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Characteristics of Agricultural Land in the Floodplain Area of the Tarusan Watershed, Pesisir Selatan, West Sumatra Sandi, Nofrita; Gusmini; Yasin, Syafrimen; Herviyanti; Prasetio, Teguh Budi; Rasyidin, Azwar; Nasution, Nur Fadillah
TERRA : Journal of Land Restoration Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : BPFP Universitas Bengkulu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31186/terra.8.1.1-9

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The numerous rivers and high rainfall in West Sumatra often lead to flooding, which affects several land uses such as settlements, plantations, and agriculture. During floods, water transports various materials from upstream to downstream, such as sand, mud, and clay, which are deposited in certain riverbanks. This study aimed to examine the soil fertility characteristics in the floodplain area. The method used in this research was a survey method with purposive random sampling at two soil depths: 0 – 30 cm and 30 – 60 cm. Samples were taken from two land uses: dryland agriculture and wetland agriculture. The parameters analyzed were texture, organic carbon, bulk density, total pore space, pH in H2O, available P, total N, and exchangeable potassium. The results of the study for each parameter showed that the soil texture in dryland agriculture was sandy loam, while in wetland agriculture, it was clay loam. Organic carbon was classified as low (1.31%–1.62%). Wetland soils had higher porosity (57.67%–61.40%) and lower bulk density (1.01–1.10 g/cm³) compared to dryland soils. Soil pH was acidic (4.52–4.95). Available P, total N, and exchangeable potassium were higher in wetland soils than in dryland soils. In conclusion, the results of the study indicate that the soil properties, both physical and chemical, in wetland agriculture were better than in dryland agriculture, although no significant differences were found.  
PENINGKATAN KAPASITAS KELOMPOK TANI TARUKO SAIYO DALAM PENGELOLAAN LIMBAH PERTANIAN UNTUK MEWUJUDKAN PERBAIKAN IKLIM MIKRO TANAMAN Ramadhan, Nugraha; Martinsyah, Rachmad Hersi; Obel, Obel; Ronaldi, Ronaldi; Nugroho, Danang; Al Hakim, Afif; Nadia, Nadia; Rayhaani, Aqila Ahda; Hutauruk, Santa Brightness; Sandi, Nofrita; Reski, Sepri
Jurnal Abdi Insani Vol 12 No 11 (2025): Jurnal Abdi Insani
Publisher : Universitas Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/abdiinsani.v12i11.3171

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The Community Partnership Program to Support Business Development is partnering with the Taruko Saiyo Farmers Group in Koto Luar Village, Pauh District, Padang. This farmers' group has approximately 10 hectares of land and has the potential to become a model group in the field of sustainable agriculture. However, several challenges remain, such as limited practices in agricultural waste management, declining soil quality, and farmers' limited literacy and skills in applying appropriate technologies. Based on the identified issues, the solutions offered in this program include: (1) processing agricultural waste into compost, (2) creating biopore infiltration pits, (3) producing biochar from rice husk waste, and (4) implementing agricultural waste mulch made from straw on cultivated crops. This program's primary objective is to enhance partners' capacity in production management and socio-cultural aspects. In addition, this program also aims to improve partners' understanding, skills, and participation in agricultural waste management and the application of appropriate technology to create a more optimal microclimate for plants through the utilization of agricultural waste. Educational and empowerment activities in the Taruko Saiyo Farmer Group have succeeded in increasing the empowerment of farmers, both in terms of production management and socio-cultural aspects. Farmers demonstrated improved understanding and skills in managing agricultural waste by applying appropriate technologies. Additionally, farmer participation in all activities was very high, and some farmers began directly applying the training outcomes on their land. As a sustainability measure, the team also developed technical guidelines and simple documentation that can be used for further learning.