Rice paddy field on Gentungan, Karanganyar: Soil C Humic Acid, Fulvic Acid, and Stock as Affected by Period of Organic Practices

Abstract

Carbon sequestration (CS) is an essential strategy for mitigating climate change caused by increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases (GHGs in the atmosphere). Agriculture provides greenhouse gas effects, one of which is in wetland agriculture (rice fields). The research aims to evaluate organic, semi-organic, and conventional farming systems in rice fields on the levels of humic acid, fulvic acid, and carbon stock. The research method is descriptive, explorative, survey, and laboratory analysis. The research was conducted in Gentungan, Karanganyar Regency, Indonesia. Organic farming (4,7, and 10 years), semi-organic and conventional. The results showed no significant difference in the levels of humic acid, fulvic acid, and carbon stock between organic, semi-organic, and conventional farming systems. Organic farming systems increase the humic acid, fulvic acid, and carbon stock in paddy fields compared to semi-organic and conventional.

The Significance of Organic Horticulture in Mitigating Climate Change and Promoting the Production of Healthier Fruits and Vegetables

“…Organic agriculture has further demonstrated its capacity to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through carbon sequestration and employing fewer inputs. Consequently, in the area of climate change, the transition from conventional agriculture to organic practices is being acknowledged as a viable alternative farming system that holds promise for addressing both climate change mitigation and environmental protection objectives [14,15].…”

Organic Horticulture as a Potential Tool to Mitigate Climate Change and for the Production of Healthier Fruit and Vegetables

“…Organic agriculture has further demonstrated its capacity to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through carbon sequestration and employing fewer inputs. Consequently, in the area of climate change, the transition from conventional agriculture to organic practices is being acknowledged as a viable alternative farming system that holds promise for addressing both climate change mitigation and environmental protection objectives [10,11].…”