Jambi province is included in the soybean belt areas and one of the soybean seed production centres in Sumatra. Fulfilling the soybean production demand of the Jambi region also in surrounding provinces, the seed program is one of the main requirement. This paper aims to provide an overview of the soybean seed production program through innovation technologies and dissemination for Jambi. An action research was carried out from 2016 to 2018 in the Tebo and East Tanjung Jabung regions, involving seven breeding farmers, local governments, research centres and other stakeholders. Activities carried out in the form of demonstrations plot, demonstrations farm, and technical assistance activities. The results showed that more than 100 tons of newly soybean certified seeds (Anjasmoro) were distributed from soybean production areas to other areas in Jambi and to other provinces such as: Riau, West Sumatera, South Sumatera and Aceh). Agronomic data and yield parameters in soybean seed activities from research site were showed minor significant differences compare to farmer practices technologies. Some innovation technologies were introduced i.e. good agricultural practices, and good handling practices for soybean seed farmers. Through this activity, soybean seeds are available throughout the year (2016 up to recent).
General characteristics of fresh horticultural products like chili, is easily get damaged after harvest. The chili declining quality and loss after harvesting occur due to ongoing respiration process. Hence, the chilies become wither or rot. This damage happens due to physical, microbiological, and physiological influences. Physical damage and yield loss can be caused by packaging uses during storage. The study aimed to determine the effect of packaging use type for Locker Telun Berasap chillies on the weight loss and damage during storage. The treatments were the commonly community packaging use types which consists of: a) polyethylene plastic (PE), b) paper and c) banana leaf. Each treatment was performed two replications and stored at room temperature. Observation parameters during storage were weight loss, and physical, physiological, microbiological damages. The lowest weight loss percentage for 12 days’ storage by PE packaging was 45.5%. The total damage was 30% lower compared to paper and banana leaf packaging. Optimal freshness can be achieved until the 8th day of storage with physical damage only 1.03% on PE packaging. The results of the study showed that the dominant microbiological damage was found in the banana leaf packaging treatment.
The agricultural problems currently cover-up with limited land, water, infrastructure, production facilities and infrastructure, access to finance and institutions. These problems cause the quantity and quality of agricultural products to be stumpy. One effort that can eliminate these problems is through the assessment of a comprehensive, integrated agricultural development program. The objectives of this study was: (1) to determine the amount of citrus farming income, and (2) to analyze the economic and institutional feasibility of citrus farming in Bunga Tanjung Village, Betara District, west Tanjung Jabung region. This study was conducted in Bunga Tanjung Village, Betara District, West Tanjung Jabung, Jambi, from 2017-2019. Approach to the activities through coordination and program integration from the Regional Government. Efforts to increase the production of citrus plants are currently experiencing challenges due to doubtful economic viability. Data collected in this study includes primary data in the form of information from farmers and secondary data such as a profile of study area, demographics, social and economic potential data. Primary data was collected by interviewed farmers using a questionnaire. The sample was randomly determined citrus farmer population with 40 respondents. Data analysis techniques include tabulation analysis used to recognize the farmer's economic conditions and feasibility. The results of this study indicated that citrus productivity had increased continuously by applying environmentally friendly cultivation technology i.g. Fertilizing, controlling pests and diseases, removing water shoots, pruning shapes, and pruning unproductive branches. Citrus production of non-demonstration plots was 3.145 kg, and demonstration was 4.960 kg, there was an increase of 1.815 kg or 36.59% with an average of R/C ratio for demonstration plots was 2.51 while non-demonstration citrus of 2.20. This means that the cultivation of the citrus plant is feasible to continue.
Potato is the main vegetable commodity cultivated by farmers in Kerinci Regency and has been supported by appropriate agro-ecosystems, the availability of land areas, labor and market opportunities as well as government endowment. In general, farmers in every season have not fully implemented cultivation technology recommendations. This paper aims to describe the growth and productivity improvement of potato varieties in Kerinci, Jambi. The activity was carried out in Tanjung Bunga Village, Kayu Aro District, Kerinci Region during wet season 2018, involving 3 cooperative farmers and a land area of 0.25 ha which was planted with two varieties namely Granola and Medians. The results showed that the Medians variety gave a higher number of tubers than the Granola variety, but a large number of tubers was obtained from the Granola variety. Therefore, the Granola variety provided a heavier yield of 17.08 kg or equivalent to 22.775.5 kg/ha, while the Medians was only 12.50 kg or 17.862.25 kg/ha. This study was also found three main pests that occurred ie, leaf-miner fly, armyworm, and tuber-miner, whereas late blight disease was caused by Phytophthora infestans simultaneously infecting both varieties. However, conducting the demonstration plots in this season, the Granola variety was more resistant to disease than the Medians variety.
Water accessibility and its optimal usage is important for rice land management and climate change resilience. Optimal and adequate water conditions will support utmost rice growth and development. The research aimed to identify water resources accessibility for developing sustainable rice catchment area in Kerinci region. Research was done in 2016 mostly through field surveys. Secondary and primary data were used for supporting further analysis. Each potential water resources such as river, swamps, pump, deep/shallow water in soil surface and others were evaluated. Water buildings facility were also being used as complementary supporting these agricultural service areas. The result showed that water services can be carried out optimally for rice area about 14,375 ha. Strategically, rice production canters specially are located in Danau Kerinci, Keliling Danau and East Air Hangat Sub-district. This research recommendation is useful for policy making and expansion of rice areas in particular. Rice existing land area can still be increased up to 52% based on area coverage.
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