scholarly journals Empowerment of Women's Farmer Groups of “Kembang Lestari” in the Processing of Organic Waste from Various Fruit Peels as Liquid Fertilizer

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. A. S. P. R. Andriani ◽  
Made Ayu Gemuh Rasa Astiti ◽  
Ni Ketut Sri Rukmini
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Organic Waste ◽  
Environmentally Friendly ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
High Price ◽  
Organic Farms ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Farmer Groups ◽  
Practice Methods

Partners in the implementation of Community Service is the Kembang Lestari Peasant Women's Group located in Taman Village, Abian Semal Subdistrict, Badung Regency.  This group has problems with the high price of chemical fertilizers and vegetable pesticides for the treatment of cultivated crops.  This condition causes an increase in production costs and decreased profits. They have yet to find a solution to get cheaper, environmentally friendly plant-based fertilizers and pesticides that they will use in their organic farms in the future.   Therefore, it is necessary to provide an alternative to organic fertilizers while serving as vegetable pesticides that are easy to make, cheap, and environmentally friendly.  The alternative is an eco-enzyme that can be made from organic waste in the form of fruit peels. Eco-enzymes have the same benefits as liquid fertilizers, compost, anti-bacterial, midges, and disinfectants. Women's Farmer Groups of Kembang Lestari are given knowledge of eco-enzymes and their benefits, how to make and how to apply them to plants.  The methods carried out in the implementation of this activity are by interviewing, face-to-face, counseling, and practice methods directly. First, the authors held general counseling on what an eco-enzyme is, its benefits for plants, and environmental sustainability. Second, the authors provide hands-on training in the manufacture of eco-enzymes and how to implement them and conduct several evaluations to ensure farmers can make eco-enzymes independently and see what percentage of the increased production and increased profits earned by the farmer group after the implementation of these eco-enzymes.   Third, it motivates farmers to keep using eco-enzyme fertilizers continuously in cultivating crops.  

scholarly journals Pemberdayaan Kelompok Lanjut Usia melalui Pengenalan Teknologi Pembuatan Pupuk Organik Cair (POC) sebagai Upaya Bentuk Kepedulian terhadap Lingkungan

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 90
Author(s):  
I Gde Antha Kasmawan ◽  
Gusti Ngurah Sutapa ◽  
I Made Yuliara
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Training Method ◽  
Fertilizer Use ◽  
Phosphorus And Potassium ◽  
Practice Methods ◽  
Interactive Lecture ◽  
Nitrogen Phosphorus

In order to avoid post power syndrome, the elderly who have a hobby of farming / gardening can be empowered through the introduction of LOF (liquid organic fertilizer) making technology and its application. The aim is for the elderly to understand the technology of making organic fertilizers that are lightweight, useful and entertaining as well as for them to feel contribute in maintaining the environment. The training method applied is a combination of interactive lecture and practice methods. Based on these methods, have succeeded in growing their creativity in making LOF and feel comforted on the results obtained. Successful LOF products contained nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) of 146,701 mg / L, 0.741 mg / L, and 0.035 mg / L, respectively, and magnesium (Mg) and calcium (Ca) of 86.332 mg / L and 1.970 mg / L. The application of LOF products has been done on the orchid plants (Phalaenopsis amabilis) with satisfactory results. Thus, the mastery of LOF making technology and its application will reduce the dependence of chemical fertilizer use and replace it with homemade organic fertilizer so it can contribute in maintaining health and environmental sustainability.

scholarly journals Organic waste processing and its application to potato plants through hydroponic techniques

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 84-95
Author(s):  
Irmawanty Irmawanty ◽  
Dian Safitri ◽  
Wira Yustika Rukman ◽  
Haerul Syam
Keyword(s):  
Organic Waste ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
High Price ◽  
Potato Plants ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Fruit Samples ◽  
Fruit Waste

The Kalimbu market is one of the traditional markets in South Sulawesi with a very high buying and selling activity. The organic waste that is mostly generated from the activities at the Kalimbu Market is leftover vegetables and fruit. Vegetable and fruit waste provides a big advantage if it is managed properly, which is converted into liquid organic fertilizer through a fermentation process. The liquid organic fertilizers produced can help farmers overcome the high price of synthetic fertilizers and save the earth from pollution. The method used to determine the effect of types of organic waste (vegetable waste and fruit waste) on the physical and chemical quality of solid and liquid organic fertilizers used a randomized block design. Whereas the application of solid and liquid organic fertilizers to the production and nutritional content of potato plants used a treatment consisting of P0: basic fertilizer + without liquid organic fertilizer and P1: basic fertilizer + liquid organic fertilizer. The results of research on the manufacture of liquid organic fertilizer from Kalimbu market waste with vegetable and fruit samples also showed that the two samples required different storage times for composting. Plants treated with liquid organic fertilizer from the Kalimbu market waste have better stem growth, leaf number, and stem number.Keywords: Waste, organic, fermentation, hydroponic

scholarly journals PENGARUH PEMBERIAN MIKORIZA DAN PUPUK ORGANIK TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN BAWANG PUTIH

