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4. Environment

The mentioned area has the amount of rainwater accounting for 1,264 milliliters on average
in 30 years. The area is characterized as being flat on the highland (compared with the surrounding

area). The soil texture on the top is light brown clay loam. The soil at the bottom is the soil layer
of salt accumulation. The soil texture is greyish brown clay. Traces of salt are found at the soil

surface in the dry season.

4.1 Impact in the on-site from using the technology

1. Economic and social impact

Aspect Impact Before After
1. Crops production Increased at the - Products of rice, pomelo, mangos,

most jackfruits, bananas, and vegetables

2. Product quality Increased at the - Planting variably and the products
most have good qualities and tastes.

3. There are more Increased at the - Expenses are reduced from

various income sources. most consumption of pomelo, mangos,
jackfruits, bananas and vegetables

Having incomes from selling fruits
such as pomelo, mangos, jackfruits

and bananas
4. Variety of products Increased at the - Products, namely pomelo, mangos,

most jackfruits, bananas. mango ice cream

and dried bananas
5. Expenses of factors of Greatly reduced - Eco-agriculture is the farm

agricultural production management which is favorable for

circulation of matter and energy.
Therefore, it is not necessary to use

external factors of production. There is
only manure used at the beginning of

planting fruit trees.

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