Environmentally Friendly Agricultural Revolution: Utilization of Rice Straw using the Zero Waste concept in Rilau Ale District, Bulukumba

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Meiyani, Eliza
Rahman, Rahmawati

Abdimas Umtas : Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat
Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): ABDIMAS UMTAS: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat

Conventional agricultural practices, such as burning or discarding rice straw, contribute to environmental degradation, highlighting the need for sustainable alternatives like zero-waste utilization. This study aimed to convert rice straw into organic fertilizer, reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers, and promote sustainable agriculture in Rilau Ale District, Bulukumba Regency. Through a community-based program, farmers were trained in waste-processing techniques using simple technologies. The results showed that 85% of participants adopted the method, eliminating straw burning while improving soil fertility and reducing chemical fertilizer use. This initiative demonstrates that zero-waste straw management is a replicable model for advancing agricultural sustainability and environmental resilience.