Rice field soil quality assessment through various environmental diversity sources in Ende District, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
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Abstract. Mutiara C, Bolly YY, Hutubessy JIB, Aggrey H, Dahiba S, Palelet EY, Romadhon MR, Irmawati V, Hasanah K. 2025. Rice field soil quality assessment through various environmental diversity sources in Ende District, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Asian J Agric 9: 264-275. Ende District, located in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, is an important agricultural area known for its diverse food commodities, particularly rice. Despite ongoing rice cultivation, local production satisfies less than 50% of the community’s needs, necessitating substantial imports from outside the region. Wewaria Sub-district, with 1,526.4 hectares of rice fields, is the largest rice-producing area in the district and the sole source of premium-quality rice. However, rice productivity in Ende remains low due to constraints such as suboptimal seed quality, inadequate infrastructure, and poor agronomic management. This study highlights the crucial influence of soil quality on rice yields and investigates both the physical and chemical characteristics of soil in Wewaria. A descriptive exploratory survey was conducted, focusing on environmental variability in relation to drainage patterns, altitude, and slope gradients. Land mapping units were delineated using thematic maps, Geographic Information System (GIS) tools, and soil sampling to determine representative locations for analysis. Preliminary assessments revealed key limitations, including nutrient deficiencies, low soil pH, and limited availability of potassium and nitrogen—factors that significantly restrict productivity. The findings emphasize the necessity of targeted soil quality assessments to guide sustainable agricultural practices, improve rice yields, and address critical challenges faced by local farmers. This research seeks to provide a comprehensive analysis of soil conditions in Wewaria to inform the development of effective strategies for enhancing rice production and strengthening regional food security.
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