Sustainable Agriculture Programs Research Articles

Farmers' biodiversity knowledge improves natural enemy conservation in agricultural ecosystems

ContextIn the face of dual challenges of sustainable food production and biodiversity conservation, the knowledge gaps of farmers about biodiversity, pests, and their natural enemies can become a crucial barrier to adopting sustainable land management practices. ObjectiveThe study aimed to assess farmers' knowledge and understanding of crop pest and natural enemy diversity and their impacts, and whether the adoption of Climate-Smart or Conservation Agriculture (CSA here onwards) was associated with this knowledge. MethodsWe conducted questionnaire-based interviews and showed biodiversity images, including crop pests and beneficial insects, to understand farmers' knowledge of biodiversity on their farms. A comparison was drawn between farmers practising CSA and non-CSA farmers to understand the role of CSA in enhancing biodiversity knowledge. Results and conclusionsFarmers facing greater yield losses were aware of pests, but they were less knowledgeable about their natural enemies, and they used fewer conservation management practices. CSA farmers, however, showed more biodiversity knowledge, especially of natural enemies, and they employed a wider range of CS management practices. Farmers’ age, experience, education, and training were positively correlated with biodiversity knowledge, leading to better natural enemy conservation and pest management practices. SignificanceThe findings underscore the need for biodiversity-focused capacity building in sustainable agricultural programs, targeting less knowledgeable farming groups. It emphasises the crucial role of farmers' knowledge in developing sustainable and biodiversity-friendly food production systems.Africa, East Usambara Mountains, Food security, Biodiversity conservation, Invertebrates, Crop pests, Climate-Smart Agriculture, Farmer education.

Application of biofertilizer to realize sustainable agricultural program: a review

The agricultural sector is a force to encourages the rise in the economic level of an agricultural country, such as Indonesia. However, agricultural programs that are not followed carefully can undermine the order of an agrarian state. Therefore, the concept of sustainable agriculture was introduced and has become a commitment for many countries in the world. One application of sustainable agriculture is the use of effective and environmentally friendly fertilizers. Biofertilizer is considered an alternative to chemical fertilizers that have more advantages. Biofertilizers contain a consortium of microbes that are beneficial to plants. In addition, biofertilizers can improve soil fertility. Many studies prove the effectiveness of biofertilizers in increasing crop yields. Currently, biofertilizers have been widely used in Indonesia, but sometimes the potential of laboratory-tested biofertilizers cannot be found in the field. Another issue is shelf life. This review focused on the effectiveness and shelf life of the biofertilizer. In this review, we try to collect data from previous studies and compile it into a framework that can help overcome the constraints of biofertilizer applications. The analysis was carried out with the introduction of biofertilizers, constraints in the practice of their use, and strategies to overcome those obstacles. Obstacles to the use of biofertilizers can be overcome by selecting potential microbes in order to survive in the soil. The addition of organic matter can also be done to add nutrients to the soil. In addition, storage of the product under adjusted conditions can maintain its effectiveness.

Differential Gene Expression Patterns in Peach Roots under Non-Uniform Soil Conditions in Response to Organic Matter.

Organic matter (OM) amendments are often encouraged in sustainable agriculture programs but can create heterogeneous soil environments when applied to perennial crops such as peaches (Prunus persica (L.) Batsch). To better understand the responses of peach roots to non-uniform soil conditions, transcriptomic analysis was performed in a split-root study using uniform soil (the same soil type for all roots) or non-uniform soil (different soil types for each half of the root system) from either (1) autoclaved sand (S), (2) autoclaved sand with autoclaved compost (A), or (3) autoclaved sand with compost which included inherent biological soil life (B). Each uniform soil type (S, A, and B) was grouped and compared by uniform and non-uniform soil comparisons for a total of nine treatments. Comparisons revealed peach roots had differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and gene ontology terms between soil groups, with the S and B groups having a range of 106-411 DEGs and the A group having a range of 19-94 DEGs. Additionally, six modules were identified and correlated (p > 0.69) for six of the nine treatment combinations. This study broadly highlights the complexity of how OM and biological life in the rhizosphere interact with immediate and distant roots and sheds light on how non-homogenous soil conditions can influence peach root gene expression.

