Abdimas: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Universitas Merdeka Malang
Vol. 9 No. 3 (2024): August 2024

Strengthen farmers' fertilizer self-sufficiency in the tourist area with a reduce-reuse-recycle system

Reni Ustiatik (Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Brawijaya University)
Beauty Laras Setia Pertiwi (International Research Centre for the Management of Degraded and Mining Lands, Brawijaya University)
Ayu Putri Ariska (International Research Centre for the Management of Degraded and Mining Lands, Brawijaya University)
Kurniawan Sigit Wicaksono (Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Brawijaya University)
Sativandi Riza (Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Brawijaya University)
Syamsu Ridzal Indra Hadi (Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Brawijaya University)
Achmad Riyanto (Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Brawijaya University)
Endang Arisoesilaningsih (Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Brawijaya University)
Sri Rahayu Utami (Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Brawijaya University)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Oct 2024

Abstract

Mining activities at Tebing Breksi are a vital source of income for the community in Sambirejo village, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta. However, these activities have caused several environmental issues, such as lowered pH levels, reduced soil fertility, shallow soil profiles, and water scarcity. Additionally, mining has led to biodiversity loss and land degradation, making post-mining reclamation essential to restore the area's environmental and social functions. This project aimed to enhance the community’s skills in soil analysis and the production of liquid organic fertilizer using effective methods. The activities took place in the Tebing Breksi tourist area, located in Nglengkong, Sambirejo Village, Prambanan District, Sleman Regency. The project included a Focus Group Discussion (FGD), soil fertility analysis using test kits, and the creation of liquid organic fertilizer from household waste. During the FGD, it was discovered that the local community had not received prior training on producing fertilizer from household and organic waste. Until then, they relied on expensive commercial fertilizers to quickly stabilize soil pH. Through this training, the community learned how to perform rapid soil chemical analysis and produce liquid organic fertilizer independently. As a result, they can now apply the fertilizer locally, improving soil conditions and reducing their reliance on costly commercial products.

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Journal Info

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jpkm

Publisher

Subject

Humanities

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ABDIMAS: Published by Institute for Research and Community Services (Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (LPPM)) University of Merdeka Malang as the implementation of science, technology, economics, environment, and social in empowering the community. ABDIMAS: Jurnal Pengabdian ...