Palembang, The Indonesia Post – The Governor of South Sumatra H. Herman Deru accompanied the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia, Syahrul Yasin Limpo, to conduct an Inspection of the Prime Gernas El Nino Rice Planting in Harbor Village, Kab. Ogan Ilir.
“Historically, the Pemulutan area used to only contain cork fish, betok fish and others. Now this area has become a productive area, as time goes on, rice production is 2 times a year and over time it produces productive grain above 5.5 tons and becomes a buffer for the economy” HD said.
Added by HD, Farmers already understand circulation with water where it needs a water pump for use and needs standardization. And according to data from the Head of the Agriculture Office, the area of Lebak rice fields in South Sumatra is approximately 125,000 ha and we need to increase it to 150,000 ha and this requires our joint seriousness between Forkopimda, the farmers in terms of managing the Lebak rice fields.
Minister of Agriculture Syahrul Yasin Limpo stated that South Sumatra was one of the heroes for Indonesia. Because nationally, the Ministry of Agriculture is preparing 500 thousand hectares of new planting areas to anticipate extreme El Nino weather. While in South Sumatra, it can cover 150 thousand hectares with planting areas in lebak swamps.
“In Indonesia, the el nino effect is also a concern for us. The threat of a food crisis is also quite large. Therefore, according to instructions from the President of the Republic of Indonesia, a number of provinces have committed to preparing new planting areas,” he explained.
South Sumatra is capable of providing national rice reserves of 200 thousand tons. Likewise with other provinces that are a priority in Indonesia.
In addition to observing the rice planting land, then making Bio Saka and then providing assistance in the form of Alsintan to several Farmer Groups. (mhn/ril)
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