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Fertilizer use by crop in Indonesia

Year of publication 2005

Pages 77

Author Land and Water Division

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This report presents data and information related to cropping and fertilizer use in Indonesia during the period from 1998 to 2002. It covers fertilizer production, consumption, marketing and changes in the harvested areas and yields of the major food, plantation, vegetable and fruit crops. The official recommendations on fertilizer use on the different crops date from 1984 and need to be updated. The government has long recognized the importance of fertilizers in providing food security and econ omic stability and has regulated accordingly. During the period under consideration, there have been several changes in the government’s policy concerning the subsidization and distribution of fertilizers. Some were inconsistent, in an attempt to adapt to the changing conditions following the economic crisis of 1997. The shortcomings of current policies and the measures that could improve agricultural productivity are discussed.

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