USUALLY, the price of organic rice is several times more expensive than that of non-organic rice. However, according to Suko, growing rice organically is actually easier than with the hybrid ones.

In Mangunsari village, Magelang, Suko has cultivated 35 local paddy seeds. Some of them are Rojolele, Menthik Susu, Jowo Melik, Kleri, Pandan Wangi, Kenongo, and Andel Abang. In one planting season, he only needs to fertilize the plants twice using c