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Agro Bali: Agricultural Journal
ISSN : -     EISSN : 2655853X     DOI : https://doi.org/10.37637/ab.v2i2
Core Subject : Agriculture,
Agro Bali: Agricultural Journal is an information media that contains articles from research, theoretical studies, and scientific writings on agriculture especially agrotechnology i.e.: agronomy, horticulture, plant breeding, soil sciences, plant protection, and other pertinent field related to plant production.
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University Students’ Decision-Making Model in Consuming Alternative-Protein Meatballs: A Gender Perspective Anggraeni, Anindita Putri Puspita; Setiawan, Budi; Hartono, Rachman
Agro Bali : Agricultural Journal Vol 8, No 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37637/ab.v8i3.2174

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Healthy and sustainable diets play a crucial role in addressing global challenges, including climate change, food security, and public health. This study focuses on plant-based meatballs, analyzing their appeal as an environmentally friendly, resource-efficient, and healthy alternative protein source. Conducted among undergraduate students at Brawijaya University, the study examines the impact of innovation adoption characteristics on consumption intentions, with environmental concerns serving as a moderating factor. Utilizing an online survey distributed to 385 respondents, data were collected over two weeks in October 2024. Results reveal that plant-based meatballs received the highest average scores in compatibility (Attractiveness: 3.94, Safety: 3.81) and relative advantages (Environmentally Friendly: 3.84, Food Security: 3.28), as well as in consumption intention for Health Interest (3.88). Statistical analyses confirmed strong convergent validity, reliability, and predictive performance, with meatballs showing significant influence on consumption intention (f² = 0.839). This research highlights the strategic role of students as agents of change in promoting sustainable diets, providing actionable insights for developing marketing strategies and policies to support the adoption of plant-based alternatives. Emphasizing the environmental and health benefits of plant-based meatballs could drive their wider adoption and contribute to a more sustainable food system in Indonesia.
Sweet Corn Growth and Yield Response through Potassium under Drought Stress Rosa, Angela Griya Adinda; Udayana, Cicik; Hariyono, Didik
Agro Bali : Agricultural Journal Vol 8, No 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37637/ab.v8i3.2347

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Sweet corn is recognized as one of the plants with relatively high economic value and potential for expansion, increasing from 8.31 to 18 million tons. Arranging planting distance and applying potassium when conditions are stressed by drought can be one of the efforts to modify the environment for plant growth.  This study employed a split-plot design repeated three times, consisting of a main plot and three levels of sub-plots. The main plot is J1 = 75 x 20 cm, J2 = 50 x 30 cm, and J3 = 60 x 25 cm. While the sub-plots are K1 = 100 kg.ha-1, K2 = 200 kg.ha-1, dan K3 = 300 kg.ha-1. The results obtained show that the arrangement of closer planting distances between rows 60 x 25 cm with increasing doses of Potassium 200 kg.ha-1 results in an interaction with increased growth and optimal sweet corn yields. The microclimate conditions of sweet corn, including soil moisture, were influenced by spacing and potassium dosage. The relationship between plant distance and potassium dosage to soil moisture is directly proportional or linear. Plant distance of 60 x 25 cm with increasing potassium dose, such as at a potassium dose of 300 kg.ha-1 produces the most moist soil moisture under drought stress conditions.
Strengthening the Porang Creative Economy through Value-Added Production and a Communal Integration Business Model Dewati, Rosita; Setyarini, Agung; Harinta, Yos Wahyu; Arianti, Yoesti Silvana; Saputro, Wahyu Adhi
Agro Bali : Agricultural Journal Vol 8, No 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37637/ab.v8i3.2564

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Local food is a viable alternative to traditional food sources for meeting people's food needs. Central Java Province is a fairly high producer of porang. This is proven. One location with many farmers growing porang is in the buffer district of Surakarta City, namely Sukoharjo Regency. The production of food crops, especially porang in Sukoharjo, is what actually provides supplies to urban areas. Porang plants are sold in processed form, such as flour. The added value of this product increases economic value. The purpose of this study is to reveal the strengthening of the porang creative economy in Central Java Province through the creation of value-added products and the introduction of a communal business system that could potentially encourage porang production to become one of the iconic products in Central Java. This study uses a descriptive analytical method. This study utilizes primary data collected through direct interviews with farmers. The respondents of this study were 50 porang farmers in Sukoharjo Regency who are members of the Sukoharjo Porang Farmers' Friends (SPPS) in Kamal Village, Bulu District, Sukoharjo Regency. Data analysis used the Hayami method of value-added analysis and a literature review of the communal introduction system. The value-added analysis results show that glucomannan flour production generates an added value of IDR 199,641 per kg of porang tuber raw material with a ratio of 72.25%. The profit obtained by the trading business is IDR. 186,483 per kilogram of porang tuber raw material with a profit ratio of 68.68%. The communal introduction system enables the porang business to be well-managed, as there are still porang farmers outside Sukoharjo Regency who continue to plant. Communal integration can stabilize production supplies, thereby strengthening existing institutions and necessitating testing in the three districts involved.
Comparative Effects of Trichoderma and EM4 in Aerobic–Anaerobic Tiered-Bucket Production on Liquid Organic Fertilizer and Compost Quality Ansyori, Ansyori; Lamdo, Herfandi; Anissa, Nabillah
Agro Bali : Agricultural Journal Vol 8, No 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37637/ab.v8i3.2540

