PTPN XI Targets Sugar Production of 430 Thousand Tons

According to PTPN XI Director, M Cholidi, the 430 Thousand tons of sugar production resulted from the processing of 5.5 million of canes. Last year, PTPN XI was only able to process 5.1 million of canes producing 340 Thousand tons of sugar. “The milling season is still ongoing, we predict that this year, PTPN XI’s sugar production will reach 430 Thousand tons as our productivity increases and our area expands. Last year, our production was only 340 Thousand tons because the season was not optimal,” he said. M Cholidi said this following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between PTPN XI and PT Pupuk Kujang in Jakarta, Monday (5/6). The signing of the MoU was carried out by M Cholidi with PT Pupuk Kujang Chief Manager, Nugraha Budi Eka Irianto, witnessed by Nusantara State Plantations Holding Director General, PT Perkebunan Nusantara III (PTPN Holding), Dasuki Amsir. Currently, PTPN XI manages 15 sugar factories (PG). The company, according to Cholidi, has consistently attempted to revitalize and increase its yield through a better extraction process. However, the yield rate is actually more dependent on the plant itself. “There are many factors determining a high yield rate, namely the plant itself. If its cane does not contain much sugar, no matter how good the sugar factory is, the yield will remain the same. We have seen that factories essentially only serve the purpose of extracting its potential. Just because the factory is new doesn’t mean the yield rate will automatically increase,” he explained. Another factor that would increase the yield is the season. The season affects photosynthesis. The ideal condition is a plant that receives long sunlight exposure, at least 10 hours. Then, the day and night temperature should have a significant different. Additional requirements are the appropriate nutrients, choosing the correct harvest time, and right when it reaches its peak ripeness. “Providing the right fertilizer would affect the plant’s homogeneity and homogeneity becomes key in achieving a high yield rate,” said Cholidi. http://www.beritasatu.com/investor/434919-ptpn-xi-bidik-produksi-gula-430-ribu-ton.html