Shallots are strategic horticultural commodities, and climatic conditions strongly influence their growth. In certain seasons, a decline in production is unavoidable, causing price increases at a consumer level and eventually contributing to the rate of inflation. The application of Good Agriculture Practices (GAP) is a strategy that can maintain and increase the productivity of shallots. This study aimed to determine the effect of applying GAP on the growth and yield of shallots in several varieties developed in North Maluku. The research was carried out in Trans Koli SP-1 Village, Oba District, Tidore Islands City, from March – June 2015. The study was arranged in a factorial, the first factor was cultivation habits (GAP and farmer habits), and the second factor was varieties (Topo-1, Topo-2, Super Philips, and Thailand), which used a Randomized Block Design with three replications. Parameters observed were plant growth, the intensity of pests and diseases, yield components and the production of shallot bulbs. The results showed no interaction between cultivation habits and varieties in all parameters, but there were significant differences between the research cultivation habits and varieties in all parameters. The Super Philips variety generally had significantly higher growth and lower intensity of armyworms than the Topo-1, Topo-2, and Thailand varieties. In terms of yield and tuber production, Super Philips and Thailand varieties have significantly higher yields than Topo-1 and Topo-2. The results of this study confirmed that the application of GAP had a better effect on growth, pest intensity, and production of shallots than farmers' habits.
Cassava is a food commodity widely cultivated and developed in North Maluku based on local wisdom, which is essential in supporting food security. This study aims to conduct an inventory and determine the use of cassava as an alternative food source in North Maluku. Inventory and characterization of activities carried out from March to December 2019. The method used was descriptive exploration with surveys, field observations, and interviews. The inventory results showed that North Maluku has the potential of cassava as a source of carbohydrates and alternative food to reduce dependence on people's rice consumption. A large amount of cassava production supports the possibility of providing local non-rice food sources in North Maluku. In addition, there were 13 local cassava accessions identified. Processed cassava into other food products had added value and encouraged increased consumption of this commodity as a non-rice local food commodity of strategic value. The government plays an essential role in the food diversification program to increase public awareness of consuming non-rice local food such as cassava. Kasbi sago is one of the typically processed cassava products and is widely consumed by the people of North Maluku.
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