Utilization of semi-intensive irrigated paddy fields and increasing farmers income on cropping patterns in support of ip400 technology in Central Sulawesi

Abstract

Based on the agro-ecosystem and suitability of paddy fields, rice fields have high potential and opportunities to be developed in Central Sulawesi Province, but sometimes the yield is still below the average production. This research has been conducted from May 2021 to June 2022. The research location is Kaleke Village, West Dolo District, Sigi Regency, Central Sulawesi. This study aims to increase the Crop Index and harvested area to increase the production and income of farmers as well as the performance of farmer groups. Research on cropping patterns and alternation of varieties with Rice – Corn – Corn – Rice Cropping Patterns. The treatment area of 1 ha with the planting system used is: for each commodity using components, PTT Paddy rice PTT corn. While the feasibility of farming with an income analysis approach with an R/C ratio. The results showed that: (a) The design of agricultural technology innovations to increase the cropping index of rice crops with MT I results showed the production component of the Inpari 33 variety of rice tiles. R/C Ratio 2.11, on MT. II Jakarin variety corn with a yield of 5.0 tons/ha. R/C Ratio: 2.04, maize variety Sukmaraga MT.III average yield 6.3 tons with R/C Ratio: 2.01 and MT. IV rice variety Inpari 36 with a yield of 5 tons/ha GKP R/C Ratio: 1.59(c) Increasing the Crop Index and harvested area can increase farmers’ income and the performance of farmer groups on technology supporting IP400.