Women Farmers Group Research Articles

INOVASI LATIHAN FISIK DALAM MENGURANGI NYERI PUNGGUNG BAWAH DI KELURAHAN KROBOKAN

Background: Low back pain is a case that is often found in society, this is because people still do not pay attention to proper body posture when carrying out daily activities so as not to cause low back pain. In the Kerobokan sub-district itself, after observation, most of the vulnerable aged 30-60 years had complaints of lower back pain, especially when doing certain activities, such as sitting for too long, lifting gallons, and several other activities. The target and output of this activity are in the form of posters and pocketbooks that will be given to the community so that they can provide benefits. This activity was carried out in the front yard of the Kerobokan Village Hall with the target participants being women farmer groups, PKK, and residents of Kerobokan Village as many as 30 Participants. The results obtained based on the questionnaire showed a significant change in increasing knowledge of lower back pain reduction education before and after the delivery of the material. It can be concluded that knowledge influences the level of society to pay more attention to the right position during activities to prevent lower back pain.

Utilization of Household Waste to Produce the Fungus Aspergillus niger as Biopesticide and Biological Fertilizer in the Jaya Mulia Farmer Women Group

The Jaya Mulia Farmer Women's Group (KWT) is a group of women farmers in Krajan, Suren, Ledokombo, Jember, East Java. KWT Jaya Mulia has problems in producing the Aspergillus niger fungus, namely the availability of the F0 generation A. niger fungus, which still buys long-livers to obtain it at a high price. The high price of F0 generation seeds is caused by the expensive materials used, so another alternative is needed to replace the F0 generation seeds of the fungus A. niger to reduce prices. Producing the biological agent A. niger is a very prospective business, so the introduction of A. niger cultivation techniques need to add to the knowledge and skills of women farmer groups to produce biological agents independently. Based on the situation above, the community service activities to help provide training on cultivation techniques and the production of biological agents in the Jaya Mulia farmer women's group are considered relevant to do. The method used in carrying out community service activities is a participatory community empowerment method that emphasizes community involvement in all activities carried out. This community service activity is planned in four stages of activity, namely stage socialization or counseling, skills training stage, evaluation stage, and mentoring. The activity was attended by 25 members of the Jaya Mulia Farmer Women's Group. Based on the results of the activities that have been carried out, it is known that community service activities can increase the knowledge, skills, and income of farmers in carrying out agricultural cultivation.

Training on e-commerce marketing of ornamental plants for the women farmers group in Petiga Village, Tabanan Regency

One of the centers for ornamental plants in Bali is located in Petiga Village. However, the marketing of ornamental plants in Petiga Village has not yet embraced digital methods, limiting its reach primarily to the local market. The objective of this community service project is to introduce and train groups of women farmers in utilizing e-commerce to expand the marketing of ornamental plants. This community service activity comprises three main stages: preparation, implementation, and evaluation. The results obtained reveal that the women farmers' group has gained knowledge about marketing ornamental plants through e-commerce. Based on this, it can be concluded that the socialization and training on marketing ornamental plants through e-commerce have provided farmer groups with a better understanding of using digital media. As a next step, farmers still require additional skills in using social media platforms as digital marketing tools, such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and others.

Utilization of the “Horse Whip” Plant Into Processed Health Drinks for PKK Mothers in Bondoyudo Village Lumajang District

Bondoyudo Village, Sukodono District, Lumajang Regency is one of the villages with a variety of potential crops ranging from bananas, tomatoes, vegetables and other fruit crops, not separated from that Bondoyudo Village also has many "horse whip" plants which are basically wild plants that grow in fields, roadsides and hills, where there has also been research that the "horse whip" plant can be used to maintain a healthy body, almost all parts of the plant, can be used as medicine. Roots, flowers, stems or leaves. The horse whip plant can treat urinary tract infections, sore throat due to inflammation (pharyngitis), cough, rheumatism, and irregular menstruation. Especially for its flowers and stems, it can be used for the treatment of hepatitis A or inflammation of the liver. While the roots, can be used for the treatment of vaginal discharge (leukorrhea). However, the knowledge to process it is still unfamiliar to the community, especially the Bondoyudo Village PKK mothers who consider that this plant is only a wild plant that is only thrown away. So with the potential possessed by the village, there are many advantages in empowering the community, especially women by utilizing the "horse whip" plant. Based on these issues, women's empowerment is an important part of the process of improving the quality of Human Resources (HR) through training activities. The method that will be used in this Community Empowerment is by transferring technology, namely transferring knowledge as well as providing training on how to make health drinks made from horse whip plants to the Women's Farmers Group of Bondoyudo Village, Sukodono District, Lumajang Regency.

