Deskripsi Tingkat Produksi Jagung di Desa Lakalamba, Kecamatan Sawerigadi, Kabupaten Muna Barat

Abstract

Lakalamba Village has a maize plantation area of ± 200 ha and ± 350 ha of paddy fields that are not functioning due to several obstacles faced by the community. This study aims to increase corn crop production, and find out the obstacles faced by farmers in an effort to increase corn production. However, the method used in this study is descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques used were observation, interviews, and documentation. Data was obtained from 35 informants in Lakalamba Village. In determining the description of increased corn crop production in Lakalamba Village, Sawerigadi Subdistrict, West Muna Regency, it must be done by good farming methods such as using modern farming tools for managing agricultural land both during cultivation, planting and even at harvest. Paying attention to the conditions for land irrigation during the dry season such as making reservoirs. Eradication of pests, diseases and weeds must be sprayed to reduce the possibility of attacks from pests and diseases. The use of high quality seeds must be used to obtain good corn production. The use of fertilizers must be considered and how to provide fertilizer must be measured and given at the right time, in the afternoon and in the morning.