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Increasing the Economic Value of Hydrogel as an Alternative Planting Media at Madrasah Aliyah Swasta Muhammadiyah Sidomulyo Hamid, Muhammadin; Simanjuntak, Crystina; Rianna, Martha; Amaturrahim, Suci Aisyah; Saragi, Indah Revita; Felly, Putri Aldika; Siahaan, Chyntia; Waruwu, Delima; Talanda, Aknes; Tambunan, Miranda
ABDIMAS TALENTA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol. 9 No. 1 (2024): ABDIMAS TALENTA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/abdimastalenta.v9i1.16316

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Hydrogel technology can be used as a solution for indoor growing media. Hydrogel is a three-dimensional polymer network with cross-linked hydrophilic polymers, which are capable of swelling or storing water and physiological solutions up to thousands of times their dry weight, and are not easily soluble. To increase knowledge about ornamental plant cultivation using hydrogel media, a service was carried out by using partners at the Madrasah Aliyah Swasta Muhammadiyah Sidomulyo. This service aims to provide solutions to partners in the form of alternative hydrogel-based planting media made from alginate that are environmentally friendly which can be used as moisture and nutrient control agents. This goal is achieved through outreach activities, training, and the application of alternative planting media on ornamental plants. The target of the results to be achieved is to increase the economic value of hydrogels and to foster the entrepreneurial spirit of the students of Madrasah Aliyah Swasta Muhammadiyah Sidomulyo.
Innovative Solar Water Pump with Automatic Water Level Regulator for Efficiency Rice Field Irrigation Saragi, Indah Revita; Zuhra, Cut Fatimah; Simanjuntak, Crystina; Amaturrahim, Suci Aisyah; Hamid, Muhammadin; Abdul Ara; M Tegar Aliyu Bangun; Gavrylla Gilbert Siregar; Rio Geby Sitompul; Martahan Dapot Rezeki Sitompul; Alya Nazwariva; Inri Antanya Eukasih Br Karo
ABDIMAS TALENTA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol. 9 No. 2 (2024): ABDIMAS TALENTA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/abdimastalenta.v9i2.18225

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Nowadays, most of human activities are related to the use of technology. The invention of various innovative ideas that simplify human life is essential. One of the uses advancement technologies can applied in agricultural field, especially for irrigation processes since it becomes the critical step in agricultural activity since it ensures that plants receive an adequate water. Due to the importance of irrigation, this community service activity aimed to provide information on how to build a solar pump for irrigation purposes and implement an innovative solar water pump with automatic water level control to improve the efficiency of irrigation of rice fields in Bekiung Village. The system is designed using solar panels as the main energy source, minimizing dependence on conventional electricity and fossil fuels. With the integration of water level sensor and automatic control system, the pump is able to adjust the water supply in real-time based on the actual needs of rice plants. Field tests show that the system is able to provide water consistently and efficiently, reducing water and energy wastage. The implementation of this technology not only improves irrigation efficiency, but also supports environmentally friendly sustainable agriculture. The results of this study are expected to serve as a model for other villages facing similar challenges in irrigation water management.