Indonesia: Minister of Agriculture Amran said pumping would boost rice production to 1.2 million tons

Minister of Agriculture, Andi Amran Sulaiman, visited the pumping location in Kandang Village, Comal District, Pemalang Regency, Central Java, Tuesday (23/4/2024). ADVERTISEMENT Amran said that pumping is a quick solution to increase national rice production, including Central Java Province. According to him, the pumping program can increase rice production by up to 1.2 million tons. Also Read: Ministry of Agriculture Targets Rice Planting Period Three Times a Year in Lamongan “This pumping can increase rice production by 1.2 million tons. If we convert it into monetary value, it means the equivalent of 10 trillion rupiah. "So the assistance we provide is not much compared to the value we get," said Amran in his statement, Tuesday (23/4/2024). By using a pump, rain-fed rice fields in Kandang Village are considered capable of utilizing the Comal River as a water source. “One side of this rice field needs water. On the other hand, water is abundant. Then we connect the water with ...