Empowering Sustainable Agriculture in Towua Village, Sulawesi Tenggara

Enhancing Efficiency through Organic Feed Production, Pond Management, and Business Training

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https://doi.org/10.56741/jscd.v1i01.654


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Farmer Group Development, Fish Farming, Organic Feed Production, Pond Management, Sustainable Agriculture

Abstract

The livelihood of the residents of Towua Village is generally farming, including both pond farming and rice field farming. Towua Village has a pond area of 585.69 hectares used for milkfish farming. Discussions with the village head revealed that the productivity of the community-owned ponds is still very low because they are managed traditionally. This issue also affects the Harapan Jaya Bandeng Farmers Group. One possible solution is to implement or apply technology to help improve the quality of the ponds. The solutions to address the partner's problems include increasing the supply of natural feed through organic farming systems, improving pond management and governance, and providing business management training. These solutions are implemented using a holistic and multidisciplinary research-based approach to achieve farmers' welfare and village economic independence. The method used in this activity is the action research approach. The results of training, assistance, and monitoring of pond quality have led to an 80% increase in partner knowledge, an 80% increase in partner skills, a 60% increase in partner accessibility, and a 50% increase in partner income.

Author Biographies

Ahmad Muhlis Nuryadi, Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendari

is a dedicated lecturer in the Department of Agriculture at Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendari. Specializing in Fisheries Agribusiness, he has made significant contributions to both national and international journals, sharing his extensive research and insights within the field. His work focuses on the sustainable development and management of fisheries, aiming to enhance the economic viability and environmental sustainability of the industry. (email: muhlis.nuryadi@umkendari.ac.id).

Eddy Hamka, Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendari

serves as an Assistant Lecturer in the Pemanfaatan Sumber Daya Perikanan program at Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendari. Born in Pinrang, he completed his undergraduate degree (S.Pi) at Universitas Hasanuddin in 2008, followed by a master's degree (M.Si) from Institut Pertanian Bogor in 2013. His commitment to academia is evident through his role as a permanent lecturer, actively contributing to the field of fisheries resource utilization. (email: e.hamka83@gmail.com).

Alfiah Fajriani, Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendari

is a dedicated Assistant Lecturer at Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendari, specializing in Pendidikan Teknologi Informasi. She holds a Master's degree (S2) in Advanced Manufacturing Technology from Universitas Gadjah Mada, completed in 2018, and a Bachelor's degree (S1) in Engineering from Universitas Halu Oleo, obtained in 2014. Her commitment to academia as a permanent lecturer reflects her active engagement and expertise in the field of information technology education. (email: alfiah.fajriani@umkendari.ac.id).

Dwi Sulisworo, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

is an Educational Sciences Doctorate Program lecturer at Ahmad Dahlan University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. He is interested in learning strategies by utilizing information and communication technology. He has many publications in various reputable journals. (email: dwi.sulisworo@uad.ac.id).

Vera Yuli Erviana, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

is a lecturer at the Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Her research and community service activities are focused on the use of technology in elementary schools. She has many books and articles published in various reputable journals. (email: vera.erviana@pgsd.uad.ac.id).

Ika Maryani, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

is an Associate Professor at the Department of Elementary Teacher Education, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan. In 2022, she obtained her doctoral degree in educational studies focusing on science education. Her research interests lie in teacher education, science education, higher education, and learning innovation. Her works have been published in books, articles, and proceedings at national and national levels. (email: ika.maryani@pgsd.uad.ac.ic).

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2024-07-06

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Nuryadi, A. M., Hamka, E., Fajriani, A., Sulisworo, D., Erviana, V. Y., & Maryani, I. (2024). Empowering Sustainable Agriculture in Towua Village, Sulawesi Tenggara: Enhancing Efficiency through Organic Feed Production, Pond Management, and Business Training. Journal of Social and Community Development, 1(01), 19–25. https://doi.org/10.56741/jscd.v1i01.654

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