Minister Of Agriculture Says Rice Technology Innovation Jajar Legowo Is Able To Accelerate Rice Production

JAKARTA Minister of Agriculture (Mentan) Andi Amran Sulaiman said that the innovation of the planting system technology by the Jajar Legowo method is believed to be able to accelerate the planting cycle and increase rice productivity significantly.

This technology is still in the testing phase. He conveyed this when he visited the Padi Muara Landbouw Instrument Standard Testing Center, Bogor, West Java, Sunday, March 23.

The new technology of direct seecooli aims to reduce costs and accelerate planting. With this system, we can grow at least three times a year, maybe even up to four times, because planting directly without repairs. That is, we save about two weeks per planting cycle," he said in his statement.

Amran continued, this innovation is very important in facing global challenges, especially in maintaining food security in the midst of climate change and increasing national rice demand.

"Imagine if you can plant three times a year or even four times, it means that we can speed up rice production up to one month. This also reduces production costs and makes it easier for farmers to farm using a mechanization system. If the growth of the plant is this good, we can reach a minimum of 8 tons per hectare, thankfully it can reach 10, 11, or 12 tons," explained Amran.

In addition to increasing productivity, the Jajar Legowo system also provides an advantage in maximum land utilization, increasing access to sunlight for plants, and supporting healthier and stronger rice growth.

This technology will be implemented in stages in various regions, especially in rice fields and land optimization programs. If this trial is successful, its implementation will be expanded to support national food self-sufficiency targets.

Amran said, the agricultural sector must continue to develop based on innovation and technology. The government will continue to encourage agricultural mechanization so that farmers can be more prosperous and production products will increase.

We must not be half-hearted in increasing food production. Everything must be based on innovation and technology. This is modern agriculture, the transformation from traditional systems to full mechanization," he said.