<![CDATA[Kelompok Tani “Lestari” di Desa Suluk merupakan wadah komunikasi petani yang fokus pada budidaya rambutan, alpukat, dan durian. Meskipun menghasilkan banyak durian setiap tahun, pada 2024 kelompok ini mengalami gagal panen karena rasa buah hambar meskipun sudah matang. Upaya pemupukan belum mampu memperbaiki kualitas rasa. Untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut, dilakukan strategi diversifikasi produk berkonsep zero waste menjadi solusi. Diversifikasi tersebut berupa Daging durian dapat dijadikan dodol atau dijual ke PT. Ice Cream Campina sebagai bahan es krim atau diolah menjadi dodol, sementara bijinya dapat dijadikan keripik. Untuk mengatasi hal tersebut tim PKM melakukan diskusi setelah dilakukan observasi dan menghasilkan bahwa kelompok tani “Lestari” membutuhkan Teknologi Tepat Guna berupa Mesin Ekstraktor Durian (pemisah daging dan biji) serta mesin perajang biji durian model horizontal. Dengan dukungan ini, hasil panen dapat dimanfaatkan optimal. Selain itu, kelompok tani “Lestari” memerlukan pendampingan digital marketing untuk memperluas jangkauan pasar, melengkapi manajemen yang selama ini sudah berjalan baik melalui pertemuan rutin bulanan. PKM on Post-Harvest Durian Fruit Processing Diversification with a Zero-Waste Concept and Branding of Agropolitan Potential of the “Lestari” Farmer Group Suluk Village Madiun The “Lestari” farmer group in Suluk Village serves as a communication forum for farmers focusing on the cultivation of rambutan, avocado, and durian. Although they produce a significant amount of durian each year, in 2024 the group experienced crop failure as the fruits tasted bland despite being ripe. Fertilization efforts had not been able to improve the fruit quality. To address this issue, a product diversification strategy with a zero-waste concept was introduced as a solution. The diversification includes pulp can be made into dodol or selling durian pulp to PT Ice Cream Campina as an ingredient for ice cream or processing it into dodol, while the seeds can be processed into chips. To overcome these challenges, the PKM team conducted discussions after carrying out observations and concluded that the “Lestari” farmer group requires appropriate technology in the form of a Durian Extractor Machine (to separate pulp and seeds) as well as a horizontal model seed slicer. With this support, harvest yields can be utilized optimally. In addition, the “Lestari” farmer group requires assistance in digital marketing to expand market reach, complementing the management practices that have already been running well through regular monthly meetings.]]>
