Implementation of cropping patterns for improving paddy planting index

The development of cropping patterns is very important to support the increase in the rice cropping index to increase production. Efforts to increase the rice cropping index are based on the availability of superfast varieties which can increase the rice cropping index in rainfed lowland and dry land. The study design was a randomized block design. This study was conducted with 2 cropping patterns, namely 1) paddy-paddy-paddy using Inpari 24, Inpari 31, and Inpari 34 varieties; and 2) paddy-peanut-paddy using Inpari 31 and Inpari 34 varieties, while the peanut variety used are Talam 2. The method of analysis of the results of the assessment is carried out with descriptive and explanative methods for the socio-economic aspects. While the technical aspects, the data collected will be analyzed using ANOVA analysis, and further testing is carried out using the LSD test at the 5% level. The results of the study show that the development of paddy-paddy-paddy and paddy-peanut-paddy cropping patterns can be carried out well if there is sufficient water availability. The use of paddy-paddy-paddy cropping patterns must be supported by the availability of early-age paddy seeds and sufficient water availability. The cropping pattern for paddy-peanut-paddy using peanut Talam 2 variety. Fromaneconomicaspect is more feasible than the paddy-paddy-paddy, but cropping pattern with a size of R / C 2.03. In terms of advantages, the paddy-paddy-paddy cropping pattern has a greater advantage than the paddy-peanut-paddycroppingpattern.