Legislature Rajiv Appreciation for Police Innovation Eceng Water Hyacinth so Fertilizer

Jakarta – Member of the House of Representatives Commission IV, Rajiv, appreciated the innovation of the South Sumatra Regional Police Directorate of Polairud (South Sumatra), along with Sriwijaya University that processed the water hyacinth in organic fertilizer. He thought this step could be an environmentally friendly solution, as well as cheap alternatives to farmers. “I appreciate the innovation of the use of water hyacinth as an organic fertilizer performed by South Sumatra Regional This Polairud, by working with Sriwijaya University in the test of these findings,” Rajiv said in a written, written on Sunday (9/28/2025). From the economic side, the use of chemical fertilizers can reach RP5,900,000 for one hectare of wheat, while farmers with water hyacinthe organic fertilizer can save up to 86% or about RP5,127,000 per hectare. Browse to continue with the content in addition to solid fertilizers, water hyacinth is also processed into liquid amino fertilizer made from stems and leaves with a production cost of RP300 per liter, or RP648,000 for the needs of one hectare of soil for three months. According to Rajiv, this innovation proves that water herbs that are considered a problem store nutritional content that is beneficial to wheat, chili, for rice. “With this approach, water hyacinth is no longer a problem, but potential. It can be replicated nationally due to extraordinary innovation and concrete steps to support environmentally friendly agriculture,” explained the member of the Nasdem party faction. Rajiv encouraged the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) to support local innovation -based programs such as those performed by South Sumatra Polairud. He emphasized that the House of Representatives Commission IV was ready to guard so that the program would get the attention of the central government. “We at Commission IV of the Indonesian Parliament are ready to guard, so that this breakthrough gets serious attention from the central government. Don’t let the program stop the best at South Sumatra. This could be an example for regions in Indonesia,” Rajiv explained. The West Java II Dapil DPR member emphasized that the issue of food security is not only the task of the technical ministry, but also the cross -sectoral responsibility. Therefore, the role of national police is also important to support national strategic programs through a non-traditional approach. “Polairud shows that the role of police can exceed security tasks. It is a form of direct contribution to the future of our agriculture,” he concluded. Also watch the video: Sabam Sirait team provides water Hyacinth in Tomok Samosir Village (ANL/EGA)