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Strategis dan Efektifitas Pengendalian Hama Penggerek Buah Kakao di Kecamatan Kodeoha Kabupaten Kolaka Utara Rachmani, Muhammad Kaisar Prakarsa; Akmal; Naima Haruna
SINTA Journal (Science, Technology, and Agricultural) Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Perkumpulan Dosen Muda (PDM) Bengkulu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37638/sinta.6.2.583-592

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The threat of cocoa fruit borer pests (Conopomorpha cramerella) has caused a significant decrease in cocoa productivity in Indonesia. The massive use of synthetic insecticides by farmers has a negative impact on the environment and products. This study aims to formulate an effective and sustainable integrated pest control strategy for cocoa plants in Kodeoha District, North Kolaka Regency, Indonesia. Qualitative and quantitative descriptive research methods were used, with the data analyzed using regression analysis to measure yield loss and SWOT analysis to formulate control strategies. The results show that the most appropriate control strategy is the Grow and Build strategies, which focus on the utilization of internal strengths and external opportunities. This strategy includes increasing the capacity of farmers, providing adequate facilities and infrastructure, and increasing training and mentoring. The implementation of this strategy, combined with the latest control technologies such as biological agents and pheromones, is expected to increase farmers' independence and ensure the sustainability of cocoa production.
The Effect of Trichocompost Application Based on Sago Pulp Against the Growth of Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus L.) Kamaruddin, Nisma; Irwan Halid; Naima Haruna
SINTA Journal (Science, Technology, and Agricultural) Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Perkumpulan Dosen Muda (PDM) Bengkulu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37638/sinta.6.2.209-224

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This research aims to investigate the response of various types of vegetable plants, namely cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.), to the application of trichocompost made from sago pulp. The use of this organic fertilizer is raised as a solution to address modern agricultural challenges such as soil fertility degradation and dependence on chemical fertilizers. Sago pulp, as an abundant agro-industrial waste, is processed into trichocompost using the antagonistic fungus Trichoderma sp., which not only functions as a decomposer but also as a biological control agent against soil-borne diseases. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that the application of Sago Tricocompost has varying effects depending on the type of plant. In cucumber plants, the application of tricocompost, particularly at the highest dosage (P3), consistently shows a very significant effect on vegetative growth (plant height) and harvest yield (fruit weight and production per hectare). This indicates that sago waste tricocompost is very effective as an organic fertilizer to enhance cucumber productivity, likely due to its nutrient content and the microbial activity of Trichoderma that supports growth.