The land preparation period for rice farmers in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, is increasingly limited due to extreme drought.
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Rice farming activities using traditional terraced farming systems are commonly practiced by farmers in Kupang. This terraced farming system is used due to the geographic conditions of Kupang, which is located in an area with hard, rocky, and coral-filled soil contours. The island of Timor, where the city of Kupang is located, is known for its incredible coral wealth and is also nicknamed the"Coral City".
The working hours are adjusted according to the temperature or weather conditions in the agricultural land. Each group of farmers decides together when to start working and when to stop. This consideration is important to be agreed together because group members often work together in one group to prepare the rice fields. However, there are also those who prepare their fields independently.
Preparing the land for paddy fields is important as the rainy season is approaching soon. The rainy season is predicted to arrive from December to February. Field preparation must be optimal by the end of November to welcome the arrival of the rainy season. Although paddy fields do not require a lot of water, the availability of water at certain times must be prepared. One way is to ensure that the paddy fields are ready before the rainy season arrives.
In extreme hot weather conditions, many rice farmers have completely failed. The failure of rice harvest is much worse compared to the failure of corn, tubers, or beans harvests."If rice fails, it really fails. Only straw remains for cattle feed. However, corn, tubers, and beans that are classified as crop failures still have some parts that can be harvested for livestock," said Daniel.
"Plant corn instead. When planting in the morning field, it needs to be hoed first so that the growth is more free. Corn roots are easier to penetrate hard soil compared to rice. Moreover, hoeing rocky soil is very difficult. It takes time and energy," said Ayup.
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