Description

Intercropping sugarcane with soybeans offers a viable solution to address production limitations and land scarcity for both crops. By planting them simultaneously, their growth peaks can be staggered due to their varying harvest ages. This approach optimizes plant productivity, ensuring maximum yield. Embracing this intercropping strategy allows for efficient utilization of land resources and enhances overall agricultural output. The combination of sugarcane and soybeans proves to be a beneficial and sustainable choice for farmers facing these challenges.

About Author

Zainal Arifin was born on May 30, 1962, in Sumenep, East Java, Indonesia. He completed his undergraduate degree (S1) in Agriculture at the Faculty of Agriculture, UPN “Veteran” Surabaya, in 1986, and obtained a Master’s degree in Agriculture from the Faculty of Agriculture, UGM Yogyakarta, in 2001. From 1987 to 1988, he served as a research staff member for the Upland Agriculture Conservation Project – Farming System Research (UACP-FSR) in the Brantas Watershed in East Java.

Between 1989 and 1996, he worked as an Agronomy researcher at the Sukamandi Food Crops Research Institute in West Java. Since 1996, he has been employed as a plant cultivation researcher at BRIN (The National Research and Innovation Agency/Indonesian) in Malang. Additionally, he held positions such as the Head of the Cultivation Assessment Group (2009–2010) and the Head of the Program at AIAT of East Java (2011–2015). He has also been a Technical Team member of AIAT of East Java (2019-2022) and an active member of PPI (Indonesian Researcher Union). He actively participates in various national and international seminars and provides training on food crop cultivation and organic farming systems in multiple regions.

Zainal Arifin has authored several publications, including “Popular article about Azolla: Cultivation and Utilization for Rice” published by PT. Penebar Swadaya in 1996, “Organic Agriculture Towards Sustainable Agriculture” published by Bayumedia Publishing in 2008, “Integrated Upland Conservation Farming” published by Malang University Publishing in 2015, and “Location-specific fertilization on shallots in East Java” published by Malang Muhammadiyah University Publishing in 2021. Additionally, he has contributed numerous scientific writings in journals, proceedings, and technical instructions related to integrated farming systems, organic agriculture, and plant cultivation.

Amik Krismawati, born on November 29, 1968, in Blitar, Indonesia, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from the Faculty of Agriculture at Pembangunan Nasional University (UPN) Veteran Surabaya, specializing in Plant Cultivation (1992). From 1993 to 1996, she served as a lecturer at Putra Bangsa University (UPB) Surabaya, teaching courses on Fundamentals of Agronomy, Cultivating Food Crops, and Plantation Crops. Between 1996 and 2007, she worked at the Central Kalimantan Assessment Institute for Agricultural Technology in Palangka Raya, Indonesia, where she held the position of Regional Commissioner (KOMDA) of Central Kalimantan Germplasm. She actively participates in national seminars and trainings, focusing on topics such as Plasma Germ Genetic Resources, Farming Systems, Cultivation Plants, and Socio-Economic aspects.

In 1999, Amik pursued her Master’s degree in the Plant Production Study Program at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) Yogayakarta, completing it in 2001. Since 2008, she has served as a Plant Researcher at the East Java Assessment Institute for Agricultural Technology in Malang, Indonesia, and is also a member of PPI (Indonesian Researcher Union). Throughout her career, she has authored numerous scientific papers published in national and international journals, provided valuable services to the community, attended scientific seminars and workshops, and delivered scientific presentations at various universities and organizations.

Her first book, titled “Organic Agriculture towards Sustainable Agriculture,” was published by Bayumedia Publishing in 2008. Her second book, “Principles Agronomy With Research Results in Indonesia,” was published by Universitas Negeri Malang Publishing in 2018, aiming to contribute to the agricultural community’s knowledge and benefit.

