New superior varieties of sweet potatoes successfully boost yields in Indonesia

Published 2021년 12월 9일

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The article reports on the success of sweet potato harvests in Krajan Hamlet, Lumajang Regency, Indonesia, where the yield has doubled to 40 tons per hectare due to the cultivation of superior varieties developed by the Agricultural Research and Development Agency. These varieties, including Beta 1, Beta 2, Antin 2, and Antin 3, are rich in beta carotene and anthocyanins, and are resistant to pests, a significant improvement over the older varieties. The harvest was celebrated with the Deputy Regent of Lumajang, and the article highlights the innovative Plastic Mulch technology used in cultivation, which increases crop yields and quality, and the use of biopesticides and organic pest control methods.

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My Agriculture— The sweet potato harvest in Krajan Hamlet, Pasrujambe District, Lumajang Regency, has doubled from before. The varieties planted in an area of 10 hectares are superior varieties resulting from the innovation of the Agricultural Research and Development Agency (Balitbangtan). The sweet potato varieties used were Beta 1, Beta 2, Antin 2, and Antin 3. These varieties contain high levels of beta carotene and anthocyanins. The harvest feast was attended by the Deputy Regent of Lumajang, Ir. Indah Amperawati, M.Sc. "I thank Balitbangtan, Ministry of Agriculture, this is a blessing for farmers in Lumajang Regency and should not be wasted because this is a priceless knowledge," said Indah Amperawati as quoted from the litbang.pertanian.go.id page. Indah explained, Balitbangtan superior varieties have shown results. These varieties are able to increase production and are free from pests, unlike the old varieties used by farmers. “We are witnessing together that the sweet ...

Source: Pertanianku