Pineapples on Peatlands
According to Pak Tono, pineapples can grow on peat without fertiliser. “Just leave it alone and it will grow. After 8 months, the plant will grow and start to bear fruit.” Pineapple farmers in Danau Jutuh no longer burn their land. “All we need to do is dry the land and clear it of grass, and then we can plant pineapples. So there is no need to burn the land,” said Tono. Thus, in addition to providing significant economic benefits to farmers, pineapple agroforestry can also provide environmental benefits by helping to reduce the risk of forest fires.