Journal of Applied Agricultural Science and Technology
Vol 4 No 2 (2020): August 2020

Land Suitability Evaluation of Coffee in Tokunoshima Island, Japan

Endar Hidayat (Prefectural University of Hiroshima)
Asmak Afriliana (Prefectural University of Hiroshima & University of Jember)
Gusmini Gusmini (Andalas University)
Hiroyuki Harada (Prefectural University of Hiroshima)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Aug 2020

Abstract

Japan is the 3rd largest importer and consumer of coffee in the world. Considering have many demands of coffee, Japan is looking alternatives for improving to growing and the productivity of coffee. The research was aimed to assessment land suitability class for (arabica and robusta) coffee and land suitability evaluation of coffee. 3 soil samplings were collected from the study area. Matching method is used to evaluate the land suitability with parameter: temperature, elevation, rainfall, slope, pH, and nitrogen. The results showed that climate and physical condition of land area very suitable to grow robusta crops, and its level appropriateness is S1 (highly suitable). However, typhoon is problem in every year for growing coffee crops, but it can be handling by planting protecting crops.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JAAST

Publisher

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Engineering Environmental Science

Description

Journal of Applied Agricultural Science and Technology aims to publish original research results, reviews and policy papers written by researchers, experts as well as practitioners, in the field of Applied Agricultural Science and Technology. Journal of Applied Agricultural Science and Technology ...