Use Of Organic Fertilizers Research Articles

Legacy effects of wheat season organic fertilizer addition on microbial co-occurrence networks, soil function, and yield of the subsequent maize season in a wheat-maize rotation system

Organic fertilizer can alleviate soil degradation. While numerous studies have explored the immediate impacts of organic fertilizer on soil properties and crop production, the legacy effects of organic fertilizer addition remain less understood. This research investigated the subsequent effects of organic fertilizer addition during the winter wheat season on soil microbial community structure, co-occurrence networks, soil function, and summer maize yield from 2018 to 2020. Six fertilization treatments were implemented as chemical nitrogen fertilizer (N) alone or combined sheep manure and nitrogen fertilizer (SMN) at low, medium, and high fertilization levels during the winter wheat season, with only N fertilizer applied during the maize season. The findings revealed significant variations in bacterial and fungal community structures between the SMN and N treatments. The SMN treatments increased the relative abundance of Proteobacteria, Actinobacteria, and Bacteroidetes and decreased the relative abundance of Rokubacteria, Acidobacteria, Gemmatimonadetes, Chloroflexi, and Nitrospirae compared to the N treatment. The SMN treatments had higher fungal network connectivity and lower mean path distance and modularity than the N treatment, resulting in heightened sensitivity of fungi to environmental changes. The legacy effects of organic fertilizer changed the functional potential of the N and C cycles, with keystone taxa such as Proteobacteria, Actinomycetes, Acidobacteria, Gemmatimonadetes, Bacteroides, and Ascomycota significantly correlating with functional genes related to the C and N cycles. Surprisingly, no significant differences in summer maize yield occurred between the SMN and N treatments. However, the random forest model revealed that the SMN treatments had significantly higher explanatory power of soil microbial community structure for maize yield (74.31%) than the N treatment (13.07%). These results were corroborated in subsequent studies and underscore the legacy effects of organic fertilizer addition on soil microbial communities. This research offers valuable insights into organic fertilizer use for enhancing soil quality and sustaining agricultural productivity.

A Review of the Response of the Faba Bean to the Integrated Use of Inorganic and Organic Fertilization in Ethiopian Soil

A Review of the Response of the Faba Bean to the Integrated Use of Inorganic and Organic Fertilization in Ethiopian Soil

Health education in shallot cultivation for the people of Pattalasang Village

Pattallassang Village is one of the villages in the Pattallassang District, Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi Province, known for its abundant agricultural potential. Consequently, the majority of the population in this village earns a living as farmers. Shallots are one commodity with the potential to benefit its users in multiple ways. They serve as a valuable kitchen spice, known for their distinctive aroma and taste, and they also offer health benefits. This community service program aims to educate the public about the health benefits of shallots and the use of organic fertilizer in cultivation. The outcome of this initiative includes increased knowledge about the health benefits of shallots and improved skills in cultivating them using liquid organic fertilizer.

Greenhouse crops of radish under organomineral fertilization sources in the Brazilian semiarid region

The cultivation of radish in an organic system has potential for production to such a degree that alternatives of cultivation have been used to improve productivity in relation to fertilization. Therefore, the objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of organomineral fertilization on gas exchange, growth, and production of radish. The experiment was carried in non-climatized greenhouse crop, with a metallic structure in form of arc, covered with 150 mm low-density polyethylene, in greater length-oriented East-Oste direction of Science and Technology Center of Federal University of Campina Grande, using the Crimson Gigante variety. The soil used experiment was fluvic neosol. The experimental design used was the completely randomized with three replications, using the Crimson Gigante variety. Seven treatments were used, which consisted of three doses of cattle manure (37.5; 75.0, and 150g per pot), three concentrations of biofertilizer (5; 10 and 15%), and mineral fertilization. This work analyzed the characteristics of growth, production, and gas exchange. The treatment (5% biofertilizer) provided greater height of the radish plants, however, the (75.0g manure per pot) resulted in a higher number of leaves. The concentration of 10% of the biofertilizer, obtained the largest diameter, fresh and dry matter of the tuberous root. The treatment presented higher fresh and dry matter of the leaves when compared with the other treatments. The use of organic fertilizers promoted greater production in the radish crop and can be used as an alternative to conventional fertilization.

