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Biomaterial Geotextile Berbahan Biomassa untuk Meningkatkan Produktivitas Pertanian di Desa Sidorejo Kabupaten Bojonegoro Nikmatin, Siti; Husin, Abd Djamil; Mulyanto, Budi; Adiati, Rima Fitria
Jurnal Pengabdian UNDIKMA Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): May
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika (UNDIKMA)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jpu.v6i2.15360

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This community service program aims to develop sustainable geotextiles made from local biomass. It involves training farmers in their production as an effort to reduce plastic use, improve soil health, and increase yields of papaya and chili crops. This community service implementation uses a participatory approach targeting farmers who are members of the "Karya Tani" farmer group in Desa Sidorejo, Bojonegoro Regency, East Java, with a total of 25 participants. The results of this service indicate that plastic mulch can be replaced with geotextiles made from local biomass in maintaining soil moisture, weed control, sunlight absorption, and water management. The best results were obtained from coconut coir geotextiles compared to straw, yielding 500 kg of papaya harvest from a 0.25-hectare plantation. Ultimately, this community development project aims to promote sustainable agriculture, empower rural communities, and contribute to a circular economy.
INOVASI BIOPOT BERBAHAN JERAMI PADI SEBAGAI SUBSTITUSI POLYBAG PEMBIBITAN DI DESA SIDOREJO, BOJONEGORO Nikmatin, Siti; Irmansyah, Irmansyah; Husin, Abd Djamil; Adiati, Rima Fitria; Ahya, Naufal Luthfi
Jurnal AbdiMas Nusa Mandiri Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): Periode April 2026
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Nusa Mandiri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33480/abdimas.v8i2.7315

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The abundance of rice straw biomass waste in Desa Sidorejo, Kabupaten Bojonegoro, has not been managed optimally and can cause environmental problems. On the other hand, the use of plastic polybags in seedling cultivation contributes to the accumulation of non-biodegradable plastic waste. The objective of this community service project is to introduce an innovation in the production of biopots from nonwoven geotextile sheets made from rice straw fibers. The straw is bonded using simple roll-press technology to create geotextile, and the final product can be used as a substitute for plastic polybags. The activity partners were the “Karya Tani” farmer group, consisting of 20 participants. The implementation methods included outreach, training, and evaluation. Evaluation was conducted through pre-tests and post-tests, as well as field observations over a three-month period. Evaluation results showed a significant increase (100%) in knowledge and skills. Meanwhile, regarding attitude, 76% of participants engaged in bio-pot production to utilize their free time. The implications of this activity include a reduction in agricultural waste and dependence on plastic in Sidorejo Village, while also opening opportunities for the development of creative business units based on a circular economy for the local farmers’ group.