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Organic waste is an abundant resource but remains underutilized as a safe and nutrient-rich organic fertilizer. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Trichoderma as an alternative bioactivator to EM4 in improving the quality of liquid organic fertilizer (LOF) and compost through tiered bucket systems under aerobic (A2) and anaerobic (A1) conditions. A randomized complete block design was used with five Trichoderma doses (0; 15; 20; 25; 30 mL.L⁻¹) and EM4 (30 mL.L⁻¹) as a comparison. The liquid and solid fractions were analyzed for C, N, C/N ratio, P₂O₅, K₂O, and heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Cu) using standard methods. The data were analyzed through ANOVA and orthogonal contrast tests. Results showed that the aerobic system consistently reduced the C/N ratio, producing more mature and stable products, while the anaerobic system tended to retain higher C-organic content. These differences were statistically significant as the aerobic condition (A2) decreased the C/N ratio by 4.74 or 40.93% in liquid organic fertilizer and by 3.62 or 19.52% in compost compared to the anaerobic condition (A1), while total P₂O₅ in liquid organic fertilizer increased by about 14.81% under A2. Medium–high doses of Trichoderma (25–30 mL L⁻¹) in the aerobic system yielded the best quality in terms of maturity, whereas EM4 generally resulted in higher macro-nutrient contents (N, P₂O₅, K₂O). All heavy metal levels were far below the SNI/Ministry of Agriculture thresholds, indicating product safety. Practically, the A2–T3/T4 combination is recommended to produce mature, stable, and safe organic fertilizer, while co-inoculation strategies may be pursued to enhance nutrient content. This study confirms that Trichoderma primarily accelerates humification and stabilizes organic matter, offering a practical, low-cost option for household/community organic waste management within a circular-economy framework; accordingly, the aerobic bucket system with medium–high Trichoderma doses (A2–T3/T4) is recommended to achieve mature, stable LOF–compost. However, the findings are lab-scale and substrate-specific.
The Role of the Millennial Generation in Developing Urban Farming as a Food Security Solution for Times of Crisis in Indonesia Arvianti, Eri Yusnita; Setyabudi, Irawan; Novita, Retno Ayu Dewi
Agro Bali : Agricultural Journal Vol 8, No 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37637/ab.v8i3.2393

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This research analyses the role of millennials in the development of urban farming in Malang Regency, representing an area with high urban farming potential in Indonesia. Using a quantitative approach through an explanatory survey design, the study involved 210 millennial farmer respondents (aged 25-40) from 33 sub-districts in Malang Regency. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire with a 5-point Likert scale and analysed using PLS-SEM with WarpPLS 8.0. The model tests the relationship between five exogenous variables: Digital Technology Competency (X1), Entrepreneurial Ability (X2), Technical Knowledge (X3), Sustainability Awareness (X4), and Ecosystem Support (X5), and Local Food Resilience (Y), with Innovation Adoption (M) as a mediator. The main findings show the model is excellent (R² = 0.937) with all hypotheses significantly confirmed. Entrepreneurial ability has the strongest influence (β=0.42, p<0.05), followed by Digital Technology Competence and Ecosystem Support (β=0.36), Sustainability Awareness (β=0.31), and Technical Knowledge (β=0.25). Innovation adoption is proven to be an effective mediator, especially through Ecosystem Support (β=0.65, p<0.01). The research identified two innovative models: the NFT Vertical Hydroponic System and the IoT-based Smart Greenhouse Integrated Farming, which achieved 90% water efficiency and produced premium products. The significance of the research lies in its theoretical contribution regarding the role of millennials in food security and its practical implications for the development of national agricultural policy. The findings can be replicated in other urban areas of Indonesia with similar demographic and geographic characteristics, providing a blueprint for sustainable urban farming development to strengthen national food security.