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Training on the Production and Use of Organic Liquid Fertilizer for the Community in Suka Merindu Village to Support of Environmentally Friendly Agriculture Eka Mulyana; Ardi Saputra; Reno Mardhotillah
Unram Journal of Community Service Vol. 6 No. 4 (2025): December
Publisher : Pascasarjana Universitas Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/ujcs.v6i4.1405

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This community service program aimed to enhance community capacity in producing and utilizing organic liquid fertilizer to support environmentally friendly agricultural practices in Suka Merindu Village, West Pemulutan Subdistrict, Ogan Ilir Regency. The activity was conducted using a participatory approach that positioned the community as active participants throughout the process. The program stages included initial socialization with community leaders, identification of local potential and problems through focus group discussions, hands-on training on organic liquid fertilizer production using locally available organic waste, and post-training mentoring and monitoring to ensure sustainability. The results indicate that the training program effectively improved participants’ knowledge and technical skills, as evidenced by a substantial increase in post-test scores compared to pre-test results. Participants also reported high levels of satisfaction with the training materials, facilitation, and practical sessions. Furthermore, most participants began applying organic liquid fertilizer in their farming practices, demonstrating the practical relevance and sustainability of the program outcomes. In addition to technical improvements, the activity increased community awareness of the environmental and economic benefits of reducing dependence on chemical fertilizers and utilizing organic waste more productively. Overall, this community service program demonstrates that participatory training on organic liquid fertilizer production can serve as an effective strategy for promoting sustainable agriculture, strengthening farmers’ economic resilience, and encouraging environmentally responsible resource management in rural areas.
Strategic Roles of Agricultural Extension Agents and Information Technology Utilization in Rice Farmer Group Development in Teluk Kecapi Village, Ogan Ilir, Indonesia Eka Mulyana; Yulia Sari; Merna Ayu Sulastri; Alisyiah Futri
Mimbar Agribisnis : Jurnal Pemikiran Masyarakat Ilmiah Berwawasan Agribisnis Vol 12, No 2 (2026): Juli 2026
Publisher : Universitas Galuh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25157/ma.v12i2.24405

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Digital transformation in the agricultural sector has accelerated the shift toward more adaptive and technology-based agricultural extension systems. Agricultural extension workers play a strategic role in supporting farmer group development through educational, facilitative, motivational, and institutional strengthening functions. This study aimed to analyze the role of agricultural extension workers, the utilization of information technology, extension competency, and their relationship with the development of rice farmer groups in Teluk Kecapi Village, Pemulutan District, Ogan Ilir Regency, South Sumatra, Indonesia. The study employed a survey method using Simple Random Sampling techniques involving members of rice farmer groups. Data were collected through structured interviews and questionnaires and analyzed using Likert Scale analysis and Spearman Rank Correlation. The findings revealed that the roles of agricultural extension workers, information technology utilization, extension competency, and farmer group development were categorized as high. Extension workers were perceived as actively facilitating agricultural information dissemination, digital communication, institutional strengthening, and farmer capacity development. The results further indicated that the roles of extension workers, digital platforms, digital content, personal attributes, and extension knowledge had positive and significant relationships with farmer group development. The study highlights that the integration of extension competency and digital technology utilization constitutes a critical factor in promoting more effective, adaptive, and sustainable farmer group development.