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The Impact Of Sustainable Farming Practices On Crop Productivity And Soil Health Vestin Zebua
Journal of Integrated Agriculture and Forest Sciences Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): NILAFO - December
Publisher : CV. SINAR HOWUHOWU

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Sustainable farming practices have gained increasing attention as a strategy to address declining soil quality, environmental degradation, and the need for stable crop productivity. This study investigates the impact of sustainable farming practices on crop productivity and soil health by comparing farms applying sustainable management approaches with those using conventional farming methods. Field data were collected through soil sampling, crop yield measurements, and farmer surveys across selected agricultural sites. Key soil health indicators, including physical, chemical, and biological properties, were analyzed alongside crop productivity parameters. The results show that sustainably managed farms exhibited improved soil structure, higher organic matter content, enhanced microbial activity, and more balanced nutrient availability. Crop yields under sustainable systems were comparable to or slightly higher than those under conventional systems, with significantly lower yield variability. The findings highlight that sustainable farming practices contribute to long-term productivity, soil resilience, and environmental sustainability. This study emphasizes the importance of investing in soil health as a foundation for sustainable agricultural development and climate-resilient food systems.
Growth And Productivity Responses Of Horticultural Crops To Water Application Through A Drip Irrigation System Vestin Zebua; Piter Telaumbanua
Journal of Integrated Agriculture and Forest Sciences Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): NILAFO - June
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Water availability is one of the important factors affecting the growth and productivity of horticultural crops. Improper water management can result in water stress, reduced plant growth, and decreased crop productivity. In this study I wanted to see how [SPECIFIC CROP SPECIES/CULTIVAR] grows and produces when using a drip irrigation system to give the plants water. The research was conducted from May 4 to June 8, 2026, in Tetehosi Afia Village, North Gunungsitoli District, Gunungsitoli City, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia. A quantitative descriptive approach was used, with observations focused on plant growth and crop productivity during the cultivation period. Growth parameters included plant height, number of leaves, and number of branches, while productivity was evaluated based on harvest weight and the amount of marketable produce. The results showed that the application of water through the drip irrigation system supported continuous plant growth. Average plant height increased from 18.4 cm in the first week to 51.3 cm in the fifth week, while the average number of leaves increased from 8.2 to 23.5 leaves per plant and the number of branches increased from 2.1 to 7.1 branches per plant. The total harvest reached approximately 24.60 kg from 30 productive plants, with 21.80 kg classified as marketable produce. These findings indicate that controlled water application through a drip irrigation system can support the growth and productivity of horticultural crops by providing water more directly and consistently to the root zone. Drip irrigation therefore has potential as an efficient water management technology for horticultural crop cultivation under local agricultural conditions.
Co-Authors Piter Telaumbanua