I Gusti Bagus Udayana
Program Study of Agrotechnology Faculty of Agriculture, Science and Technologi, Universitas Warmadewa, Bali, Indonesia

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Community Empowerment Through Roselle–Brazilian Spinach Intercropping for Women Farmers in Bali I Gusti Bagus Udayana; Anak Agung Sagung Putri Risa Andriani; Aida Firdaus Muhammad Nurul Azmi; Siti Khairiyah binti Mohd. Hatta; Made Sri Yuliartini; Ni Luh Putu Sulis Dewi Damayanti; Ni Kadek Desy Andya Dewi; Tara Kesya Merita; Ni Made Nina Artini; Azka Aulia
AJARCDE (Asian Journal of Applied Research for Community Development and Empowerment) Vol. 10 No. 3 (2026)
Publisher : Asia Pacific Network for Sustainable Agriculture, Food and Energy (SAFE-Network)

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Household kitchen waste is an abundant organic resource that is often discarded without proper utilization, despite its potential to support sustainable agriculture. This community engagement program was conducted to improve the knowledge and practical skills of members of the Werdiguna Women's Farmer Group in Ubung Kaja, Denpasar, in converting household kitchen waste into liquid organic fertilizer for orchid cultivation. Activities included educational sessions, practical training, fertilizer application, and follow-up monitoring. Vegetable scraps and fruit peels were processed into liquid organic fertilizer using simple and affordable techniques that could be easily adopted by the community. Program evaluation showed that participants gained better understanding and confidence in producing and applying liquid organic fertilizer. The activity also encouraged more sustainable household waste management, reduced reliance on inorganic fertilizers, and promoted environmentally friendly orchid cultivation. Beyond improving cultivation practices, the program fostered greater awareness of resource recycling and demonstrated that household organic waste can be transformed into a valuable agricultural input. These findings highlight the importance of community-based initiatives in supporting sustainable horticulture while contributing to waste reduction and environmental conservation. Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesSDG 12: Responsible Consumption and ProductionSDG 15: Life on Land