Sulawesi’s rice productivity in 2019 was lower compared to that in 2018. One of the problems for the low productivity of paddy in Central Sulawesi is the application of low quality of seeds. Ministry of Agriculture through Central Sulawesi AIAT has introduced a numbers of new high yielding varieties (HYV) to increase rice production and productivity. To support the dissemination of new HYV, it is important to study the rice varieties that mostly used by farmers in Central Sulawesi. The objectives of this study are to identify the rice varieties and the preferred characteristics of rice varieties that farmers usually used in Central Sulawesi. This study used primary and secondary data. Data were analyzed descriptively and presented in tables and graphs. The results show that most farmers in Central Sulawesi use Mekongga, Ciherang, and Cisantana varieties, and local varieties such as Peluncur, Dewi, Ntabone and others. Farmers generally prefer varieties which tend to produce higher yields and resistant to pests and diseases. To maintain the availability of the varieties in Central Sulawesi, it is important to train farmers to become breeders.
Highlights
IntroductionThe strategic role of rice as the main staple food could be seen by the ability of rice to replace the local staple foods in various regions in Indonesia, including in the eastern part of Indonesia, one of which is in Central Sulawesi Province
Rice is still an important commodity for Indonesian people since rice is the main staple food of people in Indonesia
The strategic role of rice as the main staple food could be seen by the ability of rice to replace the local staple foods in various regions in Indonesia, including in the eastern part of Indonesia, one of which is in Central Sulawesi Province
Summary
The strategic role of rice as the main staple food could be seen by the ability of rice to replace the local staple foods in various regions in Indonesia, including in the eastern part of Indonesia, one of which is in Central Sulawesi Province. As rice has become the main staple food for people in Central Sulawesi, the rice consumption in Central Sulawesi has increased from 2015 to 2019 [1]. This could be seen by the average per capita calorie consumption per day in urban and rural areas which is over 900 calories from 2015 to 2019 [1]. The high demand of rice could be anticipated if the rice production in Central Sulawesi could be increased
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