SOLAGRI
Sub Optimal Land Agriculture
While peat soil can be fertile, it also presents challenges for agriculture due to its high acidity, poor drainage, and tendency to be waterlogged.
Vertisols is characterized by its high clay content which swelling and shrinkage periodically with moisture changes
After nickel extraction, the soil left behind often becomes highly disturbed, leading to various challenges for plant growth and land rehabilitation.

Welcome to theΒ Sub-Optimal Land Agriculture Research Group, a thematic research initiative dedicated to advancing knowledge and solutions for sustainable land management.

Our primary goal is toΒ identify the distribution and characteristics of suboptimal land in tropical Indonesia. By understanding these unique landscapes, we aim to contribute to the development of effective strategies for sustainable land use, ensuring agricultural productivity while preserving environmental integrity.

Our team is committed to bridging the gap between research and practice, working collaboratively with stakeholders to address the challenges and opportunities presented by suboptimal lands. Together, we strive to make a positive impact on food security, environmental sustainability, and community resilience.

Join us in shaping a sustainable future for tropical agriculture!

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ACTIVITIES

Soil pH and Texture Quality Inventory

This activity was conducted to identify soil texture and soil pH conditions in Anggeraja, a region characterized by hilly topography...

Improving Post-Nickel Mining Soil Quality Using Biochar, Humic Acid, and Mulch Derived from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches

Improving Post-Nickel Mining Soil Quality Using Biochar, Humic Acid, and Mulch Derived from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches Improving Post-Nickel...

Sustainable Optimization of Cocoa Production in South Sulawesi Based on Land Suitability Analysis

This study aimed to establish land suitability classes in South Sulawesi for cocoa plant development, determine the productivity potential of...

Improving the productivity of sub-optimal soils by enhancing physicochemical properties through the addition of humified acids.

Reclamation of post-nickel mining soil requires a long process and renewable innovations to improve soil properties. One of the alternative...

Study on the Potential Utilization of Swamp Land for Rice Cultivation

Study on the Potential Utilization of Swamp Land for Rice Cultivation Study on the Potential Utilization of Swamp Land for...

Development of a user-friendly land suitability analysis system for sustainable agricultural planning.

Agricultural land use planning should always be guided by a reliable tool to ensure effective decision making in the allocation...

Propagation of local arbuscular mycorrhizae for the rehabilitation of post-nickel mining land.

Propagation of Local Arbuscular Mycorrhizae for the Rehabilitation of Post Nickel Mining Land This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness...

Characterization of glutinous rice paddy fields (Pulu Mandoti) in the sloping areas of Enrekang Regency.

Pulu mandoti is the local glutinous rice from Enrekang Regency with the advantage of distinctive odor and taste, which is...

Integrated agricultural systems in tropical wet regions of Indonesia to anticipate extreme climate change.

An agricultural system that leverages the interconnection between plantation crops, food crops, horticulture, livestock, and aquaculture to create an agroecosystem...