Research Highlight

Soil Test Kit for Upland (STKU)

stkuSoil Test Kit for Upland Soils is used as a basis for determining a fertilization recommendation, particularly on the dry land, to increase the efficiency of ferti-lizer use and crop production. (more ...)

Fertilizer Test Kit (FTK)

Fertilizer Test Kit (FTK)Most organic fertilizers in the market do not contain as many nutrients as the stated in the labels, causing losses to the users. Fertilizer testing instrument can help farmers, fertilizer supervisors, and the fertilizer business people to find out the quality of fertilizer quickly. (more ...)

News

  • Agricultural Sector: Susceptible to Climate Change

    28 Dec

    JAKARTA - The impact of climate change which is a necessity and is triggered by human activity, has been keenly felt such as the changes in rainfall patterns and the uncertain of the beginning of rainy and dry seasons. The climatic conditions causing disruptions in cropping patterns and farm activities, increased droughts threat, floods and crop pests (OPT). It's all very real impact on agricultural production even crop failure, especially food crops and horticulture. (more ...)

  • Sustainable Food Houses Stole the Spotlight at the World Food Day Celebration, Gorontalo

    26 Oct

    Sustainable Food Houses (SFH) Model was showcased at the Technologies Exhibition on the top event of World Food Day Observance held in Bone Bolango, Gorontalo, on 18th -22nd October 2011. The model gained the spotlight which highly benefited and directly met the target users. Indonesian Agency for Agricultural Research and Development (IAARD) presented the SFH with its theme “Empowering Family Household to overcome the increasing Food Prices towards Food Security” (more ...)

  • “Is Indonesian Food Supply Sufficient to Feed the Nation?”

    25 Oct

    It’s a quote from the Vice President (VP) in his speech while opening the World Food Day (WFD) which was held in 20 October 2011 in Bone Balango Regency, the Province of Gorontalo. His visit to the WFD observance was accompanied by Minister of Agriculture, FAO Representatives, James Mc. Grane, and also representatives from 21 companion countries. (more ...)

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