Quota of Subsidized Fertilizer in S Solok Increased

Padang Aro, (Antaranews Sumbar) - Subsidized fertilizer allocation for South Solok District, West Sumatra increased 435 tons or from 10,090 tons in previous year becomes 10,525 in 2018. "The increasing of subsidized fertilizer allocation is not too big and not for all types because in fact, ZA and organic allocation are decreasing," Head of Agricultural Department of South Solok, Tri Handoyo stated in Padang Aro, Monday. He said for South Solok, the biggest subsidized fertilizer users are in Sangir Sub-district which is about 80 to 100 tons per month. Besides, subsidized fertilizer allocation in South Solok is most widely increasing for urea type this year, from 3,900 tons in 2017 becomes 4,400 tons in 2018 or increase about 500 tons. Furthermore, SP36 fertilizer increased about 150 tons from 1,400 tons in 2017 to 1,550 tons in 2018, while NPK-Phonska type increased from 2,240 tons to 2,600 tons in 2018. Quota of organic fertilizer decreased from 1,800 tons to 1,275 tons in 2017 and ZA also decreased from 750 tons to 700 tons. He added if the fertilizer needs is not enough, so that his side will propose the adding to Province as Definitive Plan for Group Needs (RDKK). (cha/el) Translator: Vicha Faradika