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Effectiveness of Cassava Harvesting by Applying Harvesting Implement Warji, Warji; Asmara, Sandi; Hidayat, Kuswanta Futas; Sanjaya, Purba; Endaryanto, Teguh
Jurnal Agricultural Biosystem Engineering Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025): September 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23960/jabe.v4i3.11557

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Cassava is one of Indonesia’s leading food commodities, especially in Lampung Province. However, cassava harvesting is still predominantly done manually, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and prone to crop damage. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of cassava harvesting using a Kubota mechanical harvesting implement compared to traditional manual methods. The research was conducted in Bandar Mataram District, Central Lampung Regency, over an area of 0.75 hectares and observed parameters including harvest time, tuber damage, losses, and labor efficiency. Results showed that the harvesting implement significantly improved efficiency, allowing one machine to harvest up to 1.07 hectares per day, compared to only 0.045 hectares per day per person using manual labor. Tuber damage and losses were also reduced from 7% in manual harvesting to 1.59% with the implement. Furthermore, the implement created soil ridges suitable for direct replanting without further tillage. Despite its advantages, some operational weaknesses were identified, such as the need for stem cutting and transportation improvements. Overall, the use of mechanized harvesting tools enhances cassava farming efficiency and has the potential to reduce labor dependency and improve farmer productivity.
EVALUASI MUTU FISIOLOGIS TERHADAP LIMA VARIETAS BENIH KEDELAI (Glycine max [ L.] merr) PADA PENYIMPANAN SUHU RUANG YANG BERBEDA AKIBAT ANOMALI CUACA EL NINO 2023 Fitria, Eliza; Agustiansyah, Agustiansyah; Timotiwu, Paul Benyamin; Hidayat, Kuswanta Futas; Purnomo, Purnomo
JURNAL AGROTROPIKA Vol. 24 No. 2 (2025): Jurnal Agrotropika Vol 24 No 2, Oktober 2025
Publisher : Universitas Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23960/ja.v24i2.11445

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Global climate change such as El Nino has serious impacts on the agricultural sector, especially soybean production which is very sensitive to water shortages. The government is responding by developing superior soybean varieties that are drought-resistant, such as Kemuning 1, Demas 1, and other varieties that have qualities equivalent to imported soybeans. A significant issue in soybean cultivation within tropical regions is the reduction in seed quality during storage, which is related to the high fat content present in orthodox seeds. Therefore, maintaining the physiological condition of the seeds until planting season requires controlling seed storage at optimal temperature and humidity levels. The results demonstrate that both cultivar and temperature affect the physiological quality of soybean seeds. The Grobogan and Dega 1 varieties produce better physiological quality compared to Deja 2, Dena 1, and Detap 1. Storing seeds at cold temperatures is more effective in maintaining seed viability and quality stability. Key words: Seed, soybean, seed storage, physiological quality