Pengaruh Aplikasi Kompos Tandan Kosong Kelapa Sawit (Elaeis guineensis Jacq) Terhadap Pertumbuhan Vegetatif Bibit di Main Nursery

This research was carried out in the practice garden and Laboratory of the Indonesian Palm Oil Institute (ITSI) Medan. It will be carried out from March to June 2022 to get the growth and development of oil palm seedlings by applying empty palm fruit bunch compost as the use of organic fertilizer during the nursery period. This study used a Non-Factorial Randomized Block Design (RBD) with one factor studied, namely variations in the application of compost to oil palm seedlings. Parameters observed were plant height, stem diameter, number of leaves, root length, root volume, root fresh weight, shoot wet weight, root dry weight, shoot dry weight. The data obtained was analyzed statistically by Analysis Of Variance (ANOVA). Based on the results of observations and analysis of variance, it was shown that the application of empty palm fruit bunch compost had a significant effect on shoot wet weight and had a significant effect on shoot dry weight and had a significant effect on stem diameter growth at 16 WAP observations, and had no significant effect on plant height, number leaves, root length, root volume, root wet weight, root dry weight.

Analisis Pendapatan Petani Bawang Merah Berdasarkan Penggunaan Pupuk Organik dan Anorganik di Kecamatan Anggeraja Kabupaten Enrekang (Studi Kasus Desa Pekalobean)

This research was conducted with the aim of comparing the production and income shallots farmers using organic and inorganic fertilizers on Bima shallot varieties and local shallot varieties in Pekalobean Village, Anggeraja District, Enrekang Regency. This study is a qualitative descriptive study to determine the comparison of production and income of shallot farmers using organic and inorganic fertilizers. The analysis technique used is descriptive analysis where the researcher explains the data and facts obtained during the field research stage. The results of this study indicate that based on the research conducted, it can be seen that the total income obtained by Mr. Moh. Nadir B with the Bima shallot variety using organic fertilizer was Rp 3,871,625 and the Bima shallot variety using inorganic fertilizer was Rp 3,787,225, while the local shallot variety using organic fertilizer had an income of Rp 2,264,625 and the local shallot variety using inorganic fertilizer had an income of Rp 3,162,625. The use of inorganic fertilizers resulted in higher shallot production compared to the use of organic fertilizers.

Respon Pertumbuhan Bibit Bud Set Tebu (Saccarum officinarum L.) Pada Aplikasi Mikroorganisme Lokal Dari Fermentasi Ekstrak Keong Emas

Sugarcane plant (Saccarum officinarum L.) is one of the plantation commodities as a raw material for sugar production. The success rate of sugar production is greatly influenced by productivity, one of which is nursery techniques and soil nutrient requirements. In the nursery aspect, the innovation of the single bud planting (SBP) or Bud set method of sugarcane seeding is currently the recommended technology for sugarcane nurseries. The advantages of the Bud set include simultaneous growth, no need for large areas of land, early maturing seeds, and high quality and certainty of life. But for alternative fertilizers that currently can use organic fertilizers from materials around. One of them is a biological organic fertilizer containing Local Microorganisms (MOL) made from golden snail, where the tryptophan amino acid compound is the precursor compound for ZPT Indole Acetic Acid (IAA) so that it can be used as a growth regulator. The golden snail MOL treatment used a concentration of 0% (control); 2.5%; 5.0%; 7.5%; 10.0%; 12.5% ​​with an application frequency of 2 weeks and 4 weeks on 180 sugarcane seeds. The aim of the study was to examine the use of liquid organic fertilizer from golden snail on the productivity of sugarcane. The best results of the study and the parameters used occurred in the 8th week, namely, stem diameter 1.09 cm, number of tillers 3,6, root wet weight 18,23 grams, root dry weight 6,33 grams, and root length 32,33 cm

Contribution of Cattle Dung as an Alternative to Mineral Fertilization of Soils in Tomato (Lycopersicom esculenta) Production