The potential of rabbit urine in converting household waste into fertilizer as the resilience of farmer family economics in sub-urban

The objective of this research was to assess the economic potential of incorporating rabbit urine into the process of converting household waste into liquid organic fertilizer (LOF). This analysis was conducted within farmer groups situated in Jetis Hamlet, Jati Village, Jaten District, Karanganyar Regency, Central Java. The rationale for selecting farmer groups as the focal point of this analysis lay in the current challenges faced by farmers. These particular groups were directly affected by the ongoing global fertilizer crisis, characterized by a scarcity of subsidized products and escalating prices, thereby posing a threat to national food security. This research served as a pilot project with the potential for replication on a multispatial and national scale, fundamentally supporting national food security. The economic carrying capacity of the LOF produced was determined by comparing the results of laboratory tests on LOF nutrient content, both with and without using rabbit urine in the conversion of household waste. Based on the application of homemade LOF with rabbit urine supplements over 3000m2 of rice farming, the economic calculations showed that the total variable cost (VC) savings was 32.17%. Each planting season the potential for additional income for farmer households, with homemade LOF priced at IDR 30,000 per liter, totaling IDR 2,610,000. It was important to observe that market prices for LOF were around IDR 90,000 per liter. The homemade LOF had a substantial R/C ratio of 20,157. This research aimed to establish economic behavior patterns among suburban rice farmers that corroborated with natural principles. Simultaneously, it attempted to strengthen family economic resilience by creating independent economic resources serving as buffers for farming families. These resources were integral to supporting sustainable agricultural programs and reinforcing national food security.

Pemberdayaan Perempuan dalam Realisasi Edukasi Pasar Agro di Kecamatan Mijen

Sumbersari Village, Wonolopo Subdistrict, Mijen District is a unique village with a cool climate that has a social, economic status with the second high prevalence of stunting in the city of Semarang with a percentage (13.75%) and Natural Resources which have great potential to improve the quality of life by creating an environment that better in economic life. The importance of this village empowerment effort is to support government programs that are included in the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. This community service program seeks to ensure food security and better nutrition to support inclusive, sustainable and productive economic growth to create good jobs for the community. The Independent Real Work Lecture Program at Wahid Hasyim University is one of the implementations of healthy food and supports sustainable agricultural programs in villages, partnering with the community, by using a system of empowering women through Women Farmer Groups by using existing natural resources in the form of product management and marketing cultivation for the tourism development process in Sumbersari Village from available land. Now, Sumbersari Village, which is in the Wonolopo region, has taken the initiative to produce vegetables and ornamental plants through the modern agricultural market. With the synergy of the Independent Real Work Lecture at Wahid Hasyim University, with the empowerment of women from the Women Farmers Group, residents of Sumbersari Village, Wonolopo Sub-District are motivated to build and develop motivation and creativity to build villages to end stunting and create prosperity for village communities.

Effectiveness of crop and livestock protection methods against wildlife damage: A case from Chitwan National Park, Nepal

Human-wildlife conflict is a major issue for policymakers and conservationists due to economic loss to the communities living in the close territory of the park, affecting their livelihoods and wellbeing. This study aims at identifying and quantifying wildlife-induced damages on crops and livestock and methods used by communities for crop and livestock protection. A total of 434 households living in the vicinity of the park from the ten forest user groups around the Chitwan national parks and buffer zone were randomly sampled and interviewed with the use of semi-structured questionnaires in the year 2021. Findings revealed a total of 87.86% of rice-growing households reported the damage of rice whereas 90.32% and 87.68% of households reported the damage to wheat and maize, respectively. The annual loss of 78 kg of rice per household (NRs. 1776 at prevailing market rates) was reported along with the loss of wheat (86 Kg-worth of NRs. 2,523) and maize (96 Kg-worth of NRs. 2,019) per household. About 59% of households had lost at least a livestock species and poultry in last year, and that varied well across the sectors. Twelve different methods and techniques were identified by communities that were used regularly to prevent crop damage and livestock loss with the majority of people using certain methods and techniques against crop damage and livestock loss. A total of 425 (97.93%) were reported that they used at least one method and technique to prevent crop damage and livestock loss. Among all these methods, crop guarding, shouting, use of natural fences, guarding by dogs, and throwing stones were the most effective and safest practices/techniques, but the use of a single means and approach was found ineffective. This suggests the need for developing site-specific management techniques to minimize crop damage and livestock loss in the National Park vicinity and adjoining protected areas. Apart from the different mitigating means, construction, and maintaining permanent fences on the border of the national parks, there should be the provision of conservation education to communities bordering protected areas to practice sustainable agriculture and income-generating programs that are conservation-friendly. that may include, for example, provision of conservation educations along with income-generating programs that are conservation-friendly.