Performance of Balinese Pigs Feed Traditional and Fermented Feed in Sukanadi Farmer Women's Group

A study was conducted from April 30, 2023 to June 29, 2023 at the Sukanadi Women Farmers Group (KWT) in Pejarakan Village, Gerokgak Subdistrict, Buleleng Regency, which aimed to determine the performance of Balinese/local pigs treated with traditional feed and fermented feed. This study will test the treatment of feed without fermentation (traditional = T) with fermented feed (F). The feed ingredients used are 70% banana stalks, 20% lamtoro leaves and 10% complete feed (mixture of 25% rice bran, 50% corn flour and 25% concentrate). Each treatment used 5 Balinese/local pigs of weaning age ± 2 months with a weight range of 8-10 kg. The variables observed were initial body weight, body weight gain, ration consumption, final body weight, and ration conversion. Furthermore, the data obtained were analyzed by t-test (paired test) according to Steel and Torrie (1991). Based on the results of the study, it was found that female Balinese/local pigs given fermented feed showed better performance than those given traditional feed. Thus it can be concluded that fermented feed can be applied by the community because it is more effective and efficient with feed formulations consisting of 70% banana stems, 20% lamtoro leaves, and 10% complete feed

Pemberdayaan Kelompok Wanita Tani (KWT) Melalui Pembagian Benih Sayuran Dalam Rangka Mendukung Ketahanan Pangan Keluarga

Vegetables play an important role in human life. Because vegetables are a source of vitamins and minerals that are good for health. The large number of cases of stunting in children today is caused by, among other things, a lack of nutritious food, including vegetables. In general, the people of Colomadu District, Karanganyar Regency do not fully utilize their home gardens. By distributing vegetable seeds to women farmer groups (KWT) in Colomadu District, the Women Farmer Groups can optimize their yard land so as to support the Framework for Supporting Family Food Security. Steps taken in the community service activity "Empowerment of Women Farming Groups (KWT) through the distribution of vegetable seeds in order to support family food security. including: First step, Coordination with the head of the Neighborhood Association (RT), this activity is the first step in community service activities, the purpose of this activity is to ask for permission to carry out community service activities and ask about what the Women's Farmers Group (KWT) needs. in order to support family food security. The second step, namely implementation, this activity is a series of the first step, after a meeting point has been reached for coordination activities, the day for carrying out community service activities is determined.

THE IMPORTANCE OF PACKAGING IN MARKETING TRADITIONALLY PROCESSED PRODUCTS IN THE WOMEN FARMING GROUP SUMBER REJEKI BANJAR CENGKILUNG PEGUYANGAN KANGIN DENPASRAR BALI

Packaging has become very important. Packaging no longer functions as a container for wrapping food or beverage products to protect them from dirt, dust, air, impact, and sunlight. It is also a promotional tool to attract buyers' interest. In general, processed livestock products are used for traditional ceremonies. As a tourism area, many domestic and foreign tourists also like Bali's processed livestock products, so the quality of these processed products needs to be improved along with developments in science and technology. Increasing income from the marketing process of processed livestock products will encourage groups of women farmers, who are a source of good fortune, to produce processed traditional food products in greater quantities. Consumers will choose products with attractive packaging compared to plain, simple, and unattractive packaging. The Sumber Rejeki Women's Farmers Group produces traditional food preparations, including Benyah Lab-Lab, Pork Sausage, Chicken Sausage, and Tum. The marketing management process for traditional processed food products produced by partners is very constrained, especially in product packaging, where packaging is crucial in product marketing. The main problem that will be the focus of problem-solving is how to make good packaging that can attract consumers to buy the product.The methods used are presentations and demonstration plots, as well as direct practice in making traditional processed products and packaging processed products produced by partners. It is hoped that the results of this activity will increase the knowledge of the group of women farmers as sources of good fortune and be able to market their products so that the group's income increases. Increasing group income will achieve group prosperity.