The use of chemical fertilizers, which in the long term constitutes a source of environmental degradation, has led farmers to use organic sources as alternative soil amendments. However, use of organic fertilizers alone may not restore the fertility of highly degraded soils, hence the need for the integration of organic and mineral fertilizers. The objective of the study was to improve soil fertility and tomato productivity. The study was carried out using a Fisher block design, with three replicates established on sandy soils. Treatments T0 (control treatment), Tpp (500 kg ha-1of NPK), T1 (40 kg ha-1of cattle dung + 167 kg ha-1of NPK), T2 (40 kg ha-1of cattle dung + 250 kg ha-1of NPK), T3 (40 kg ha-1of cattle dung + 375 kg ha-1of NPK), T4 (40 kg ha-1of cattle dung + 500 kg ha-1of NPK) and T5 (40 kg ha-1of NPK of cattle dung) were applied to elementary plots of 20 m2 (5 m x 4 m). Cattle dung was applied one week before transplanting was done. On the other hand, split application of mineral fertilizer was done at transplanting and at the start of flowering. The height of the plants, the circumference at the collar, the diameter of the fruits, the average number of fruits and weights of harvested fruits were evaluated on 4 plants of the effective plot. The results obtained revealed that the addition of cattle dung to the soil made it possible to reduce the quantities of chemical fertilizer commonly used by tomato producers. Thus, T3 treatment (40 kg/ha of cattle dung as a single contribution of basal fertilizer + 375 kg/ha of NPK), or ¾ of the dose of chemical fertilizer commonly applied by producers, made it possible to improve the agronomic parameters of the tomato and obtained the highest tomato yields (16292.25 kg/ha). The cattle dung combination at a dose of 40 kg/ha + 375 kg/ha of NPK 15 15 15 is therefore, the optimum dose to provide for better tomato production.

SOSIALISASI PEMBUATAN PUPUK ORGANIK UNTUK JERUK SIAM JESIGO DI NAGARI KOTO TINGGI KECAMATAN GUNUNG OMEH KABUPATEN LIMA PULUH KOTA

Gunung Omeh Sub-District is renowned for its production of Jesigo oranges. With an area spanning 156.54 km², one of the areas within Gunung Omeh Sub-District known for Jesigo orange cultivation is Nagari Koto Tinggi. As one of the largest Jesigo orange-producing regions in West Sumatra, it is essential to empower citrus farmers in Nagari Koto Tinggi to realize the Nagari Organik program through the socialization of organic fertilizer use in citrus farming to enhance soil's physical, chemical, and biological properties. The objective of this initiative is to boost Jesigo orange production in Gunung Omeh Sub-District, particularly in Nagari Koto Tinggi, thereby increasing the income of citrus farmers. The method employed involves socialization and practical training related to organic fertilizer production. The findings from this initiative reveal that the community in Nagari Koto Tinggi had not been using organic fertilizer, even though farmers can produce it themselves. Citrus farming land is also provided with organic fertilizer due to a lack of knowledge and information regarding organic fertilizer production. Following participation in this program, the participants' knowledge and skills concerning the creation, benefits, and advantages of organic fertilizer have significantly improved. The aim is for the community to start producing organic fertilizer that can be directly applied to farmland, reducing the reliance on chemical fertilizers and pesticides. This shift is expected to decrease dependence on chemical fertilizers and pesticides, which have negative environmental and health impacts. Furthermore, it is anticipated that the people of Nagari Koto Tinggi will establish a cooperative dedicated to agriculture.

The effect of interaction of types and dosages of liquid organic fertilizer on eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) growth and outcome

The use of liquid organic fertilizer (POC) is expected to improve soil physical, chemical and biological fertility. Soil fertility increases, maximum plant growth will increase production both in quality and quantity. This study aims to determine the effect of the interaction between the type of treatment and the dose of POC on the growth and production of eggplant. This study was a factorial experiment consisting of two factors, namely POC types consisting of 2 levels: POC kitchen waste (P1); Banana weevil POC (P2) and POC doses consisting of 4 levels: without POC (D0); 10 ml/tan (D1); 20 ml/tan (D2); 30 ml/tan (D3) with randomization according to a completely randomized design (CRD). Observations were made when the eggplant plants were 10 HST with an interval of 10 days until the plants were 40 days old. The parameters observed were plant height, number of leaves, stem diameter, fruit length per plant, fruit diameter, number of fruit per plant, and fruit weight per plant. Observational data were analyzed using variance, if the results were significantly different it was continued with the smallest significant difference test (LSD) at the 5% level. The results showed that there was no significant interaction between the type of treatment and the dose of POC on all observed parameters. The various POC treatments significantly affected the parameters of plant height and number of leaves at all observed ages, stem diameters at 20 30, 40 DAP, and fruit weight per plant. POC dose treatment significantly affected the parameters of plant height and number of leaves at all ages of observation, stem diameter at 20, 30, and 40 DAP, number of fruit and fruit weight of the plants. Giving banana weevil POC resulted in better eggplant growth and production than kitchen waste POC. POC dose of 30 ml/plant resulted in the best eggplant growth and production. Because the results of the study showed that the effect of POC dose was still linear (the higher the POC dose, the higher the production).

