Tidal swamp land has several constraints, including high soil acidity, fluctuating water levels,and low potassium (K) availability, which can affect rice productivity. This study aimed to determine the potassium status and site-specific K fertilization recommendations for rice cultivated on tidal swamp land in Mulya Sari Village, Tanjung Lago District, Banyuasin Regency. The study was conducted…
The research method employed a saturated sampling technique (census) involving 60 seed breeders partnered with CV. Berkah Tani. Primary data were obtained through in-depth interviews using a structured questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted using a multidimensional sustainability index approach via the Likert scale and SWOT matrix analysis (IFE, EFE, and IE matrices). Data collection was co…
This research was conducted to evaluate the magnitude of value added generated from the transformation of rice into certified seeds and to perform an economic performance comparison against non-seed rice farming (consumption rice). The research location was purposively determined in Bumi Agung Village, Lempuing District, Ogan Komering Ilir Regency, a significant rice production center. The stud…
This research aimed to analyze the welfare level of lebak swamp rice farmers with Cropping Index (IP) 100 and IP 200 in Gelebak Dalam Village, Rambutan District, Banyuasin Regency. The objectives of this research were to calculate the income of lebak swamp rice farming, determine the contribution of rice farming income to total household income, and compare the welfare levels of farmers applyin…
NENGAH SUASTIKE. (Growth and Yield of T3 and TR3 Rice Accessions with Their Parents and the Commercial Variety of Inpari 32 under Irrigated Conditions of Trantang Sakti Village). (Supervised by ASTUTI KURNIANINGSIH) Irrigated agricultural land is defined as land that receives water through a planned irrigation network system. In improving rice productivity, the use of superior varieties is an i…
Upland rice is a type of rice that can be grown on dry land without the need for paddy fields and can serve as an alternative for polyculture with plantation crops that thrive in relatively dry soil. This study aimed to identify upland rice accessions from South Sumatra that are tolerant to intercropping with oil palm. The study was conducted at the Oil Palm Research Station of Sriwijaya Univer…
The development of upland rice using a polyculture system in rubber plantations is commonly practiced on rubber trees that have not yet begun producing or are still young. To determine the best growth and yield of various upland rice accessions from South Sumatra in a polyculture system on mature rubber trees,this study was conducted from November 2025 to February 2026. The research was carried…
Rice is the main staple food commodity that plays a vital role in fulfilling the consumption needs of the Indonesian population, thus increasing production and farm efficiency is essential to support national food security. High-yielding rice varieties such as Inpari 47 and Inpari 49 have been adopted by farmers in Banyu Urip Village, Tanjung Lago Sub-district, Banyuasin Regency, yet variations…
Black rice considers as a popular rice variety because of nutrient content that potential to be healthy food source. Black rice contains natural pigments called anthocyanins and many usefull nutrients for human. This study aims to evaluate the growth and production of several black rice accessions in a cultivation system using used mineral water gallon pots and to determine the potential use of…
Black rice is a type of food crop that currently has high economic value and contains many nutrients, such uas, vitamin B2, folic acid, mineral sources of iron, zinc, selenium, calcium, and phosphorus. Black rice also contains a number of antioxidant compounds, protein, and the highest dietary fiber of all types of rice. This study aims to evaluate the growth and production of several black ric…
This study analyzes the implementation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) in lowland swamp rice farming and compares productivity, production costs, and farmers’ income between GAP standards and local practices in Pelabuhan Dalam Village, Pemulutan Subdistrict, Ogan Ilir Regency. A survey of 52 rice farmers selected using the Slovin formula was conducted, with data collected through questio…
ARIF PANSYAH. Growth and Yield of T3 and TR3 Rice Accession From BC2F5 in Shallow Swamp in Sungai Dua, Banyuasin Regency (Supervised by IRMAWATI). Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the most crucial food commodity throughout Indonesia. However, the main problem that farmers often face is the inability to manage water management optimally. This condition causes rice plants to be prone to being sub…
Iron (Fe) metal is often found in well water and at high concentrations can degrade water quality. This study synthesized a Biochar/MnFe₂O₄/Ag₃PO₄ composite, evaluated its characteristics, Fe adsorption capacity, and applied it to well water and antibacterial tests. Biochar was synthesized through pyrolysis of rice husk, MnFe₂O₄ was modified through coprecipitation, and followed by …
Lebak swamp land in Ogan Komering Ilir Regency holds considerable potential as a rice production center, yet its productivity remains well below the national average. The implementation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) is considered a strategic approach to enhance productivity while maintaining farming sustainability; however, its implementation level has never been comprehensively studied …
Most of the population in Merah Mata Village relied on agriculture as their main livelihood, particularly rice farming. Income from rice farming did not fully meet household needs, so some farmers utilized non-farming income sources to support their family welfare. This study aimed to (1) calculate the income of rice farming farmers participating in the OPLA Program (2) analyze the household co…
