AgriHumanis: Journal of Agriculture and Human Resource Development Studies

Rainwater harvesting for irrigation system and microclimate control in greenhouse (State of the Art)

sudirman sirait, Yunisa Tri Suci, Edo Saputra, Saat Egra, Dwi Santoso — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Several agricultural activities around the world emphasize the need to develop technology for cultivating plants in greenhouses that consumes low costs energy. Rainwater harvesting in areas with high rainfall is an alternative source of irrigation water for greenhouse plants. Rainwater harvesting results can be used in greenhouses as a source of fertigation water and microclimate control. Plants require an adequate amount of water on a continuous basis, and this is one of the factors that contribute to the success of greenhouse plant cultivation. The purpose of this article is to increase understanding of rainwater harvesting for irrigation systems and microclimate control in greenhouses. The results of rainwater harvesting from the rooftop greenhouse can meet 61.49-69% of the greenhouse's irrigation water needs. Microclimate reference, substrate moisture content, soil/planting media moisture content, and phyto-sensing can all be used to guide greenhouse irrigation. Rainwater harvested meets irrigation water quality criteria and can save money on irrigation costs. Furthermore, rainwater harvesting results can be used as a source of raw water for fertigation systems and microclimate control in greenhouses. Rainwater harvesting for greenhouse microclimate control can reduce temperatures by 1.3-3.6 °C and is less expensive than fan cooling systems.

Utilization of Peanut and Mung Bean Straw as Green Concentrate Material in Serang Regency

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The objective of the study was to analyze the ability of the Karya Tani group to utilize peanut and mung bean straw as green concentrate ingredients. The study was conducted at Mekarsari Village, Anyar District, Serang Regency. The qualitative study method used pilot techniques for peanut and mung bean cultivation. The findings revealed that (1) Peanuts planted with a spacing of 40x20 cm had the highest performance, but peanut plants planted with a spacing of 40x40 cm produced the majority of leaves, and the average height of peanut plants aged 50-55 days after planting was 58.3 cm with 360 leaves/plant; (2) The average size of mung bean plants 70 days after planting was 49 cm with 25 leaves/plant; (3) Peanut productivity of 1.9 tons/ha produces a stover of 0.7 tons/ha. Green bean productivity is 1 ton/ha with a stover weight of 1 ton/ha; (4) the Karya Tani group can utilize peanut and mung bean waste as green concentrate material. The nature of the utilization of peanut stover is complementary to Indigovera plants. With a total of 2.6 tons of stover, it can meet the needs of 139 sheep for two months. The Karya Tani Group should be sustainable in cultivating legume-sourced food crops and indigo vera development to maintain the availability of quality sheep feed.

Figures and Leadership Commitment in Implementing the Functions of Farmer Groups in Bumi Ayu Village, Dumai City

fara shaliza, Yulia, Sri Rahayu, Jumita Roza — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 05:25:01 +0700

Farmer groups have a function as a learning class, a vehicle for cooperation, and a production unit. Through leadership figures and commitment, it is hoped that farmer groups can carry out their functions. The aims of this study were (1) to analyze the leadership figure of farmer group leaders in carrying out farmer group functions, and (2) to analyze the leadership commitment of farmer group leaders in implementing farmer group functions. The method used is a qualitative research method with a case study approach. The data used are primary and secondary data obtained from observations, in-depth interviews, documentation, and reports. The data analysis technique used Miles and Huberman's interactive analysis, while the data validity technique used data source triangulation and data collection techniques. The results showed that the head of the Sri Gemilang Farmers Group was a transformational leadership figure. The function of farmer groups is carried out through the use of information and communication technology, good administration, upgrading farmer group classes, development of food crop commodities, growing millennial farmers, utilization of peatlands for horticulture cultivation, and alsintan assembly services. The Head of the Sri Gemilang Farmers Group implements ten commitments in carrying out the functions of farmer groups.

Optimasi Pemutuan Ikan Patin Asap Secara Non Destruktif dengan Jaringan Syaraf Tiruan (State Of The Art)

Edo Saputra, Sudirman Sirait, Yunisa Tri Suci — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0700

Catfish (Pangasius hypothalamus) is the most widely cultivated fishery commodity which can be sold in fresh form. In addition, catfish can also be processed into smoked catfish so that it has a higher selling value. Smoked catfish usually arrives abroad such as Malaysia, but currently it has stopped because the shelf life of smoked catfish can only last for 14 days. Currently, physical quality identification of smoked catfish is done manually and chemical quality is done destructively. Efforts are needed to determine smoked catfish using artificial intelligence such as image processing, artificial neural networks, and near infrared (NIR). This method has been widely used in identifying the physical and chemical properties of fresh and livestock fishery products and processed products from each. This state of the art aims to describe the development of fishery and livestock product quality control technology that is currently being developed, specifically in image processing, artificial neural networks, and NIR which are used to identify the physical quality and chemical content of fishery and livestock products and their processed products

The Role of Sanggar Rojolele in Improving Farmers' Bargaining Position through Farmer Capacity Building

Endang Sulastri, Joko Winarno, Eksa Rusdiyana — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 19:38:49 +0700

Sanggar Rojolele is a youth group in Delanggu Village that actively speaks out on agricultural issues such as farmers' bargaining position. This research aims to analyze the role and efforts of Sanggar Rojolele in strengthening farmers' capacity and improving farmers' bargaining position. The research method used is qualitative with a case study approach. The research location is chosen purposively in Delanggu Village, Delanggu District, Klaten Regency. The informant's determination was purposive and snowball sampling. Data collection techniques were in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation. Data analysis used Miles and Huberman's interactive analysis with triangulation of sources and techniques for data validity. The results showed that Sanggar Rojolele acts as a facilitator, educator, and advocate in improving learning capacity, organizational capacity, and business capacity. Sanggar Rojolele helps by providing information facilities, facilitating counseling and training activities, and assisting farmers in accessing productive resources such as agricultural technology, inputs, agricultural infrastructure, and access to market information. Sanggar Rojolele's efforts in improving bargaining position by becoming a collective marketing platform for farmers that imcreases competitiveness, and ease in reaching the market, streamline marketing activities, and protect farmers from price games.