<![CDATA[Intensive nickel extraction in Morowali Regency has resulted in marine pollution in Moahino Village, severely affecting traditional seaweed cultivators. To address this issue, a Region-Based Empowerment Program was executed to rehabilitate the local economy by migrating seaweed aquaculture from open seas to land-based ponds and implementing downstream processing. Applying the Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) framework, this initiative provided experiential learning for 20 farmers in the Pontufa Group (upstream) and 20 women in the Gurame Group (downstream). Key findings revealed a notable increase in technological literacy, with an overall adoption readiness of 91.6%; knowledge scores escalated from 57 to 98 for the Pontufa Group and 54 to 95 for the Gurame Group. Economically, the integration of artificial current engineering enabled the Pontufa Group to produce 10.6 tons of wet seaweed, generating IDR 67,315,000. Simultaneously, the Gurame Group successfully developed value-added commodities, including liquid and solid fertilizers, as well as fish/poultry feed pellets. Ultimately, this collaborative hulu-hilir framework successfully counters mining-induced economic shocks, enhances local technical proficiency, and reinforces the national food security objectives outlined in Asta Cita.]]>
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