6 Tons of Rice Harvested From Ujung Menteng Cultivation
Reported by Suparni | Translated by Maria Inggita
Today, Jakarta Maritime Agriculture and Food Tenacity (KPKP) Dept. has harvested Ciherang Superior Variety of Rice at Ujung Menteng Cultivation, Jalan Tambun Rengas, RT 02/06, Ujung Menteng, Cakung, East Jakarta.
After being harvested, it will be certified and given a label. Next, the seed will be distributed to communities
More than six tons of dried rice grains were harvested on that 1.7 hectares land.
"This rice variety is the most favorite. After being harvested, it will be certified and given a label. Next, the seed will be distributed to communities," said Ali Nurdin, Head Unit of Jakarta KPKP Dept.'s Seed Development Center and Plant Protection, Wednesday (11/1).
Petamburan Residents Take Advantage of KBB Land for AgricultureHe encourages people who have paddy fields in West Jakarta, East Jakarta, and North Jakarta to ask for seeds to his subordinates.
"Current result is higher than the last which was only around five tons," he expressed.
For information, it needs 3 months to harvest Ciherang Superior Rice Variety. This variety is known for its resistant to pest.
