The process of becoming a seed
4.3 Factors that Influence Certified Paddy Seed Production 4.3.1 Climate Climate factors greatly influence the growth and development of rice plants which ultimately also affect the level of production. Good average rainfall for rice plants is 1500-2000 mm / year. In the lowlands, rice plants need an altitude of 0-650 masl with 60% humidity. 4.3.2 Technology The development of technology is very necessary for the progress of the company. Technological factors create opportunities for companies to produce more efficiently and are also very influential in the activities of the production process to produce rice seeds. The existence of technologies such as machinery and equipment in the company’s rice seed production process activities can facilitate and support all production process activities smoothly. Machinery and equipment are the main means of fluency to increase production in a factory. The benefits of the production machine at PT.Sang Hyang Seri (Persero) are as follows: 1. Drying is naturally beneficial to reduce the moisture content of the seeds so that the seeds last longer in storage. Natural drying takes 2-3 days. Artificial drying is useful for reducing the moisture content of the seeds so that the seeds last a long time in storage. Artificial drying takes ± 6 hours. 2. Cleaning is useful for cleaning dried rice seeds from dirt / rubbish. 3. Packing is useful to facilitate marketing and maintain the quality and quantity of seeds. In addition to production machinery, there are also benefits of production equipment at PT. Sang Hyang Seri (Persero) as follows: a. The truck is useful for expediting the production process and so on. b. Forklifts are useful for making it easier to transport / move seeds. c. Moisture tester is useful for knowing the water content in the seed. d. Scales are useful for knowing the weight of a seed. e. Palettes are useful so that the seed sacks do not directly hit the warehouse floor. f. Impulse sealers are useful for maintaining the quality and quantity of certified rice seeds. g. The oven is useful for sterilizing test materials. h. Germinator is useful for knowing the percentage of seed growth. 4.3.3 Human Resources Human resources are very important assets for the company. Every human resource factor (employees) can add to the company’s ability to achieve goals. To improve the human resources of the company, it gives great attention and is carried out continuously both inside and outside the company, such as holding training and developing the ability of employees through counseling (learning). Employee welfare is also a concern of the company. In addition to providing salaries, the company also provides job security facilities for workers.