The harvested area in 2014 amounted to 20,862 hectares, and in 2015 reached 21,926 hectares. While the productivity from 56.56 quintals to 58.61 quintal,
Banjarbaru, South Kalimantan (AntaranewsKalsel) - The South Kalimantan Central Statistics Agency (BPS) recorded production of corn and soybeans in the province has increased large enough concurrently with the increase in harvested area and productivity.


"Maize production rose by 8.92 percent and soybean production rose by 17.78 percent," said Head of Statistics and Distribution of BPS South Kalimantan Arih Dwi Prasetyo in Banjarbaru, Thursday.

Corn production throughout 2015 amounted to 128 thousand tons of dry seed, increased by 10 thousand tons of dry seed or 8.92 per cent compared to 2014.

According to him, the increase was due to an increase in harvested area by ​​1,064 hectares or 5.10 per cent and an increase in productivity 2.05 quintals per hectare (3.62 percent).

"The harvested area in 2014 amounted to 20,862 hectares, and in 2015 reached 21,926 hectares. While the productivity from 56.56 quintals to 58.61 quintal," he said.

He mentioned corn production in South Kalimantan is the highest in Tanah Laut reached 63.32 percent and 19.87 percent in Kotabaru bringing the total distribution of these two districts accounted for 83.18 percent.

"Production of 10 other districts and cities, not included Banjarmasin, with contributions, among others, in Barito Kuala 0.18 percent and 3.96 percent in the HSS," he said.

Meanwhile, soybean production in South Kalimantan throughout 2015 was 10.53 thousand tons or increased by 1,591 tons or 17.78 percent when compared with 2014.

"The increase is due to increased harvested area by ​​874 hectares or 12.76 percent and productivity gains 0.59 quintals per hectare or 4.52 per cent," he said.

Soybean production in South Kalimantan scattered in 11 districts, namely 25.10 percent in Kotabaru, 24.46 percent in Tanah Laut, Banjar 13.07 percent, 10.15 percent in Tabalong. Balangan 9.89 percent, 9.16 percent Tapin and Cntral Hulu Sungai 7.33 percent with accumulation of 7 districts reached 99.17 percent.



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