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than in tidal swamp rice, for which only 56 kg ha –1 was applied. The slower adoptionof modern rice technology coupled with less favorable environments in rainfed lowlandrice areas have resulted in a lower rice yield.Research priority and policy implicationsAlthough the trend is declining, rainfed lowland areas in Indonesia, with more than 2million ha, play an important role in producing staple food and providing employmentopportunities for the population. These rainfed lowland areas are commonlysituated at a higher elevation in the watershed, but are also scattered in small patcheswherever human settlements exist. To better understand the nature and characteristicsof rainfed lowland rice, a systematic program to delineate its area is required. Thedelineation of rice area in Java using remote-sensing technology needs to be furtherexpanded to cover other areas in the country.The lower yield of rice in rainfed lowlands occurs mainly because of the sloweradoption of modern rice technology. Less favorable soil conditions can be overcometo some extent by applying the appropriate type and rate of fertilizers. Research onfertilization for rainfed lowland rice and subsequent crops in an appropriate croppingpattern for the region needs to be pursued. In the more humid areas, such as WestJava, in a normal year, rainfall is adequate for two rice crops, which can be followedby a less water-demanding secondary crop. In the subhumid areas of Central and EastJava, rainfall is adequate at least for one rice crop.The susceptibility of rainfed lowland rice to drought caused by interannual climatevariability has affected it more than other rice cultivation systems. With a betterprediction of climate, better planning for time of planting and selection of rice cultivarscan be achieved to avoid crop failure. Research to improve the accuracy of seasonalclimate forecasting is currently being done by national and international agriculturalresearch institutions. This cooperation needs to be further promoted for abetter understanding of the dynamics of tropical climate.ReferencesBPS (Central Bureau of Statistics). 1988. Luas dan Penggunaan Lahan di Indonesia. Jakarta(Indonesia): BPS.BPS (Central Bureau of Statistics). 1990. Agricultural survey: production of paddy in Indonesia.Jakarta (Indonesia): BPS.BPS (Central Bureau of Statistics). 1991. Agricultural survey: production of paddy in Indonesia.Jakarta (Indonesia): BPS.BPS (Central Bureau of Statistics). 1992. Agricultural survey: production of paddy in Indonesia.Jakarta (Indonesia): BPS.BPS (Central Bureau of Statistics). 1993. Agricultural survey: production of paddy in Indonesia.Jakarta (Indonesia): BPS.BPS (Central Bureau of Statistics). 1994. Agricultural survey: production of paddy in Indonesia.Jakarta (Indonesia): BPS.154 Amien and Las

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