Agricultural Transformation in Klaten
Klaten Regency, Central Java, is known as one of Indonesia's rice production centers. However, farmers in this area face declining soil fertility due to decades of excessive chemical fertilizer use.
Problems Faced
Before using Biosolution products, farmers in Klaten faced several challenges:
- Stagnant productivity at 5.2 tons/ha
- High chemical fertilizer costs reaching Rp 3-4 million/ha
- Increasingly hard soil difficult to cultivate
- Increasing pest attacks every season
Biosolution Solution
Farmer groups in Klaten began adopting Biosolution biotechnology with a combination of:
- FloraOne - Liquid biofertilizer containing microbial consortium that increases nutrient availability
- BIOJAGAT - Organic soil conditioner that improves soil structure and fertility
Results Achieved
After 2 planting seasons, the results were impressive:
- Productivity up 40%: from 5.2 tons/ha to 7.3 tons/ha
- 50% chemical fertilizer savings: from Rp 3.5 million to Rp 1.75 million/ha
- Net income increase of Rp 52 million/ha per year
- ROI achieved in 1 planting season
Farmer Testimonial
"We never expected such dramatic results. The soil that was once hard is now loose, plants are healthier, and harvest yields far exceed expectations," said Pak Sukirman, Head of Makmur Jaya Farmer Group.
Application Recommendations
- FloraOne: 2-3 liters/ha, applied twice (vegetative and generative phases)
- BIOJAGAT: 10-15 kg/ha, mixed with organic fertilizer before planting
Conclusion
The success of Klaten farmers proves that biotechnology can be a solution for sustainably increasing agricultural productivity.