Model farms
Establishment of two model farms: Two sites were
selected in Blang Krueng, Baitussalam and in Miruék Taman,
Darussalam, close to the Syiah Kuala University. Plant and soil
sampling for analysis are taken continuously.
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Timetable of Activities Undertaken
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Blang Krueng - Farm 1
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| Blang Krueng - Farm 2 |
September 2007 |
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Miruek Taman
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Model farm in Blang Krueng
Farm 1 - Farmer Mr. Hasballa
These pictures were taken during the first workshop March 2006. They
show typical crops, like coconut, banana, peanut, and corn grown by the
farmers of this region. To estimate the impact of the tsunami on the
soil and to evaluate the nutrient level of the soil, soil samples
are taken.
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After the workshop the University of Aceh together with the farmers
started the establishment of the first fields. These pictures were
taken until August 2006. In close discussion with the scientists, the
farmers start tilling their fields.
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Discussion of farmers and scientist
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Tillage with a
hand tilling machine
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Adding the finishing touch to the field
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Cow maure added to the soil.
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Until January 2007 several crops were planted and harvested at the Blang Krueng.
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| Peanut plants just planted. |
Peanuts a few weeks later. |
Peanuts a few weeks later
(an overview) |
Peanuts at harvest. |
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| Corn just after planting. |
Corn a few weeks later (July). |
Corn a few weeks later (July). |
Corn before harvest. |
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| Swamp cabbage on a plot. |
Close up on swamp cabbage-top. |
Close up on swamp cabbage-side. |
Spinach |
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| Green mustard |
Green mustard - close up |
Young coconut tree |
Young water melon plants |
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| Fallow land after corn was harvested. |
Fallow land after peanut was harvested. |
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Farm 2 - Farmer Mr. Tarmizi
In September 2007 a second modelfarm in Blang Krueng was chosen
for further experiments. The farmer is growing mainly swamp cabbage,
maize, and peanut that sells well on the market. Swamp cabbage is
harvested about three times a week. Tomato, eggplant, and chilli are
cultivated for private consumption only. The problem of his farm
is that is is flooded often during the rainy season due to
its location.
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| Mr. Tarmizi with harvested cabbage. |
Overview on the farm. |
Closer view on the planted vegetables. |
Mustard and chilli intercropping. |
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Model farm Miruék Taman
Similarly to the farm in Blang Krueng the wave rushed over the land
taking boats and seeds of plants with them. Usually the shiny
leaved,dark green plants (halophytes) grow on saline soils close to
the sea, but now they also grow inland. Similar to
Blang
Krueng soil samples were taken for first investiagtions.
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boat in palm grove
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cow in
halophyte in palm grove
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ducks
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saline
soil
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soil sampling
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Since March 2006 farmers started to till
fallow land and fertilize with organic
matter.
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fallow land before tillage (picture 1)
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fallow land before tillage (picture 2)
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The tillaging with a tractor is much more easier than by hand.
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Afterwards the organic fertilizer was added.
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January 2007 the experimental plots were rearranged. Each plot was cut
into halves. One side was not fertilized at all (control), the other
side was treated as before. Until September 2007 corn and swamp cabbage
have been harvested and 6 others planted.
control (no fertilizer)
anorganic fertilizer (NPK)
(NPK)2 + cow manure 20 t/ha
(NPK)2 + cow manure 30 t/ha
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amonium sulfat (dosis 2 x urea)
cow manure 10 t/ha
cow manure 20 t/ha
cow manure 30 t/ha
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Organic fertilizer (cow manure) was added.
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NPK fertilizer was added
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Plants were watered from a new well.
In September 2007 the well was deepened because of a hot and dry summer. |
Corn (Zea mays L.)
var. Ayruna
Harvest December 2006
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Peanut (Arachis hypogea L.)
var. Gajah
Harvest December 2006
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Tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum Mill.) var. Mighty F1
Harvest October 2006
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Cucumber (Cucumis sativus)
var. Mercy F1 |
Shallot (Allium ascalonicum)
var. Jawa |
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| Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) var. Bandung Harvest March 2007 |
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Corn (Zea mays L.)
var. Ayruna
Harvest February 2007 |
Peanut (Arachis hypogea L.)
var. Gajah
Harvest March 2007 |
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Tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum Mill.) var. Mighty F1
Harvest Feb.-Mar. 2007 |
Shallot (Allium ascalonicum) var. Jawa
Harvest March 2007 |
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In
January 2007 the experimental plots were rearranged. Each plot was cut
into halves. One side was not fertilized at all (control), the other
side was treated as before. Until September 2007 corn and swamp cabbage
have been harvested and 6 others planted.
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Corn (Zea mays L.)
var. Ayruna
Harvest April 2007
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Swamp cabbage (Ipomoea sp.)
Harvest March 2007 |
| Chilli (Capsicum annum) var. TM 99 |
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June 2007 |
July 2007 |
Tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum Mill.) var. S. Marzano 2 (Austria)
These plants died after one week of heavy rain and disease infestation.
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| June 2007 |
July, 12th 2007 |
July, 30th 2007 |
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