Sustainability agricultural supply chain in improving the welfare of North Toraja Arabica coffee farmers

This form of agricultural acceleration requires considerable effort as a form of capacity building, agricultural production, as well as developing agricultural product innovations into processed products that have economic value, and are multipurpose. Business in the field of coffee farming has a long and complicated supply chain that is often encountered from upstream to downstream and is also one of the obstacles in developing business in the Arabica coffee sector. The success of sustainable rural agricultural development in Indonesia is very important so that the expected results can ultimately contribute to the country’s economic stability and support the country’s economic growth. Indonesia’s agricultural sector has played a major role in supporting the country’s stability, as well as in improving quality and production to meet the growing national food needs. Thus, agricultural development efforts are focused on increasing production levels through land expansion and agricultural intensification. The increasing adoption of sustainable agriculture is attracting the attention of governments and farmers, especially companies and end consumers, with the increasing awareness of sustainability in agriculture which has become the concern of the global market, many producers are competing to improve their products from year to year. On the one hand, the benefits of sustainable agriculture can also be seen from consumer interest, starting with an increasing preference for environmentally friendly products and services. On the other hand, the enthusiasm of several parties in establishing relationships with other companies that have implemented sustainable agriculture programs is an effective and good way in agriculture.

Major Cereal Crops Damage by Wildlife: A Case Study from Chitwan National Park, Nepal

Human-wildlife conflict is a major issue for policymakers and conservationists due to economic damage by wild animals, resulting in increasing poverty. This study assesses the wildlife-induced damage to the major food crops viz. rice, wheat, and maize. A total of 434 households from the 10 forest user groups near the Chitwan national parks and buffer zone were randomly selected and interviewed by the use of questionnaires in 2021. A total of 87.86% of rice-growing households reported damage to rice, whereas 90.32% and 87.68% of households reported damage to wheat and maize, respectively. The annual loss of 78 kg of rice per household (NRs. 1776 at prevailing market rates) was reported in the study area. The loss of wheat and maize per household was 86 and 96 kg with the worth of NRs. 2523 and 2019, respectively. The severity of wildlife-induced damage to crops was more near the borders of national parks and buffer zone. Apart from the construction and maintaining permanent fences on the border of the national parks, there should be the provision of conservation education to communities residing along the buffer zone and near the protected areas to practice sustainable agriculture and income-generating programs that are conservation-friendly.

Plant different, eat different? Insights from participatory agricultural research.

We examine the association between on-farm production diversity on household dietary diversity in Malawi using microdata collected as part of an environmentally sustainable agricultural intensification program. The program primarily focuses on the integration of legumes into the cropping system through maize-legume intercropping and legume-legume intercropping. Relative to staple cereals such as maize, legumes are rich in micronutrients, contain better-quality protein, and lead to nitrogen fixation. Given the systematic difference we document between program beneficiaries and randomly sampled non-beneficiary (control) households, we employ causal instrumental variables mediation analysis to account for non-random selection and possible simultaneity between production and consumption decisions. We find a significant positive treatment effect on dietary diversity, led by an increase in production diversity. Analysis of potential pathways show that effects on dietary diversity stem mostly from consumption of diverse food items purchased from the market made possible through higher agricultural income. These findings highlight that, while increasing production for markets can enhance dietary diversity through higher income that would make affordable an expanded set of food items, the production of more nutritious crops such as pulses may not necessarily translate into greater own consumption. This may be due to the persistence of dietary habits, tastes, or other local factors that favor consumption of staples such as maize and encourage sales of more profitable and nutritious food items such as pulses. Pulses are a more affordable and environmentally sustainable source of protein than animal source food, and efforts should be made to enhance their nutritional awareness and contribution to sustainable food systems and healthier diets.

