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Journal : Research Horizon

Participatory Training and Battery-Powered Milking Nurhadi, Slamet; Ridzki, Imron; Wiwaha, Sigit Setya; Duanaputri, Rohmanita; Effendrik, Popong; Gumilang, Binar Surya
Research Horizon Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): Research Horizon - June 2025
Publisher : LifeSciFi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54518/rh.5.3.2025.664

Abstract

Smallholder goat farmers in Jabung Village, Malang Regency, face significant challenges related to manual milking, including prolonged labor time and limited access to appropriate technologies. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a portable, battery-powered milking device in enhancing labor efficiency, technical knowledge, and economic outcomes for these farmers. Using a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach, the research involved 50 farmers through a baseline survey, co-design process, a six-hour training session, and follow-up evaluation. The results showed that the device reduced the average milking time for five goats from 64 ± 4 minutes to 55 ± 3 minutes, indicating a 14% improvement. Farmers’ technical knowledge also increased significantly, from 42% to 85% after training. User satisfaction was high, averaging 4.2 out of 5, with women reporting greater ergonomic benefits. Economically, the device demonstrated an eight-month payback period based on a milk price of 12,000 Indonesian Rupiah per liter. Furthermore, 80% of farmers were able to operate the device independently after training. These findings suggest that the device holds strong potential to improve smallholder productivity and resilience, contributing to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2 and 7. However, limitations include the small sample size and the absence of data on milk quality, indicating the need for broader, long-term research.
Co-Authors Adil Prasetyo Afidah Zuroida Agung Fiqh Paramonta Islam Ahmad Hermawan Ahmad Hermawan Ahmad Jamaruddin Akbar , Divac Nabiel Amaral, Hanifiyah Darna Fidya Ananto, Rhezal Agung Andrianto, Arif Anton Setya Aji Herdiansyah Apriliasari, Jamik Asfari Hariz Santoso Awan Setiawan Awan Setiawan Ayusta Lukita Wardani Bayu Prasetyo Binar Surya Gumilang Budi Eko Prasetyo Devi Soviati Mahmudah Dhimas Dhesah Kharisma Dini, Rosina Ahda Effendrik, Popong Egar Rahmat Maulana Eko Yulianto Elyasa, Rizki Dias Epiwardi Fahad, Waris Malik Fahmi Hakim, Muhammad Fery Nova Dwi Prasetyo Galuh Prawestri Citra Handani Galuh Prawestri Citra Handani Gumilang, Binar Surya Hakim, Muhammad Fahmi Handani, Galuh Prawestri Citra Harrij Mukti K. Hastari , Galih Pratiti Citra Insani, Putra Aulia Irwan Heryanto/Eryk Jamik Apriliasari Kresna Bayu Priambodho Kresna Bayu Priambodo Liska Safarina Lukman Hakim M. Syarif Hidayatullah M. Syarif Hidayatullah Mahmudah, Devi Soviati Masramdhani Saputra Mochammad Mieftah Mohammad Iqbal Yulianto Mohammad Noor Hidayat Muhammad Fahmi Hakim Muhammad Fahmi Hakim Muhammad Firas Sajidan Mukti, Harrij Nadhiroh, Nuha Nadila, Dilavinsa Indar Putri Nurhadi - Nurhadi, Slamet Prasojo , Rahman Azis Prasojo, Rahman Azis Priya Surya Harijanto Rahma Nur Amalia Rahma Nur Amalia Rahman Azis Prasojo Rahman Azis Prasojo Reyhan Aulia Rachman Ridzki, Imron Rizky Anjani Rosina Ahda Dini Ruwah Joto Ruwah Joto Salman Alfarisi Sigi Syah W Sigi Syah Wibowo Sigit Setya Wiwaha Sigit Setya Wiwaha Sri Wahyuni Dali Sukamdi Sulistyowati Sulistyowati Sungkowo, Heri Tresna Umar Syamsuri Tresna Umar Syamsuri Wijaya Kusuma Wijaya, Bustani Hadi Wiwaha, Sigit Setya Yulianto, Mohammad Iqbal Zakki Fuadi Emzain Zulvina Arifah Zuroida, Afidah