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Muhammad Imam Wicaksono ◽  
Muji Rahayu ◽  
Samanhudi Samanhudi
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Chicken Manure ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
High Price ◽  
Gigaspora Margarita ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Goat Manure

<p>Garlic has a high price in the market, however, production of garlic has its limitations. The use of chemical fertilizers has shortcomings in terms of environmental sustainability, so need for organic fertilizer which serves to reduce the negative impact. The study aims to determine interactive between kinds of mycorrhizal and organic fertilizer to garlic, get the appropriate mycorrhizal and to get the Suistainablekind of fertilizer to increase of the garlic yield. The experiment was conducted from January 2013 to August 2013. Research using CRD (completely randomized design) with 2 factors of organic fertilizer (chicken manure, cow manure, goat manure, manure and vermicompost compost) and mycorrhizal types (Gigaspora margarita, Acaulospora sp, Glomus etunicatum). The results showed mycorrhizal mycorrhizal types Gigaspora margarita is suitable and capable of enhancing the growth of garlic, application of organic fertilizers used have not been able to increase the growth and yield of garlic. Applications of various types of mycorrhiza and organic fertilizers have not been able to increase the growth of garlic.</p>

scholarly journals Farmers’ Perceptions and Willingness of Compost Production and Use to Contribute to Environmental Sustainability

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 13335
Author(s):  
Zineb Majbar ◽  
Fatima-Zahra El Madani ◽  
Mohamed Khalis ◽  
Kenza Lahlou ◽  
Mohamed Ben Abbou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Organic Waste ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Individual Factors ◽  
Ecological Management ◽  
Effective Solution ◽  
Chemical Fertilizers ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
High Level

Composting is an ecological method of recycling organic waste. It presents an effective solution to reduce the large volume of agricultural waste and provides an organic fertilizer and soil amendment. However, its implementation remains limited, especially in Morocco. The vast majority of farmers are unaware of the effectiveness of compost, and it is often considered as an inefficient product compared with chemical fertilizers. In order to develop a local marketing strategy for compost, this study aims to identify the perceptions and willingness of farmers to produce and use compost in agriculture, and to assess the factors shaping these perceptions and willingness, including socio-economic, agricultural and individual factors. The case of Morocco is investigated, where the vast majority of farmers practice inappropriate disposal of agricultural waste and excessive use of agro-chemicals. Data are collected using a standard questionnaire and face-to-face interviews with 350 farmers during their visit to the international agricultural exhibition in Morocco. Descriptive statistics and analysis of variance (ANOVA) are used for data analysis. The results showed a high level (80%) of acceptance by farmers of the production and use of compost. Farmers are also very willing to produce and use compost in agriculture. All the socio-economic, individual and agricultural factors, except gender, length of experience and cultivated area, had a highly significant influence on farmers’ perception and willingness to produce compost (p < 0.005). The positive perceptions of farmers and the high level of willingness to produce compost imply that the composting of organic waste should be encouraged by our local authorities. The production of compost will thus contribute to environmental sustainability and to the promotion of the ecological management of agricultural waste meeting the requirements of a circular economy.

scholarly journals Education on making environmentally friendly organic fertilizer to farming community in Kwala Bingai village

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 322-325
Author(s):  
Hafnes Wahyuni ◽  
Nur Ulina Warnisyah Sebayang ◽  
Antonio Marro Sipayung ◽  
Khairunnisa ◽  
Julia Syahriani Hasibuan
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Environmentally Friendly ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
High Price ◽  
Farming Community ◽  
Direct Training ◽  
Limited Supply

The problem of fertilizers is often a factor inhibiting agricultural development. This is due to, among other things, the relatively high price of fertilizers, limited supply, decreasing type and quality, which makes it difficult for farmers to obtain fertilizers according to their needs. An alternative to anticipating and overcoming fertilizer shortages is that farmers are encouraged to use organic fertilizers or compost. Based on these considerations, outreach activities to farmers and direct training have been carried out in August-October 2020 in Kwala Bingai Village, Stabat District, Langkat Regency, Sumatera Utara Province. The results obtained are that these activities provide many benefits to farmers such as utilizing agricultural waste for making organic fertilizers so that they are not wasted and can overcome fertilizer scarcity and high fertilizer prices by making simple organic fertilizers. and this activity should be done frequently so that agricultural waste can be utilized.  

