Agricultural Challenges in Lumajang

The video discusses the impact of the brown planthopper pest on agriculture in Lumajang, East Java, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hundreds of hectares of farmland are affected, threatening crop yields and farmers' livelihoods. The local agricultural department is taking measures such as mass insecticide spraying to control the pest. The spread of the pest is facilitated by various means, including vehicles and people, posing a challenge to containment efforts. Lumajang is a key national food supplier, making pest control crucial.

What major challenge did farmers in Lumajang face during the pandemic?

• Drought

• Soil erosion

• Flooding

• Brown planthopper infestation

Which village was specifically mentioned as being affected by the brown planthopper?

• Jember

• Darungan

• Yosowilangun

• Lumajang

What visible damage did the brown planthopper cause to rice plants?

• Root rot

• Wilted stems

• Brown and dry leaves

• Yellowing leaves

Besides brown planthoppers, which other pest was mentioned as a problem?

• Caterpillars

• Aphids

• Rats

• Locusts

How many times were the rice plants attacked by pests?

• Once

• Twice

• Four times

• Three times

How many hectares of farmland were affected by the brown planthopper in seven villages?

• 150 hectares

• 200 hectares

• 100 hectares

• 120 hectares

What method did the local agricultural department use to combat the pest infestation?

• Manual removal

• Biological control

• Insecticide spraying

• Crop rotation

What is a significant factor in the spread of brown planthoppers?

• Soil quality

• Water contamination

• Human and vehicle movement

• Wind patterns

What role does Lumajang play in the context of national food security?

• A major food supplier

• A minor contributor

• A research hub

• An exporter of rice