2017 Production of Hiyung Chili Reached 383 Ton

Rantau, S Kalimantan (AntarannewsKalsel) - Hiyung chili production in Hiyung Village, Central Tapin Tengah Subdistrict, Tapin, South Kalimantan, in 2017 has reached 383.04 tons with planting area of 112 hectares.

Agriculture counseling team (PPL) Officer in Central Tapin Sub-district Badariah said that in 2017 the production of chili, which is famous for its spiciness, was 34.2 quintals per hectare per month on average.

"From the beginning of the harvest around June and ending in December 2017, Hiyung chili productivity in Hiyung Village reaches 34.2 quintals per hectare," she said.

According to her, Hiyung chili production in 2017 is not too increased compared to the year 2016 when the harvest reached 276.9 tons with a planting area of 71 hectares.

"If we compare with the results in 2016, it is almost no increase in production, because in 2016 with an area of 71 hectares capable of producing 276.9 tons," she said again.

According to her, it is because in 2017 many plants were affected by Anthrax disease, so many farmers failed to harvest Hiyung chili.

"Because of the high rainfall in recent months, many plants were attacked by Anthrax or Patek diseases, so many chilies were damaged," she said again.

In 2018, the productivity of chili which is famous for its spiciness 17 folds from other chili is expected to increase.

Hiyung chili farming is very helpful for the economy of Hiyung Village people who used to work only as a wood searcher for firewood and building materials.

Local crop varieties from the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia with number 09/PLV/2012 also have the advantage of storage power that can survive for 10 days with normal room temperature.