Rehabilitation Program for Typhoon Pablo Victims: A Case of the Province of Davao del Norte

This case study aimed to determine the rehabilitation program for typhoon Pablo victims in the province of Davao del Norte. Using the purposive sampling technique, twelve (12) informants were interviewed in three (3) municipalities, namely the municipality of Kapalong, San Isidro, and Talaingod, Davao del Norte covering three (3) commodities such as; banana, cacao, and coffee rehabilitation program. A qualitative research instrument was used to capture all data relevant to their experiences, challenges, and overcoming strategies. Thematic analysis by Creswell (2009) was employed to analyze the data. Under the experiences, the result revealed the following themes; living comfortably after the typhoon, damaged farmlands and crops, income loss in agriculture, generation of alternative income and employment, the existence of disaster resiliency and management, provision of inputs, and cash assistance and implementation of the rehabilitation program. Furthermore, the challenges experienced by the victims are climate change, market instability, financial incapacity, lack of information and education, low-quality seedlings and high cost of production, lack of crop insurance, and delayed distribution of seedlings. The overcoming strategies they identified were as follows; develop a positive attitude toward family welfare, develop ways for sustainable farming, availing of the loan program, and intensify coordination for assistance. Finally, the success stories revealed the following cluster; development of self-reliance and perseverance, recovery as a result of hard work and assistance, development of a positive outlook for the future, and government response helped to expedite rehabilitation. The implementation of the typhoon Pablo rehabilitation program must couple with appropriate policy frameworks and political and financial support for the farmers to bridge the gap. Thus, creating a sustainable agricultural program and planning a disaster response will benefit the farmers in the long term. Farmers, scientists, and institutions continually aim to uncover techniques that boost crop yields, improve agricultural productivity, minimize loss due to disease, insects, and disasters, create more efficient equipment, and improve food quality overall. Lastly, the Department of Agriculture, Local Government Units, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, Non-government Organizations, and other concerned agencies can help the farmers live a decent life by providing appropriate intervention and assistance that promote the interests and needs of the agricultural sector.

Response of sorghum variety growth in the first ratoon with liquid organic fertilizer application

The advantages of ratoon system are short harvesting time, minimum irrigation needed, and lower farming cost compared with the first plant of seed. Liquid organic fertilizer (LOF) application is selected to increase nutrition absorption and as an attempt of supporting sustainable agriculture program. The objective of research is to study the effect of first-ratoon sorghum variety and LOF dose on sorghum growth. This research used completely randomized block design factorial. The first factor is sorghum variety consisting of Numbu, Kawali, and Suri 3. The second treatment of LOF dose consisted of 0 L.ha-1, 3 L.ha-1, 6 L.ha-1, and 9 L.ha-1. Data analysis was conducted variance analysis of 5% followed with least significant different test 5% and polynomial regression test. The result of research shows that Numbu with the optimum dose of LOF 3,8 L.ha-1 produced the highest leaf area and LAI of 2570 cm2 and 2,56 compared to other varieties. Suri 3 and Numbu yield higher fresh stove weight than Kawali. This means that Numbu and Suri 3 can be used as a source of animal feed.

Growth and Yield Performance of Selected Wheat Genotypes at Variable Irrigation Management

Growth and Yield Performance of Selected Wheat Genotypes at Variable Irrigation Management

Exogenous application of hydrogen peroxide in different resistant bean cultivars of Phaseolus vulgaris to Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae)

The enhancement of plant resistance to pest infestation, improving plant growth parameters and productivity is in sustainable agriculture programs. Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is among the most effective compounds acts as a messenger molecule involved in acclimatory signaling and triggering tolerance against various biotic and abiotic stresses. In this study, three cultivars of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), Nebraska, Paulista, and Valentino were treated with H2O2 to evaluate some vegetative parameters, yield and the natural infestations Tetranychus urticae Koch. Leaf area scored the highest size in Valentino cultivar in (742.5 and 722.3 cm2) in response to 1.5 and 1 mM of H2O2 respectively compared to 416.3 cm2 in the control. However, the Paulista cultivar reached the highest size 722.3 cm2 in response to 1.5 mM H2O2 followed by 702.3 cm2 in response to 1 mM H2O2 compared to 401.8 cm2 in the control. Valentino cultivar scored the highest plant heights 81.8 cm in response to 1.5 mM H2O2 followed by 79.2 cm in response to 1 mM H2O2 compared to 43.2 cm in the untreated plants. Valentino cultivar scored the highest number of seeds, pods, and branches compared to the other two cultivars, while Nebraska scored the lowest number of seeds, pods, and branches in response to 1.5 mM hydrogen peroxide compared to control. Nebraska cultivar scored the lowest number of spider mites, T. urticae compared to the other two cultivars in response to 1.5 mM compared to control. An increase in ROS or hydrogen peroxide in the cells in response to exogenous application of hydrogen peroxide could be toxic to the T. urticae and affect its feeding and subsequently mite reproduction. Results from the existing investigation showed that exogenic application of hydrogen peroxide enhanced the resistance of common beans in response to T. urticae feeding.

Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S. vs. the EU

CSA NewsVolume 66, Issue 2 p. 24-34 OPINION/PERSPECTIVES Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S. vs. the EU A Comparative Look at Different Approaches to Similar Objectives Correction(s) for this article Erratum Volume 66Issue 4CSA News pages: 32-32 First Published online: April 19, 2021 Scott H. Hutchins, Scott H. HutchinsSearch for more papers by this author Scott H. Hutchins, Scott H. HutchinsSearch for more papers by this author First published: 21 January 2021 https://doi.org/10.1002/csan.20373Citations: 4Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Citing Literature Volume66, Issue2February 2021Pages 24-34 Podcast—Sustainable Agriculture Programs in the USA and EU with Dr. Scott Hutchins RelatedInformation

Contribution of atmospheric N deposition to riverine N load in a forest-dominated watershed through field monitoring for three years

Increased atmospheric nitrogen (N) deposition significantly impacts N cycling in freshwater ecosystems. Relative to lakes, the importance of N deposition in riverine N load is less studied. Thus, this study monitored N deposition and riverine N load for three years and then used the export coefficient model to explore N deposition’s contribution to riverine N load in a forest-dominated watershed. It is found that the annual export of total N (TN) deposition could explain 17.4%–19.2% of riverine TN load. The contribution of TN deposition to riverine TN load was significantly higher (P < 0.05) during the crop production period (recorded as CPP, lasting from June to September, 22.7%) than the non-crop production period (Non-CPP, 13.8%).The application of chemical fertilizer and manure and the high precipitation were assumed as the primary reason for the increased N deposition and increased riverine TN load during CPP. This study shows that inland plain agriculture practices might considerably influence the nearby forest-dominated watershed, and it is necessary to develop sustainable agriculture programs for reducing riverine N load.

In planta screening of chili roots’ endophyte bacteria to control bacterial wilt disease

Bacterial wilt is an important disease of chili. This disease cause by Ralstonia syzygii subsp. indonesiensis. This pathogen causing plant death and up to 100% yield loss. The economical impact due to this pathogen problem, even though this pathogen had been controlled. Bacterial Endophyte usage which are one of biological control strategy were one of the considered alternative method which are also compatible with sustainable agriculture program. This study objected to obtain the endophyte bacteria strains from healthy roots of chili that had ability to control bacterial wilt and promote growth and yields. Bacterial endophytes were isolated from the roots of healthy chili plants at the bacterial wilt disease endemic area in West Sumatera Province, Indonesia. The screening methods used in this study were in planta technique which the approach was focused on indirect mechanism (induced systemic resistance). Among the 14 of 16 endophyte bacteria strains were found to had ability to control bacterial wilt on chili without any symptoms appear (100%). We have found three bacterial endophyte strains (SLBE.3.1.BB7, SLBE.3.1.AP3 and AGBE4.1.TL5, which have multiple traits as biocontrol of bacterial wilt disease and as growth promotor and yields of chili.

Farmers’ Adoption Preferences for Sustainable Agriculture Practices in Northwest China

In the highest soil erosion regions of arid and semiarid northwest China, water resource deficits and farmland misuse have further exacerbated soil degradation. Therefore, understanding how farmers in diverse agroclimatic zones perceive and respond to different conservation practices is important to the implementation of sustainable agriculture practices (SAPs). To this end, this study uses a best–worst scaling approach to examine the adoption preferences for nine SAPs among grain and cash crop farmers and investigates the influence of farm and climatic characteristics on adoption preferences based on a face to face survey of 554 households in Gansu province, which is classified as an arid and semiarid area in northwest China. Both grain and cash crop farmers had stronger preferences for the practices of using organic instead of chemical fertilizers and of improving irrigation practices. In addition, while cash crop farmers also had strong preferences for cover crop-related practices, they preferred long-term fallows least. Household income, livestock, and precipitation influence the potential perceived importance of SAPs. The different perceived importance of these practices suggests new possible combinations or packages for a sustainable agriculture program during the cropping structure adjustment in Gansu.

