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Determinants of Coffee Farmers’ Income: The Role of Land Area and Production Volume in Pargarutan Jae Village Naimatul Lubis; John Nefri; Heri Faisal Harahap; Reza Mardiyah Amir
Andalasian International Journal of Agriculture and Natural Sciences (AIJANS) Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian, Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/aijans.v6.i1.16-25.2025

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This study aims to analyze the effect of production land area on the income of coffee farmers in Pargarutan Jae Village, South Tapanuli Selatan. The method used is a quantitative approach involving 109 coffee farmer respondents selected using the accidental sampling method. Data were collected through questionnaires, observations, and documentation, then analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling Partial Least Square (SEM PLS). The results show that the production land area has a significant influence on increasing coffee production, which in turn positively impacts farmers’ income. The majority of farmers have a last education level of vocational high school/general senior high school and are in productive age, with most incomes at the lower-middle level. The validity and reliability of the research instruments have been well tested, with loading factor and AVE values meeting the criteria for convergent and discriminant validity. These findings indicate that managing and increasing the production land area is a key factor in improving the welfare of coffee farmers in the area.
Penerapan Teknologi Olah Sampah di Sumber (TOSS) dalam Pengelolaan Sampah Rumah Tangga pada Bank Sampah PKH Kepompong di Kecamatan Mungka Veronika Sriwulantari; Heri Faisal Harahap; Idris Idris
ABDIKAN: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Bidang Sains dan Teknologi Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Februari 2026
Publisher : Yayasan Literasi Sains Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55123/abdikan.v5i1.7226

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Solid waste management in Indonesia still faces a major service gap, as reflected by open dumping, open burning, and disposal into water bodies. In Lima Puluh Kota Regency, 81.57% of the 2024 waste generation was reported as unmanaged, while the Payakumbuh Regional Landfill became inoperable following an explosion and landslide in late 2023. This community service program aimed to strengthen the capacity of the PKH Kepompong Waste Bank in Jorong Sopan to manage household organic waste through Source-Based Waste Processing Technology (TOSS). The program employed a sequence of activities: awareness-raising on source segregation, introduction to the TOSS workflow, and hands-on training on producing eco-enzyme from fruit waste as a bio-activator, followed by composting practice using a 30×30×30 cm bamboo box. A total of 37 waste bank members participated, with an emphasis on practical skill development. The results indicate that participants improved their understanding of organic–inorganic segregation, were able to prepare eco-enzyme, and practiced composting so that decomposed material could be harvested as compost. Key enabling factors included the post-landfill disruption urgency, the waste bank’s institutional support, and simple locally available materials; constraints involved consistent segregation, moisture/aeration control, and the eco-enzyme fermentation period. Simple SOPs, community monitors, and basic indicator recording are recommended to sustain routine adoption. TOSS implementation has the potential to reduce open burning and river dumping, minimize odors and flies, and divert the dominant organic fraction into inputs for home gardening. Compost can be used for household gardens or marketed locally.
Circular Bioeconomy Pathways for High-Value Agricultural Waste Valorization: A Systematic Review Veronika Sriwulantari; Amri Syahardi; Delni Alek Candra; Heri Faisal Harahap; Veronice Veronice
Journal of Agriculture Vol. 5 No. 01 (2026): Research Articles, March 2026
Publisher : ITScience (Information Technology and Science)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47709/joa.v5i01.8241

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Agricultural intensification has increased the volume of residues and by-products generated across farming systems, while conventional disposal practices continue to create environmental burdens. This systematic literature review examines how agricultural waste is converted into higher-value products within a circular bioeconomy framework. Using a PRISMA-based approach and Scopus as the main database, the review screened the literature and synthesized 10 studies that met the final eligibility criteria. The included studies were grouped into four valorization pathways: fuels and energy carriers, biocomposites and bio-based materials, catalysts and functional carbon materials, and biomaterials produced through biotechnological processes. The evidence shows that fuel-oriented pathways, including pelletization, co-combustion, and biogas-based utilization, are the most technologically mature and currently offer the clearest route to scale. Material-based pathways, especially biocomposites and paper substitution, offer greater value addition and resource efficiency, but their industrial expansion remains constrained by processing costs and system integration. Agricultural residues also show strong potential as precursors for catalysts and functional carbon materials for environmental remediation, while fungal bioconversion offers an emerging route for producing protein-rich biomass. Across pathways, the review identifies a recurring trade-off between technological maturity, value addition, and implementation complexity. The main contribution of this review is a cross-pathway synthesis that compares agricultural waste valorization not only by product type, but also by circularity features, readiness, and evidence strength. Future research should prioritize integrated techno-economic assessment, life-cycle assessment, standardized circularity metrics, and pilot-scale validation to support large-scale implementation.
Pemberdayaan Perempuan Ruhama Simpang Kapuak Kecamatan Mungka melalui Digitalisasi dan Manajemen Keuangan dalam Penguatan Usaha Teh Gambir Lokal Amri Syahardi; Rivo Yulse Viza; Heri Faisal Harahap; Muhammad Hardian Syaputra; Eko Wahyu Apriansyah
ABDIKAN: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Bidang Sains dan Teknologi Vol. 4 No. 4 (2025): November 2025
Publisher : Yayasan Literasi Sains Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55123/abdikan.v4i4.6561

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Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), particularly those managed by women in rural areas, play a crucial role in supporting family and local economies. However, this potential is often hampered by limited access to technology and understanding of modern business management. The Ruhama women's group in Simpang Kapuak Village, Mungka District, faces similar challenges in its local gambir tea production business. This community service program aims to address these obstacles through strategic interventions in digital marketing and financial management. Implementation methods include outreach, theoretical training, and intensive practical mentoring. The activity stages are systematically designed, starting with needs analysis and program implementation, and ending with impact evaluation, measured by increasing empowerment levels. The results demonstrate significant improvements in digital literacy and financial management skills among participants. 85% of participants are able to create promotional content for products on social media, and 92% understand the basic concepts of simple financial record keeping. Close collaboration with the village government also strengthens program synergy, aligning with the regional development vision. The program has not only succeeded in improving technical capacity but also fostering an entrepreneurial spirit and independence, which are essential foundations for the economic sustainability of local communities.