Management of Biological-Agent Utilization in Swampland Rice Farming: A Case Study in South Sumatra, Indonesia

Icuk Muhammad Sakir; Zahrul Akmal Damin; Desinta; Lisdiana; Sherly Desliyanah

doi:10.55927/fjst.v5i2.134

Authors

Icuk Muhammad Sakir STISIPOL Candradimuka, Palembang
Zahrul Akmal Damin Institute for Social Transformation and Regional Development department, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Johor
Desinta Field Agricultural Extension Worker, Banyuasin Regency
Lisdiana STISIPOL Candradimuka, Palembang
Sherly Desliyanah STISIPOL Candradimuka, Palembang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/fjst.v5i2.134

Keywords:

Management, Biological Agents, Agricultural Products.

Abstract

This study aims to assess the application of biological agents to enhance rice productivity in the lowland swamp areas of Pemulutan District, Ogan Ilir Regency, South Sumatra. Employing a qualitative research methodology with a field research approach, data were gathered through direct observation and informant interviews. The findings indicate a significant in-crease in the utilization of biological agents for boosting rice yields in the specified region. Specifically, harvested yields from a demonstration plot averaged 8.1 tons per hectare, totaling 24.3 tons across 3 hectares. This represents a 15.1 percent per hectare increase compared to 2022 production figures, which recorded 5.4 tons per hectare (16.2 tons for 3 hectares) using the same rice varieties, Ciherang and IR 42. The improvement in rice production is attributed not only to the application of biological agents but also to the systematic implementation of planning, organization, mobilization, and monitoring by ob-servers, plant pest controllers, extension workers, and farmers

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