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Cirebon farmers adopt PM-AAS system for rice cultivation

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesian farmers are adopting a new Modern-Advanced Agricultural System (PM-AAS) for rice cultivation.
  • The system involves direct seed planting in dense, regular rows, aiming to boost productivity to 10 tons per hectare.
  • The Ministry of Agriculture expects this innovation to modernize farming, increase efficiency, and strengthen national food security.

Farmers in Cirebon, West Java, are embracing the Modern-Advanced Agricultural System (PM-AAS), an innovation introduced by the Ministry of Agriculture. This method focuses on direct seed planting in tightly spaced, orderly rows.

The PM-AAS aims to significantly increase rice productivity, targeting yields of up to 10 tons per hectare. This represents a substantial improvement over average harvest results in many regions. The ministry anticipates that this enhanced yield will not only benefit farmers but also contribute to the modernization of the agricultural sector.

Beyond boosting harvests, the adoption of PM-AAS is expected to drive greater efficiency in cultivation practices and bolster national food security. The system's emphasis on regular row planting is designed to optimize seed and labor use, making rice farming more effective.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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