PERTANIAN BIOINDUSTRI MENINGKATKAN DAYASAING PRODUK AGROINDUSTRI DAN PEMBANGUNAN PERTANIAN BERKELANJUTAN

The use of bioenergy in agroindustry is predicted to be able to make efficient and effective use of fuel and gas and GMP of its processed products, and to be able to apply the concept of biorefinery to produce food and non-food items of economic value, minimizing energy input (zero waste concept). This paper aims to put out comprehensively the importance of implementing bio-industrial agriculture and related institutional empowerment to increase competitiveness of agroindustrial products for the achievement of sustainable agricultural development. The presentation was carried out using a qualitative descriptive method, which was enriched by a review of various study results and other related literature. The achievement of the utilization of natural resources and human resources in the implementation of sustainable bioindustry agriculture programs to realize food independence and security, in addition to meeting the GMP criteria. Implementation should also include benefits: economic, social, natural resources and environmental sustainability (SDGs), wisely and sustainably. The need for the implementation of the management of natural resources and human resources, the empowerment of the role of institutions, efficiency and effectiveness of alternative and renewable energy, as a producer of agro-industrial products. The need for a alignment of regulations and a holistic and structured development program performance related to regulations, infrastructure and other institutions as well as appropriate: type, time, number and target. With the increase in income and welfare of farmers, it is expected to be able to realize food and energy independence, food security and sustainable bio-industrial agriculture.

Agricultural Insurance Ratemaking: Development of a New Premium Principle

Determining the appropriate premium to charge for the underlying risk is central to delivering a sustainable agricultural insurance program. Though this is fundamental to all types of insurance, in agriculture this is a particularly challenging task given systemic risk, information asymmetry, and a number of multifaceted factors pertaining to the loss experience data, including scarcity and credibility. The objective of this article is to formally introduce premium principles to the agricultural insurance literature, with a focus on a new premium principle approach based on the multivariate weighted distribution. The multivariate weighted premium principle (MWPP) formalizes the reweighting of historical loss experience using auxiliary factors in order to refine the agricultural insurance pricing. These auxiliary factors may reflect systemic risk and include material information, such as economic and market conditions, weather, soil, etc. In the empirical study, a unique reinsurance data set from the province of Manitoba, Canada, is used to evaluate a number of potential premium principles. With the flexibility of the MWPP, the empirical results indicate that the MWPP approach can be a viable premium principle for pricing agricultural insurance. Furthermore, the MWPP redistributes premium rates and assigns increased loadings to higher risk layers, helping reinsurers manage their reserves and achieve improved sustainability in the long term.

Penerapan pupuk hayati dalam meningkatkan produksi jagung (Zea mays L.) di Kabupaten Limapuluh Kota

Tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah mendesiminasikan hasil penelitian dalam upaya meningkatkan produksi jagung di Kabupaten Limapuluh Kota, meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan masyarakat (kelompok tani dan mahasiswa) dalam pembuatan dan penggunaan pupuk hayati, serta teknik budi daya jagung. Metode yang digunakan adalah “Alih Teknologi” dengan pendekatan secara terpadu untuk memotivasi masyarakat dalam program pertanian berkelanjutan dengan metode pelatihan, pendampingan, dan demonstrasi plot yang dilaksanakan di Rumah Kompos dan Kebun Percobaan Politeknik Pertanian Negeri Payakumbuh dari bulan Agustus 2018–Juni 2019. Pelaksanaan terdiri dari tiga tahap, yaitu Pelatihan in house, Pembuatan pupuk hayati dan Aplikasi pupuk hayati pada tanaman jagung. Sumber inokulan bakteri adalah genera Bacillus dan Pseudomonas yang merupakan hasil isolasi dan identifikasi dari tiga lokasi tanaman bambu, jagung, dan padi di Kabupaten Limapuluh Kota. Bakteri diinokulasi pada saat pembuatan pupuk hayati berbahan eceng gondok dan difermentasi selama 6 minggu, selanjutnya diaplikasikan pada lahan demplot seluas 250 m2. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan antusias masyarakat dalam mengikuti pelatihan pembuatan pupuk hayati dan demplot. Luaran berupa peningkatan produksi jagung sebesar 19% dibandingkan tanpa pupuk hayati, peningkatan pengetahuan dan keterampilan masyarakat dalam membuat serta mengaplikasikan pupuk hayati pada tanaman meningkat 20–30%.