Cultivating Odot Elephant Grass on Sloping Terrain for Ruminant Feed and Soil Conservation: Budidaya Rumput Gajah Odot di Lahan Miring Untuk Pakan Ruminansia dan Konservasi Tanah

Bagus Arif Rizki Refandi (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)
M. Abror (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)

PELS (Procedia of Engineering and Life Science)
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Proceedings of the 9th Seminar Nasional Sains 2026

examines the effectiveness of planting odot elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) on sloping land to prevent soil erosion and provide quality feed for ruminant livestock in Prigen, Pasuruan. The findings indicate that odot grass adapts well to sloping lands with gradients of 15-30 degrees, with a strong root system that effectively reduces erosion rates by up to 40%. Nutritional analysis shows that the grass contains 12-14% crude protein and 30% crude fiber, making it an efficient feed for ruminants, especially during the dry season. The ecological and economic impacts of this cultivation include soil conservation and feed cost savings of up to 30-40% per month, making it a sustainable solution for livestock farming on hilly terrains.