Transformation of Poultry Wastes and Oil Palm Residues into Liquid Fertilizers and its Use in the Fertilization of Oil Palm at the Juvenile Stage

The use of organic fertilizers is beneficial and less expensive if applied in adequate doses. This is how the present investigation aims to determine the optimal quantities of vermiwash based on poultry waste and oil palm residues to be applied to oil palms in prenurseries and in nurseries. To do this, different quantities of this locally manufactured vermiwash constituted the treatments applied to the oil palms at the juvenile stage. Growth parameters such as collar diameter, length of longest leaf, number of leaves emitted, and height of seedlings and plants were assessed. At the prenursery stage, the results obtained showed that, whatever the growth parameter, the maximum values were recorded at a dose of 30 ml of vermiwash per seedling. In the nursery, the maximum values were recorded, on the one hand, at the dose of 100 ml in foliar application and, on the other hand, at the dose of 150 ml in application on the substrate. These different doses therefore constitute the optimal doses for the development of the oil palm at the prenursery and nursery stages. Vermiwash from poultry waste and oil palm residues therefore contributes to the development of oil palm at the prenursery and nursery stages and, thus, can be an alternative to chemical fertilization of plants.

Understanding Agriculturists' Perception and Adaptation to the Current Climate Patterns in Jaman South Municipality, Ghana

This paper examines agriculturists’ perception and adaptation to climate change in Jaman South Municipality of Ghana, utilizing a mixed research approach. The study engaged 150 farmers from five farming communities, alongside 10 local agricultural extension officers. Data were collected through questionnaires and structured interviews administered via face-to-face interactions. The data underwent analysis involving calculations of frequencies, percentages, means, standard deviations, and utilization of the probit regression model. Respondents identified significant changes in rainfall patterns, including shortened planting seasons, reduced rainfall amounts, extreme dry spells, heavy rainfall, erratic patterns, and shifts in onset and cessation. Temperature changes were also reported, with increased daytime and nighttime temperatures. These changes were perceived to have adversely affected crop production in the study area. To this effect, farmers have employed diverse adaptation strategies, such as crop diversification, cover cropping, mulching, crop rotation, composting and use of organic fertilizers, adjusting planting time, land rotation, and use of drought-tolerant crop varieties to tackle these climatic changes. Age, level of education, engagement with extension services, and farmers' experience in farming emerged as the most influential factors for predicting the selection of strategies to adapt to climate change. This study contributes insights to policymakers and practitioners striving to bolster adaptive capacity in the face of climate change.

Perceptions and Adaptation Practices of Agropastoralists to Rainfall and Temperature Changes in Mali

Many people in African countries derive their livelihoods from agriculture and livestock. Therefore, unfavourable environmental and climatic conditions render them more vulnerable to increasing food insecurity and poverty rates. However, few studies have investigated how farmers’ adaptation strategies affect farm productivity and household food security in the Sahelian region, notably Mali. This study aims to examine the impacts of climate change agro-pastoralists and to analyse the adaptation strategies in Mali. For this purpose, an analysis of daily rainfall and temperature data from 1960 to 2020 over Bamako, Ségou and Sikasso station was carried out using Instat+ v3.36, Rstudio, XLSTAT and Rclimdex software. Field surveys were conducted among 355 agropastoralists in three regions of Mali to assess the impacts and adaptation strategies of agropastoralists. The analysis of climate data showed a downward trend in overall rainfall. As for the temperature, it shows an upward trend over the series from 1960 to 2020 at the station of Ségou, Sikasso and Bamako.
 Agropatoralists use adaptation strategies such as organic fertilizers, changing planting dates and growing of short duration maize varieties to mitigate against the negative effects of climate change. The use of organic fertilizers and short-duration use of improved varieties promotes agricultural productivity and food security. We conclude that building agropastoralists adaptive capacity tends to reduce their vulnerability to climate change by increasing crop yields and food security.

