Production of Liquid Organic Fertiliser from Various Organic Waste Sources for Vegetable Cultivation in Bulotalangi Timur Village, Gorontalo

Safira Zahrah Yusrina; Muhammad Rafli Ariq Putra; Davina Patricia  Saragih; Ruth Shinta Damanik; Ester Sinambela; Azwar Lahusin; Ade Sumiahadi

doi:10.70110/ijcsc.v4i3.123

Authors

Safira Zahrah Yusrina Department of Agrotechnology, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia
Muhammad Rafli Ariq Putra Department of Geography, University of Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia
Davina Patricia Saragih Department of Agricultural Industrial Technology, Udayana University, Badung, Indonesia
Ruth Shinta Damanik Department of Tourism Industry, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Sumedang, Indonesia
Ester Sinambela Department of International Relations, Universitas Jendral Soedirman, Banyumas, Indonesia
Azwar Lahusin Department of Management, Universitas Bina Mandiri Gorontalo, Bone Bolango, Indonesia
Ade Sumiahadi Department of Agrotechnology, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70110/ijcsc.v4i3.123

Keywords:

Community service, Farmers empowerment, Liquid organic fertilizer, Waste utilization

Abstract

Background: Bulotalangi Timur Village is dominated by vegetable farmers who rely heavily on chemical fertilizers, making them vulnerable to fertilizer shortages that can negatively affect crop productivity. Although organic fertilizers derived from organic waste offer a sustainable alternative, farmers’ knowledge and skills regarding their production and application remain limited.
Aims: This activity aimed to improve farmers’ knowledge and skills in producing liquid organic fertilizer (LOF) from organic waste as an environmentally friendly approach to enhance crop productivity and support sustainable village development.
Method: The activity was conducted in Bulotalangi Timur Village, Bulango Timur District, Bone Bolango Regency, Gorontalo Province, in October 2023. It consisted of three stages: planning, implementation, and evaluation. The implementation employed training methods that combined socialization and participatory demonstrations to facilitate hands-on learning.
Results: The training program was implemented smoothly and received a very positive response from participants, as indicated by their high level of enthusiasm and satisfaction. Participants expressed a strong expectation for the continuation of similar activities in the future. However, several challenges were identified, including limited initial awareness of organic waste utilization and scheduling constraints that led to relatively low participation rates.