Sri Satya Antarlina, the author was born in Sala, Central Java, Indonesia, on 24th June 1957. She completed her elementary education at SDN Bromantakan no 56, junior high school education at SMPN I Sala, and his senior high school education at SMAN I Sala. She earned her undergraduate degree in Food and Agriculture Products Technology, from the Faculty of Agriculture Technology, Gadjah Mada University, her master’s degree from Gadjah Mada University, and her doctoral degree from Brawijaya University. Currently, she holds a core researcher position in post-harvest technology and agriculture product processing at the Assesment Intitute for Agriculture Technology (AIAT) East Java, the Indonesian Agency of Agricultural Research and Development, and the Ministry of Agriculture. She carried out various duties, including as a researcher for post-harvest technology studies at the Institute for Research in Legumes and Tubers in Malang, East Java (1983-2001), at the Research Institute for Swampland, in Banjarbaru, South Kalimantan (2001-2007), the Assesment Intitute for Agriculture Technology (AIAT) East Java (2007-present), and as the chair of the research team in Post-harvest Research AIAT in East Java (2011-present). She has taken part in training: 2019 AFACI International Training Program on Post Harvest Technology and Management for Reducing the Losses of Agricultural Commodities at the Republic of Korea, taken part in and presented research results in various national and international seminar/workshops. She has published her works in both national and international journals, which include proceedings, journals, books, brochures, leaflets, and technical guide materials, as well as as a keynote speaker in many technical guide events. She has patents for her innovations in agriculture product processing.

Evy Latifah was born on September 25, 1975, in Blitar, Indonesia. She holds a Magister Agriculture (M.P) degree from Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, and a Sarjana Pertanian (S.P) degree from the Faculty of Agriculture, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia. Currently employed as a researcher at the East Java AIAT (Assessment Institute for Agricultural Technology) since January 2008, she previously served as a part-time lecturer in the Department of Economic at the University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) from July 2002 to December 2007, where she taught Mathematics and Agricultural Economics. Additionally, from September 2002 to January 2008, she worked as a lecturer at STIE PEMNAS Malang, responsible for teaching Mathematics.

Throughout her career, Evy Latifah has conducted various training workshops and participated in significant events, including a workshop on plant pathology and starter solution technology in bacteriology and mycology. She also conducted a grafting technology workshop with global technology dissemination, in collaboration with AVRDC’s Yi Min Liao in Shanhua, Tainan, Taiwan. In 2012, she organized a Grafting Training Workshop at the Assessment Institute of Agricultural Technology – East Java, Kediri, East Java, Indonesia. Furthermore, she attended workshops on scientific manuscript writing and online submission and publishing in the International Journal, training on writing for the International Journal for Learning officers of the Agricultural Research and Development Agency, and a training workshop on statistics software for Learning officers of the Agricultural Research and Development Agency.

Evy Latifah’s training experiences also include a Training of Trainers on Tomato and Chili Pepper Integrated Crop Management event titled “Vegetables for Indonesia” in Bali and East Java, Indonesia. She participated in the 30th International Vegetable Training Course titled “Vegetable: From Seed To Table and Beyond” at Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom Province, Kingdom Of Thailand, certified by AVRDC – The World Vegetable Centre in partnership with Kasertsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Campus. Additionally, she attended a training workshop on experimental design, statistics, and multi-location variety trials held at Udayana University Denpasar, certified by AVRDC – The World Vegetable Centre in partnership with USAID and Udayana University.

Evy Latifah presented a paper at the International Conference “Food in The Bio-based Economy-sustainable Provision and Access” held at Wageningen University in Wageningen, The Netherlands, from May 27 to 29, 2015.

Mohammad Saeri, affiliated with the Indonesian National Research and Innovation Agency, is a distinguished agricultural socio-economic researcher and writer. He demonstrates active engagement in scientific research endeavors, exhibiting extensive involvement in national and international seminars. His scholarly contributions include numerous published scientific papers in esteemed national and international journals, as well as proceedings and scientific books. In addition to his research pursuits, he fulfills the role of a scientific assistant, aiding in the advancement of agricultural technology and expediting its implementation by assisting farmers in adopting innovative agricultural practices within Indonesia. Furthermore, he serves as a student advisor. Residing in the city of Malang, East Java, Indonesia, he may be reached via email at saerimoh@yahoo.com, should further communication be required.