Study of Soil Management in Rice Fields in Bantimurung Distric Maros Regency
D E Safitri, A Ahmad, and M Nathan

Soil Science Departement, Faculty of Agriculture, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia.


Abstract

Rice productivity in Bantimurung District is unstable every year. Farmers tend not attend to environmental and soil protection but are racing to increase yields rapidly by using excessive chemical fertilizers and pesticides, tilling the soil too frequently, and burning post-harvest straw. This study aims to study the management of rice fields in Bantimurung District, Maros Regency based on the physical and chemical characteristics of the soil which are expected to be a source of information in managing rice fields in Bantimurung District, Maros Regency. Data were collected using a field survey method in irrigated and rainfed rice fields and farmer interviews by using questions. In addition, observations and profile descriptions were carried out in the rice fields and laboratory analysis, namely soil texture, bulk density, N-total, C-organic, pH and organic functional group analysis. Based on the results of analysis with information by interview farmers we know that the rice fields in Bantimurung District are still suitable for rice production, but must with proper good management principle such as not using anorganic fertilizer excessively, adding organic matter, crop rotation, and attent to water needs.

Keywords: ricefields, management, irrigation, rainfed

Topic: Crop Production and Environment

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