Jurnal Tarreang: Tren Pengabdian Masyarakat Agrokompleks

Pembuatan biochar dari sekam padi sebagai sumber pengetahuan baru bagi mahasiswa di Greenhouse Universitas Sulawesi Barat

Muhammad Ismail, Kornelius Kornelius, Taqwa Taqwa, Rosita Rosita, Gina Nurawalia — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 12:22:44 +0800

The objectives of this community service activity were conducted through socialization and training, including (1) enhancing the utilization of agricultural waste such as rice husks into biochar and (2) training on biochar production and its application on land. These activities used the Service Learning (SL) method and involved the community, especially students, as the primary target. The activities were conducted in the Greenhouse by all of the Agroecotechnology Study Program students in the class of 2022 at Universitas Sulawesi Barat. In this community service, students who had studied biochar production explained the process and benefits of biochar based on the materials they learned during lectures. The participants were very enthusiastic about these activities, proved by their statements that they understood the material presented by the speakers.

Edukasi budidaya jamur tiram (Pleurotus ostreatus) di Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN) 1 Polewali Mandar

Nurul Iqraini D., St Hijrah Alfiani, Ramlah Ramlah — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 01:57:36 +0800

This community service aims to educate students of Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN) 1 Polewali Mandar about the potential of oyster mushroom cultivation (Pleurotus ostreatus) as an effort to improve vocational understanding and entrepreneurial spirit. This activity is motivated by the high economic potential of oyster mushrooms and the need to diversify students' learning to face future challenges. The implementation method is by presenting educational materials related to oyster mushroom cultivation. This activity took place in March-June 2024, involving 50 grade XI students. The material provided includes an introduction to oyster mushrooms, nutritional content, cultivation techniques, challenges, and opportunities for the economic benefits of oyster mushroom cultivation. 84% of participants gave a positive response (Yes), and 16% gave a negative response (No) to all aspects evaluated. This shows that the oyster mushroom cultivation education activity has succeeded in significantly increasing participants' knowledge, interest, and motivation, as well as providing benefits according to the needs of the participants. The main challenges faced include limited resources. However, effective collaboration with the school helped overcome these obstacles. This activity not only succeeded in transferring knowledge and understanding but also stimulated students' interest in entrepreneurship in agriculture. The program's sustainability is guaranteed through integrating materials into the school curriculum and the development plan for oyster mushroom production units in the madrasah environment. This service concludes that oyster mushroom cultivation education has great potential in preparing madrasah students to face economic opportunities in agribusiness.

Pemanfaatan puntung rokok dan serai untuk pembuatan biopestisida dalam mengendalikan hama tanaman di Desa Katumbangan Lemo

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 23:35:31 +0800

Plant pests are one of the challenges faced by farmers. These pests are difficult to eradicate and increase production costs due to the many pesticides used. Therefore, this community service program introduced practical and affordable biopesticides. The program was conducted in two sessions, with session 1 being a lecture session and session 2 involving hands-on practice. The methods employed in this program included lectures, training, and discussions. In session 1, 20 participants attended, while session 2 saw an increase to 40 participants. The training covered theoretical materials on the basics of biopesticides, the ingredients, procedures, and mechanisms of action. The practical session involved the biopesticide-making process, which consisted of 6-8% cigarette butts, 25% lemongrass, 10% sugar, 20% EM4, and 1 liter of water. Based on the evaluation results before and after the activity, it was found that all evaluation indicators showed significant improvements in terms of knowledge, skills, interest, and practicality. Therefore, this program has successfully enhanced the participants’ knowledge, skills, and interest in applying biopesticide production in their daily work.

Pelatihan pembuatan pupuk organik cair (POC) berbahan bonggol pisang di komunitas Unsulbar Farming Club (UFC)

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:31:26 +0800

The objectives of community service conveyed through this outreach and training include: (1) Increasing the utilization of agricultural waste in the form of banana tubers into liquid organic fertilizer (POC); (2) Practicing how to make POC and applying it to land. This service activity uses the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) method. In implementing this service, an approach is taken with the community, especially students, as the target of the activity. This service activity was carried out at the Green House of the University of West Sulawesi, with the participants being all students of the Agroecotechnology Study Program at the University of West Sulawesi class of 2022. In this service activity, an explanation of POC production made from banana tubers and how to make it was carried out by students who take part in the training, with the material presented being obtained during the lecture period so that students have mastered the material regarding the benefits and how to make POC. The participants’ responses showed they were enthusiastic about participating in this activity. This was proven by statements from participants stating that they understood the material presented by West Sulawesi University students in this service.

Pelatihan pembuatan biochar sebagai sumber nutrisi bagi tanaman di greenhouse Universitas Sulawesi Barat

St. Kurniah, Maruf Maruf, Resti Patricia, Ones Sule, Abd. Rukman Burhan — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800

Environmental pollution in Indonesia, such as agricultural waste such as rice husks, corn cobs, and coconut shells, often accumulates on unused land, causing environmental pollution. Biochar can be used to process waste while increasing soil fertility. This practice aims to evaluate biochar production from rice husks and its benefits. This activity involved students and teaching assistants at the Green House of the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, West Sulawesi University. The pyrolysis process burns rice husks in low oxygen conditions to produce biochar, and its benefits will be tested. The study showed that rice husk biochar improves soil structure and fertility, increases water retention, and provides a habitat for beneficial microorganisms. Biochar increases fertilizer use efficiency and effectively contributes to reducing agricultural production costs. Adding biochar to the soil can increase the availability of nutrients such as major cations, phosphorus, and nitrogen, reduce fertilizer loss through leaching and evaporation, and reduce negative impacts on plant growth and soil health. Therefore, rice husk biochar is a potential soil conditioner that can increase the fertility and productivity of agricultural land. Biochar has porous properties and a large surface area that allows it to absorb and retain water, nutrients, and beneficial microorganisms. Applying biochar to agricultural land reduces biomass waste, increases crop yields, and reduces soil and water pollution due to fertilizer leaching. Therefore, rice husk biochar provides a sustainable solution for agricultural waste management and soil quality improvement.