Lampung Governor Introduces Biofertiliser to Boost Coffee Productivity
The Governor of Lampung, Rahmat Mirzani Djausal, is continuing to drive transformation of the plantation sector through the application of environmentally friendly technological innovation, aiming to increase productivity and the welfare of coffee farmers.
One such step was demonstrated when Rahmat Mirzani Djausal inspected the Hanakau Mother Garden, owned by the Seed and Mother Garden Centre (BBKI) of the Lampung Provincial Plantation Office, in Hanakau village, Sukau District, West Lampung Regency, on Thursday (9/7).
In a dialogue with farmers, Rahmat Mirzani Djausal introduced the innovation of Liquid Biological Fertiliser (PHC), which has now begun to be applied at the Hanakau Mother Garden. PHC is an organic fertiliser based on local microorganisms, produced from environmentally friendly materials such as coconut waste, soya bean waste and rice washing water.
According to him, the use of PHC is able to significantly improve plant growth, making leaves greener, accelerating flowering, enlarging fruit size and improving soil fertility, thereby reducing dependence on chemical fertilisers.
The application of PHC at the Hanakau Mother Garden began in 2025 on a two-hectare demonstration plot. The results have shown a fairly significant improvement compared to plants that did not use PHC.
One of the most notable achievements is the acceleration of the coffee plants’ production period. Seedlings that normally only begin to bear fruit and be harvested after three years can now produce cherries at the age of 1.5 to two years.
“The coffee cherries appear larger, the quality is better, and plant growth is more optimal,” said Rahmat Mirzani Djausal in a written statement on Monday (13/7/2026).
He further stressed that agricultural innovations such as PHC form part of the Lampung Provincial Government’s commitment to strengthening the competitiveness of the plantation sector while increasing farmers’ incomes through technology that is cheap, easy to apply and environmentally friendly.
As a form of support for farmers, he also handed over samples of PHC in bottled packaging so that they can be trialled directly on their respective plots.
During the visit, Rahmat Mirzani Djausal was accompanied by the Deputy Regent of West Lampung, Mad Hasnurin, along with officials from the Lampung Provincial Government and the West Lampung Regency Government. The delegation toured the coffee garden, which serves as a centre for demonstration, research and the development of superior coffee seedlings in Lampung Province.
It is understood that the Hanakau Mother Garden is one of the coffee development centres applying various modern cultivation methods and plant care techniques to improve both productivity and harvest quality.
Two main types of coffee are developed at the site, namely robusta and arabica. For robusta coffee, a number of superior national clones are available, such as BP 939, BP 936, BP 534 and BP 436, as sources of quality seed.
In addition, the garden is developing promising local clones such as Kopi Bagio, Turun Ujung, Bodong and Tugu Sari, which are being prepared to become certified superior varieties. Meanwhile, around 200 arabica coffee plants have been planted as an adaptation trial in the highland area of Sukau.
Meanwhile, Mad Hasnurin expressed appreciation for the Governor’s attention to the development of coffee commodities in West Lampung.
“We express our thanks and appreciation to the Governor of Lampung, who came in person to the Hanakau Mother Garden to see the potential of West Lampung coffee,” he said.
According to Mad Hasnurin, the Governor’s presence serves as motivation for farmers and demonstrates the Lampung Provincial Government’s commitment to improving coffee quality and productivity through the Liquid Biological Fertiliser innovation.
“We hope this programme can continue to be developed so that the welfare of coffee farmers improves and West Lampung coffee becomes increasingly competitive,” he concluded.