Manufacture and Application of Compost Fertilizer from Dried Leaves: Array

Cindera Nur Hayati (Water Resources Management Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture Universitas Trunojoyo Madura, Bangkalan, Bangkalan, Indonesia)
Ike Hidhayatul Sholehah (Water Resources Management Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture Universitas Trunojoyo Madura, Bangkalan, Bangkalan, Indonesia)
Ayu Sulistiani (Water Resources Management Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture Universitas Trunojoyo Madura, Bangkalan, Bangkalan, Indonesia)
Agung Setyawan (Elementary School Teacher Education, Faculty of education, Universitas Trunojoyo Madura, East Java, Indonesia)

BEKTI : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masarakat
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2022): BEKTI : Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (July- October 2022)

Organic waste comes from organic materials that can be decomposed by microorganisms (biodegradable). Handling organic waste and dry leaves concerning the 3R method is to recycle so that it becomes a product that can be useful and even gain added value, namely into compost. Making compost can also be given additional materials from probiotic microorganisms such as EM4. EM4 helps improve soil structure and texture, supplying nutrients and inhibiting the growth of pests, diseases, and others (Nurkhasanah et al., 2021). This composting activity includes collecting and sorting composting materials, preparing composting tools and materials, and composting practices. Adding organic matter to compost is expected to improve soil physical properties, especially soil permeability and aeration, increase water retention and erosion resistance, and reduce surface runoff.