Analysis and Solutions to Environmental Problems in Livestock Farming

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 48-55
Author(s):  
A. Yu. Bryukhanov ◽  
V. D. Popov ◽  
E. V. Vasilev ◽  
E. V. Shalavina ◽  
R. A. Uvarov
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Organic Waste ◽  
Intelligent System ◽  
Nutrient Balance ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Nitrogen Losses ◽  
Leningrad Region ◽  
Technology Choice ◽  
Livestock Farming ◽  
Technical Solutions

The intensifi cation of agricultural production has led to the disruption of nutrient cycles in agroecosystems. In livestock farming, one of the key problems is the low degree of using secondary resources (organic fertilizers based on manure and manure). (Research purpose) To substantiate the basic principles of assessing the agroecosystem environmental sustainability and to develop engineering methods for ensuring environmental safety in livestock farming. (Materials and methods) To solve the problems of agroecological assessment, eff ective technology choice and intelligent system creation, the following indicators were used: 1. specifi c density of animals (mainly for macro-assessment); 2. nutrient balance (the diff erence in the amount of nitrogen available in the formed organic fertilizers with environmentally safe consumption); 3. nitrogen losses during the disposal of organic waste from livestock farming; 4.the eff ectiveness of implementing the best available techniques (BAT). (Results and discussion) Using the assessment of indicators 1 and 2 in the case of the Leningrad region, it was revealed that 3 districts are classifi ed as territories with an excessive risk to the environment, 1 district is classifi ed as a territory with a high risk, 5 districts – with an acceptable risk, and 8 districts – with a low risk to the environment. To solve problems in areas with excessive and high load, we conducted an assessment on indicators 3 and 4, which allowed us to explore technical solutions and select the BAT to reduce the environmental burden. The obtained results showed that among the main technical solutions in the fi eld of organic waste management of livestock farming are biofermentation and the introduction of liquid organic fertilizers. Biofermentation in special chambers can reduce emissions of polluting gases by more than 2 times, and speed up the processing process by more than 60 times. To work with liquid organic fertilizers, intelligent machines with low-emission working bodies have been developed to reduce nitrogen losses during application by up to 50 percent. To solve the problems of agricultural monitoring and engineering solution management, a digital system has been developed that allows to model scenarios of technological development and their impact on the agroecosystem environmental sustainability. (Conclusions) The results obtained allow us to systematically analyze the problems of agroecosystem environmental sustainability and propose specifi c technical and optimization solutions for livestock farming.

ZONGULDAK İLİNDE İHRACAT YAPAN FİRMALARIN İHRACATTA KARŞILAŞTIKLARI SORUNLAR

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 249
Author(s):  
Ramazan Aksoy ◽  
Canan Yıldıran
Keyword(s):  
Production Costs ◽  
International Competition ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Chamber Of Commerce ◽  
Statistical Program

In this study, it is subjected to define what kind of export problems come up for the company exporting in Zonguldak. It is interviewed with 35 exporter companies recorded in Turkey Exporters Assembly and Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Prepared questionnaire form’s data are analyzed with SPSS 15 statistical program as the results of the activity which is performed through face to face meetings with company’s executives. As the result of the analysis, it is defined that exporter companies face big problems in production costs as for carrying, storing and distribution and international competition conditions. As the result of the activities, we see that there is a relevance regarding whether there is an exporter department in the companies and regarding being a proactive and reactive exporter.

scholarly journals Conversion of Spent Coffee and Donuts by Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) Larvae into Potential Resources for Animal and Plant Farming

Insects ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 332
Author(s):  
Hayden Fischer ◽  
Nicholas Romano ◽  
Amit Kumar Sinha
Keyword(s):  
Organic Waste ◽  
Glycogen Content ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Black Soldier Fly ◽  
Hermetia Illucens ◽  
Hermetia Illucens Larvae ◽  
Nitrogen Phosphorus ◽  
Dough Stage ◽  
Plant Farming