Biochar-Acid Soil Interactions—A Review

Soil acidity is a major problem of agriculture in many parts of the world. Soil acidity causes multiple problems such as nutrient deficiency, elemental toxicity and adverse effects on biological characteristics of soil, resulting in decreased crop yields and productivity. Although a number of conventional strategies including liming and use of organic and inorganic fertilizers are suggested for managing soil acidity but cost-effective and sustainable amendments are not available to address this problem. Currently, there is increasing interest in using biochar, a form of biomass derived pyrogenic carbon, for managing acidity while improving soil health and fertility. However, biochar varies in properties due to the use of wide diversity of biomass, variable production conditions and, therefore, its application to different soils can result in positive, neutral and or negative effects requiring an in-depth understanding of biochar-acid soil interactions to achieve the best possible outcomes. Here, we present a comprehensive synthesis of the current literature on soil acidity management using biochar. Synthesis of literature showed that biochars, enriched with minerals (i.e., usually produced at higher temperatures), are the most effective at increasing soil pH, basic cation retention and promoting plant growth and yield. Moreover, the mechanism of soil acidity amelioration with biochar amendments varies biochar types, i.e., high temperature biochars with liming effects and low temperature biochars with proton consumption on their functional groups. We also provide the mechanistic interactions between biochar, plant and soils. Altogether, this comprehensive review will provide guidelines to agricultural practitioners on the selection of suitable biochar for the reclamation of soil acidity.

Moringa Growth Response in Treatment of Bokashi Composition and Dosage of Moringa Leaf (Moringa oleifera) Using Subsoil

Subsoil soil which is at a depth of more than 30 cm below the topsoil is a marginal soil for agricultural cultivation but has great potential for utilization. Improvement of subsoil soil with the use of organic fertilizers alone has been widely carried out. However, the use of moringa leaf bokashi fertilizer is thought to be able to improve the subsoil physically and chemically. The aim of the research was to find out the composition of the best moringa leaf bokashi fertilizer and the right dosage for the growth of moringa. Research using Completely Randomized Design. The first factor was the composition of moringa leaf bokashi, biochar and cow manure (K), namely K1 ratio of moringa leaves: biochar: cow manure (1:1:1); K2: (2:1:1); K3 (3:1:1). The second factor is the dose of moringa leaf bokashi fertilizer. Bo: control 5; B1:10; B2: 20; B3: 30; B4: 40 tons per hectare. The results showed that the K1 composition showed the highest plant height, number of primary roots, and canopy wet weight. A dose of 10 tons per hectare (B1) showed the best growth of Moringa seedlings with the highest dry weight of canopy. Keywords: Bokashi, Composition, Dosage, Moringa leaves, Moringa seedling

Impact of chemical fertilizer on soil fertility of oil palm plantations in relation to productivity and environment

Indonesia produces around 45 MT of CPO in 2020. It is predicted that the demand of world palm oil will remain. Most of the oil palm plantations are grown on acidic soils with low fertility levels, such as Peat soils, Podzolic soils, and Acid sulfate soils. The domestic demand of phosphate and Kalium fertilizer still fulfilled by importation. Production of oil palm had depend on this fertilizer. Various research results have found that fertilizing oil palm using chemical anorganic fertilizers, especially Urea, TSP, KCl and Kieserit, has produced fresh fruit bunches which are quite high and profitable. Fertilizing oil palm crops requires a very large cost of around 30% of production costs. Currently, non-subsidized chemical fertilizers are rocketing, which is very burdensome for oil palm farmers. Some research results indicate that the continuous use of chemical fertilizers in oil palm plants causes to the land degradation. The use of organic fertilizers can improve sour and less fertile land, can increase the weight and number of oil palm fruit bunches. This paper aims to examine the impact of the use of chemical fertilizers on oil palm fruit production, as well as provide alternative organic fertilizers which sources are mostly around plantations.

Microplastic Pollution in EU Farmland Soils: Preliminary Findings from Agricultural Soils (Southwestern Poland)

Agricultural soils are considered as “hot-spots” of plastic particles; however, due to a lack of standardized method of microplastic determination in soils, as well as no legal regulations requiring the monitoring of the soil environment in the context of microplastic contamination, the data on MP abundance and occurrence in European soils are very limited. In this first study of MPs pollution in agricultural soils in Poland, we developed a method of microplastic extraction from soil samples with different properties (particle size distribution, clay and organic matter content) and used optical microscopy for MP determination and quantification. In this study, we analyzed 44 soil samples from five sampling site locations with differing soil type, agricultural activity, including farmland soils on floodplains and past records of sewage sludge and compost applications. We found evidence that 93% of cultivated soils in the SW part of Poland contained MPs. The content of MP varied between soil types and present/former use of the land. Loamy and clay soils contained more MPs, 1540 ± 912 particles per kg soil and 933 ± 682 particles per kg, respectively, compared with sandy soils at 383 ± 188 particles per kg of soil. The highest MP concentrations were determined in soils amended with sewage sludge, wastewaters and green-waste composts (up to 4050 ± 2831 particles per kg of soil). The wide distribution of MPs with a dominance of plastic fibers (up to 60% of determined MP types) can be associated with agricultural sources such as soil mulching, the use of organic fertilizers, seed coating or unintentional waste dumping and air deposition.