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a major staple crop in Indonesia which productivity is often constrained by sub-optimal land conditions, particularly swamp land areas. This study was aimed to evaluate the growth and yield potential of T3 and TR3 genotypes derived from the cross between Inpara 8 and Inpago 5 under middle swamp land condition. The research was conducted in Awal Terusan Village, Ogan Ko…
Local rice varieties (Oryza sativa L.) cultivated in the swampy lowlands of South Sumatra possess specific adaptation potential, yet information regarding their genetic diversity remains limited. This study aimed to evaluate genetic distance using RAPD molecular markers and to select the agronomic potential of several local swamp rice varieties. The research was conducted using a Completely Ran…
The objectives of this study are to: (1) analyze the factors influencing the productivity and profitability of lowland swamp rice farming in Arisan Deras Village, Rantau Panjang District, Ogan Ilir Regency; (2) calculate the revenue and profits generated by rice farmers in the village; and (3) identify the dominant factors affecting the profitability of lowland swamp rice farming. The research …
The limitations of the physical properties of ultisol soil, particularly porosity and low water-holding capacity, are one of the main constraints in cultivating vegetable crops, such as spinach (Amaranthus sp.). Efforts to improve these conditions can be carried out through the application of rice husk Biochar as an ameliorant material and by regulating the appropriate watering frequency to inc…
Rice is an important agricultural commodity that requires adaptive varieties to enhance production, especially in lowland swamp areas with a varied growing conditions. The objective of this study was to evaluate the growth of T3 and TR3 accessions resulted from the crossbreeding of Inpara 8 and Inpago 5 rice varieties, which have good growth and high yield. This study was conducted on shallow s…
Aluminum matrix composite (AMC) is an engineering material developed to improve the mechanical properties of recycled aluminum through the addition of reinforcing particles. This study aims to analyze the effect of the addition of Silicon Carbide (SiC) at 3 wt% and Rice Husk Ash (RHA) at 2 wt%, 4 wt%, and 6 wt% on the hardness, impact toughness, and microstructure of aluminum scrap using the st…
Breeding superior rice seeds is one of the business opportunities that need to be developed in an agribusiness system. The agribusiness system concerns all activities in the agricultural sector from the upstream industry, farming, downstream industry to its distribution to consumers. This research aims to (1) identify the problems faced in the production and distribution of rice seeds in OIC Re…
Paddy (Oryza sativa) is a perennial crop grown throughout the world. Paddy (Oryza sativa L.) is a staple food crop consumed daily by the entire population, making it a crucial necessity. The paddy harvest significantly impacts the availability of rice, a staple food. While paddy yields can sometimes increase, they can also decrease. The decline in paddy production is caused by various factors, …
Rice (Oryza sativa) is one of the most important food crops worldwide. Rice can be grown on sub-optimal land, and the land most often used for rice cultivation is swampland. However, farmers face the challenge of uncertainty in predicting the height of water levels. This study aims to determine the yield and growth of T1 and TR1 accessions resulting from the cross between Inpara 8 and Inpago 5 …
Blast disease caused by the fungus Pyricularia oryzae is one of the most important diseases affecting rice crops throughout the world and causes significant yield losses. This study involved turmeric plants that were inoculated with Pyricularia mycelium and supplemented with chitin powder. The study design used split plots with two levels of supplement in the main plots and four levels of seria…
Rice (Oryza sativa) is the primary crop that produces rice and plays an important role in supporting Indonesia’s economy. One of the major diseases that frequently infects rice plants is blast disease, which is caused by the fungus Pyricularia oryzae. As a more environmentally friendly alternative, the use of microorganisms as biological agents can inhibit and suppress pathogen development su…
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a major food crop in Indonesia, and optimizing rice production is essential to meet national food needs. Shallow swamp land has the potential for rice cultivation but faces the constraint of fluctuating water regimes, which cause waterlogging stress during the vegetative phase and drought stress during the generative phase. This study aims to evaluate the growth and pr…
Rice (Oryza sativa, L.) is a staple food for Indonesian people. Since rice is a staple food for Indonesian people and is very much needed, the government pays great attention to the composition of rice. The government continues to strive to meet rice needs to ensure national food security. To increase national rice production, various efforts have been made, including developing and researching…
This study aims to determine the concentration of KNO3 and the best use of light in breaking seed dormancy and germination of rice (Oryza sativa L) seeds variety inpari 32 in the after-ripening period. This research was conducted at the Seed Technology Laboratory of the Faculty of Agriculture, Sriwijaya University, Indralaya, Ogan Ilir, South Sumatra in November 2023. This study used the method…
The demand for rice as a staple food continues to increase, and if this demand is not balanced by the availability of sufficient rice in Indonesia, it will cause considerable problems. Changes in climate patterns will cause many problems at this time and in the future. This study aims to determine the accessions T1 and TR1 in BC2F3 resulting from the crossing of rice varieties Inpago 5 with Inp…