Abstract:
Abstract
Hiyung Village is part of Tapin Tengah District, Tapin Regency, South Kalimantan. Besides
rice, superior agricultural commodities in this village is Hiyung Cayenne Pepper. High
demand and prices have caused more and more cayenne pepper to be cultivated. Hiyung
Cayenne Pepper Cultivation is expected to increase farmers' income, so efforts are needed so
that agricultural activities can continue. The sustainability of agricultural can be maintained if
they are managed well. Appropriate management actions can be implemented if the soil and
land characteristics are known. Soil is one of the things that really determines the success of
an agricultural business, especially the availability of nutrients. Analysis of the primary
mineral composition of soil (sand) is very important in order to determine the nutrient reserves
in the soil. Information about nutrient reserves in the soil can be used as a basis for good soil
management so that it meets plant needs and does not cause damage to the soil and the
environment. The specific aim of this research is to determine the composition of primary
minerals (sand) to identify nutrient reserves in the soil. This research was carried out using a
survey method to obtain data or information on soil and land characteristics and current
management. Observations and soil sampling in the field were carried out at 5 locations with
a distance of 1 km between locations. Sand mineral analysis uses a polarizing microscope to
determine the mineral composition. Primary minerals (sand) at the research location are
dominated by rock fragments and quartz. The weatherable mineral content is very small so
the potential for nutrient reserves is very small.