Fairtrade on coffee farming in Takengon District, Central Aceh Regency

Fairtrade in coffee farming has been widely applied in several coffee-producing countries. Not only providing a quality guarantee to coffee consumers, but fair trade also guarantees higher price and benefit for coffee farmers in exchange for all the efforts made during coffee cultivation. Gayo Coffee is one of the commodities that is being produced and becomes exporting commodity in Indonesia. The Fairtrade system has been implemented by coffee Gayo farmers in Takengon District Since 2018. There are two groups of Gayo Coffee farmers in Takengon District, non-fairtrade and fairtrade coffee farmers. The result of study shows that productivity incremental of non-fairtrade farmer is greater than fairtrade farmer due to the requirements of fairtrade such as the use of organic fertilizers which causes farmers’ productivity to be lower. However, income incremental of non-fairtrade farmer is lower than fairtrade farmer due to additional price that is only given to the fairtrade farmer.

Communication Strategy in Resourced-Based Waste Segregation in Klungkung Subdistrict, Klungkung Regency

Increasing the number of human population, consumerism, and changes in modern activities directly proportional with the number amount of waste. As a tourist destination, Klungkung Regency occupies the second position as the largest waste producer in the Province of Bali and there are still 3,795.83 tons or 11.09% of unmanaged waste to total waste production in Klungkung Regency. Resourced-based waste management is the earliest or upstream handling of household waste which is the key to the success of the next steps. This study aims to analyze: (1) Communication pattern are implemented to change people's behavior; (2) Inhibiting factors of communication strategy; (3) Implications of communication strategy that applicated by local goverment.. This study uses a descriptive research method with a qualitative approach. The research location is in Klungkung District, Klungkung Regency with a focus on Semarapura Kangin Village. Data collection was carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation studies. The theory used as the basis for the analysis is: (1) Persuasive Communication Theory; (2) Attitude Change Theory, (3) Social Judgement Theory; and (4) Diffusion of Innovations Theory.. The findings in this study are: (1) The pattern of communication in the implementation of Tri Hita Karana uses group communication, while in the implementation of laws and regulations it uses patterns of interpersonal communication, group communication, and mass communication; (2) There are 3 (three) factors inhibiting communication, namely technical barriers (limited communication media used), semantic barriers (regional language) and human barriers (perception and time of visit); (3) The implications of a persuasive communication strategy consist of 3 (three) dimensions, namely cognitive, affective, and conative in the form of: increasing public awareness about the negative impacts of waste and the importance of waste segregation, changing attitudes, and changing behavior in sorting waste and becoming a customer of a waste bank. Strict application of real sanctions is needed for people who violate laws and regulations related to waste management and waste segregation according to the types listed in laws and regulations. The local government of Semarapura Kangin is expected to innovate more in reusing waste that is still economically valuable, reuse and recycle organic and inorganic waste through various methods involving the active role of the community, such as: optimizing the use of Waste Recycling Holes (Bang Daus), ecoenzymes, making and the use of organic fertilizers, as well as the development of a waste bank.
 Keywords: Communication Strategy, Communication Pattern, Persuasive, Waste, Resourced-Based Waste Management.

Farmers response to introducing of integrated crop management technology for lowland rice in Konawe district

One of the efforts to spur national rice production is through the application of location-specific technological innovations, which is believed to support the program to increase national rice production when applied by farmers as recommended. The study aims to determine the response of farmers to the components of Integrated Crop Management (ICM) technology for lowland rice. The study was carried out in April - August 2021, located in Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi. Respondents were 25 farmers who were involved in the NEW SUPERIOR VARIETY paddy rice demonstration plot. The response of farmers to the observed lowland rice farming technology refers to the component of rice Integrated Crop Management (ICM) technology, which consists of: perfect tillage, quality seeds, lowland rice new superior variety, planting methods, use of organic matter, fertilization, pest management and disease and timely harvest. Data were analyzed with a qualitative descriptive approach. The results of the study of farmers’ responses to the ICM technology components obtained, the response rate of farmers was 88%, included in the high category. This means that 88% of the introduced ICM technology components are accepted by farmers. Partially, the level of response of farmers to the components of ICM technology are: perfect tillage (100%), quality/labeled seeds (100%), organic matter (100%), timely harvest (100%), fertilization (90%), pest and disease management (80%), lowland rice NEW SUPERIOR VARIETY (75%), tapin and atabela Jarwo (60%).