The results of the observation this afternoon - the harvesting of rice

Expedition this afternoon in the next village. Not to be outdone by other districts, Dairi, known as a producer of "Sidikalang" coffee is also in the rice harvest season, this time the harvest news from Sada Taki Farmer Group, Desa Gugung, District Sumbul and Kelompok Tani Cinta Karya, Berampu Village. The variety developed is Ciherang is a seed assisted by the Department of Agriculture in 2017. It is unfortunate usage of this variety because it is very susceptible to pests and diseases, especially at the time of high rainfall swperti experienced by farmers this season. This is evident from the provitas that only 4.5 to 5 tons / ha. Conditions on the field of plants many attacked Bacteria Hawar Daun or often called farmers with crackle.

It is advisable to farmers not to use jabal varieties and there should be new rotations of varieties suitable for highlands such as Inpari 26, Inpari 27 and Inpari 28.

The results of discussions with the heads of farmer groups and some farmers in both villages visited that they are very interested in developing new varieties and begging to be guided to become seed breeders. Head of BPTP Balitbangtan Sumut through LO Dairi representatives will provide guidance and facilitation of seed sources as initiation of seed breeder development in these two villages as a pilot.

Average price of dry grain harvest Rp. 4,500 - Rp. 5,000 / kg, while the price of rice Rp.11.000 - Rp 12.000, - / kg. Although the price is high but farmers have no complaints and expect the government not to import.

The harvested area throughout January at Berampu Village reaches 1,000 ha from the Raw area of ​​Sawah that is owned by 1,700 ha, while the Kuta Gugung Village has a harvest area of ​​310 ha. It is planned that in February the two farmers' groups will be planting again so they are very eager to be facilitated to get quality seeds.