Nutritionally unbalanced organic waste can be converted into potential resources for animal and plant farming by culturing black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae (BSFL) and prepupae (BSFP). BSFL and BSFP are rich sources of protein and lipids, while the leftover excrement called “frass” can be used as an organic fertilizer. Using readily available resources, BSFL were cultured on spent coffee, donut dough or an equal blend for 35 days. Survival, productivity, daily pupation and biochemical composition of BSFL and BSFP were measured along with the nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium values of the frass. Survival was highest in the blend compared (81%) to spent coffee (45%) or dough (24%); however, BSFL and BSFP were significantly longer and heavier from dough. Stage and food significantly influenced the protein, lipid and glycogen content of the BSFL and BSFP, which tended to be higher in the latter. While fatty acids were often significantly higher in BSFL fed spent coffee, the amino acid composition of BSFL was generally higher in dough. Frass from the blend had significantly highest nitrogen content, while potassium and phosphorus were significantly higher and lower from spent coffee, respectively. Although coffee and donut dough were suboptimal substrates for BSFL, a blend of these produced BSFL and frass that were nutritionally comparable to soybean meal and many organic fertilizers, respectively.

scholarly journals Impact of a Telemedicine Program on the Reduction in the Emission of Atmospheric Pollutants and Journeys by Road

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (22) ◽  
pp. 4366 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josep Vidal-Alaball ◽  
Jordi Franch-Parella ◽  
Francesc Lopez Seguí ◽  
Francesc Garcia Cuyàs ◽  
Jacobo Mendioroz Peña
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Atmospheric Pollutants ◽  
Fuel Reduction ◽  
Environmental Footprint ◽  
Time Saving ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Total Travel Time ◽  
Hospital Visits

This retrospective study evaluates the effect of a telemedicine program developed in the central Catalan region in lowering the environmental footprint by reducing the emission of atmospheric pollutants, thanks to a reduction in the number of hospital visits involving journeys by road. Between January 2018 and June 2019, a total of 12,322 referrals were made to telemedicine services in the primary care centers, avoiding a total of 9034 face-to-face visits. In total, the distance saved was 192,682 km, with a total travel time saving of 3779 h and a total fuel reduction of 11,754 L with an associated cost of €15,664. This represents an average reduction of 3248.3 g of carbon dioxide, 4.05 g of carbon monoxide, 4.86 g of nitric oxide and 3.2 g of sulphur dioxide. This study confirms that telemedicine reduces the environmental impact of atmospheric pollutants emitted by vehicles by reducing the number of journeys made for face-to-face visits, and thus contributing to environmental sustainability.

A highly efficient multi-step methodology for the quantification of micro-(bio)plastics in sludge

2020 ◽  
pp. 0734242X2097409
Author(s):  
Federica Ruggero ◽  
Alexandra E. Porter ◽  
Nikolaos Voulvoulis ◽  
Emiliano Carretti ◽  
Tommaso Lotti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organic Waste ◽  
Degradation Process ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Critical Conditions ◽  
Organic Fraction ◽  
Initial Oxidation ◽  
Threshold Size ◽  
End Products ◽  
Biological Treatments ◽  
Pre Treatment

The present study develops a multi-step methodology for identification and quantification of microplastics and micro-bioplastics (together called in the current work micro-(bio)plastics) in sludge. In previous studies, different methods for the extraction of microplastics were devised for traditional plastics, while the current research tested the methodology on starch-based micro-bioplastics of 0.1–2 mm size. Compostable bioplastics are expected to enter the anaerobic or aerobic biological treatments that lead to end-products applicable in agriculture; some critical conditions of treatments (e.g. low temperature and moisture) can slow down the degradation process and be responsible for the presence of microplastics in the end-product. The methodology consists of an initial oxidation step, with hydrogen peroxide 35% concentrated to clear the sludge and remove the organic fraction, followed by a combination of flotation with sodium chloride and observation of the residues under a fluorescence microscope using a green filter. The workflow revealed an efficacy of removal from 94% to 100% and from 92% to 96% for plastic fragments, 0.5–2 mm and 0.1–0.5 mm size, respectively. The methodology was then applied to samples of food waste pulp harvested after a shredding pre-treatment in an anaerobic digestion (AD) plant in Italy, where polyethylene, starch-based Mater-Bi® and cellophane microplastics were recovered in amounts of 9 ± 1.3/10 g <2 mm and 4.8 ± 1.2/10 g ⩾2 mm. The study highlights the need to lower the threshold size for the quantification of plastics in organic fertilizers, which is currently set by legislations at 2 mm, by improving the background knowledge about the fate of the micro-(bio)plastics in biological treatments for the organic waste.

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