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Journal : Community Empowerment

Development of animal feed based on cocoa shell waste in the Tomata Ndeme Farmer Group Andri Amaliel Managanta; Yan Alpius Loliwu; Ika Paramitha Lantu
Community Empowerment Vol 9 No 12 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ce.12332

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Cocoa is an important agricultural commodity for the economy of farmers in Central Sulawesi, especially in Poso Regency. However, cocoa farming faces challenges such as low farmer competence and less-than-optimal management, particularly in its integration with livestock. Therefore, the development of environmentally friendly agricultural techniques is needed to increase cocoa production and enhance food security. The purpose of implementing the Community Partnership Empowerment (PKM) program was to improve farmers' knowledge, skills, and attitudes regarding the processing of cocoa pod waste into animal feed. This participatory program focused on developing farmer resources by utilizing local potential within the Tomata Ndeme Farmer Group in Sepe Village, Lage District, Poso Regency. Results showed a significant increase in farmers' management abilities, with knowledge scores rising from 63.5 to 80.3, attitudes from 53.3 to 70.4, and skills from 24.1 to 67.6. The previously worthless cocoa pod waste is now being used as cattle feed.
Empowering women farmers’ groups through cocoa pod cracker innovation Managanta, Andri Amaliel; Lantu, Ika Paramitha; Sriwati, Ni Kadek; Loliwu, Yan Alpius
Community Empowerment Vol 10 No 12 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ce.15438

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Cocoa pod husk waste in Kageroa Village, Poso, remains underutilized and poses environmental challenges. This community empowerment program aims to transform this waste into an innovative food product—cocoa husk crackers—to enhance the income and entrepreneurial skills of the Sukamaju Mohintuwo Women Farmer Group (KWT). The program employed a participatory approach, including food processing technology training, production mentoring, and evaluation. Results showed a significant increase in partners' capacity across knowledge (from 45.8 to 85.7), attitude (39.4 to 88.1), and skills (58.6 to 89.3). Furthermore, the group successfully produced crackers with competitive texture, taste, and shelf life. This initiative proved effective in shifting the community’s mindset regarding cocoa waste, creating new business opportunities, and strengthening women's roles in the local economy through regional commodity-based innovation.