Abstract
Kerta Barat Village in Dasuk District is one of several tomato and chili producing areas in Sumenep Regency. The economic potential of processed food production from agricultural commodities is considerable. This potential can be further increased by harvest abundance. Tomatoes and cayenne chillies are categorized as agricultural commodities with a shelf life and are difficult to store for long periods. The best solution to the overabundance of crop products is by processing these agricultural materials into processed products capable of extended periods of storage. Additionally, processed food products will add to the economic value of the commodity itself. This community service aims to empower the people of Kerta Barat Village by exploiting the potential of agricultural commodities through the processing of tomato sauce and cayenne chilli powder products. This activity was carried out through training and mentoring on the subject of food product processing of tomato sauce and cayenne chili powder. Knowledge and skill increase were seen to have followed this empowerment activity, namely partners can process tomato and cayenne chilly commodities into tomato sauce and cayenne chili powder products through the use of simple technology. A social impact was perceived where partners have become acquainted with agricultural commodity processing technology, namely for the process of drying and size reduction in the manufacturing of processed tomato and cayenne chili products. Additionally, the utilization of post-harvest technologies is crucial for the process of making produced commodities more useful and increase its economic value, which in turn can lead to welfare for the locals.
Highlights
Based on harvest surface area, production and production value of vegetable crop commodities in 2019, tomatoes and cayenne chili have productivity values of 96 quintals / Ha and 42 quintals / Ha respectively (BPS Sumenep Regency, 2020a)
If the production is too much during a stable demand state, a drastic drop in prices can occur. This had previously happened to several farmer groups in Kerta Barat Village, Dasuk District, Sumenep Regency
The implementation of training and mentoring activities begins with the introduction of agricultural product processing technology theory to the community
Summary
Based on harvest surface area, production and production value of vegetable crop commodities in 2019, tomatoes and cayenne chili have productivity values of 96 quintals / Ha and 42 quintals / Ha respectively (BPS Sumenep Regency, 2020a). Dasuk District has a lower tomato productivity value and a higher productivity value of cayenne chili (BPS Kabupaten Sumenep, 2020b). This crop commodity can be harvested more than once within a period of 1 year and is usually removed when the last harvest yield is insufficient. If the production is too much during a stable demand state, a drastic drop in prices can occur. This had previously happened to several farmer groups in Kerta Barat Village, Dasuk District, Sumenep Regency. The prices of tomatoes and cayenne chilies were cheap, ranging from IDR 500-1,000 / kg from the supplier
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