Coffee vanilla development strategy for women farmer groups in the forest area of Senaru

Senaru is a village located in the Bayan District, West Nusa Tenggara Province with agricultural and plantation potential. Senaru Village has a variety of potentials that are very suitable for development, one of which is Non-Timber Forest Products (HHBK), namely coffee and vanilla. This study aims to determine the strategy in developing the coffee vanilla business at KWT Amelyna Senaru. Selection of respondents with purposive sampling method, with a total of 21 respondents. This study used a descriptive research design at SWOT variables the internal and external environment in the developing business activity. The results showed that the highest strength factors can minimize the weaknesses in the development of Coffee Vanilla Product business for Women Farmer Groups in the Forest Area of Senaru namely as Tourist Destination Areas. While the highest opportunity factor at external environment is urban lifestyle in consuming coffee. Business development in Coffee Vanilla Product for Women Farmer Groups in the Forest Area of Senaru in the cell V position. The hold and maintain strategy are the best strategy to used. In this area it is very suitable to use product development and market penetration strategies.

Value Chain and Supply Chain Management of Products from Women Farmer Groups in South Tangerang

This study aims to analyze the operational process of the production of Farmer Women's groups effectively based on supply chain management, and determine the internal condition of the organization by using value added analysis (value chain). The analytical method used is supply chain management and value chain analysis. The purpose of this research was to find out and analyze the Supply Chain Management and value chain analysis of products produced by the Farmer Women's Group. The data analysis method used in the framework of assessing the performance of internal value added with Value Chain Analysis and knowing the process of the supply chain or supply chain. This research is included in TKT 2, namely formulating the concept of technology and its application to the UKM object of the Cempaka Farmers' Group in South Tangerang. The results obtained were three superior products, namely cumin plants and their preparations, python plants and their preparations, and butterfly pea plants and their preparations. Value chain by formulating the main factors and supporting factors for activities that must be carried out by KWT Cempaka.

Empowering KWT Mekar-Sari Kintamani in postharvest handling of Siamese oranges with the application of nanocoating-konjac

Consumption of Siam Kintamani oranges is currently increasing, driven by public awareness of health. Its bioactive components are beneficial to health, but their quality is rapidly degrading. The Nanocoating-konjac application method is needed to keep oranges fresh. Nanocoating-konjac is a natural preservative solution made from konjac which is applied by immersion method. Village community empowerment is an effort to develop community independence and welfare. KWT Mekar-Sari (partners) is a group of women farmers in the village of Pengejaran, Kintamani District, Bali Province, Indonesia, who need assistance to extend the shelf life of Siamese oranges. Utilization of Nanocoating-konjac as a natural preservative for Siamese oranges can support community service goals, namely improving skills (soft skills and hard skills) as well as forming/developing economically and socially independent communities. Through community service activities partners have the skills, insights in managing natural resources and an entrepreneurial spirit, thereby opening up wider business and marketing opportunities. Community service activities are carried out through training using lecture methods, discussions, demonstrations, questions and answers, while after handling the program an evaluation is carried out. The results of community service showed that of the 20 group members who participated in the activity, 70% had never preserved Siamese oranges, only 30% preserved them in a simple way. After carrying out these activities, all members understand the material and practices carried out and members continue to apply nanocoating to citrus fruits in accordance with what is practiced and then marketed. By utilizing the application of nano-konjac coating on citrus fruits, it provides added value and becomes a source of income for the community

MEMBER PERCEPTION OF CASSAVA FARMER GROUP PERFORMANCE IN SUNGAI BULUH UTARA VILLAGE, BATANG ANAI DISTRICT, PADANG PARIAMAN REGENCY

This research was conducted from January to February 2022 in Buluh Utara Village, Batang Anai District, Padang Pariaman Regency. The aim was to analyze members' perceptions of the performance of cassava farmer group. The number of farmer group members in Sungai Buluh Utara Village is 119 cassava farmers who are from four farmer group, namely the Women Farmer Group (Kelompok Wanita Tani, KWT) of Kampung Apar, Kampung Apar, Maju Sepakat and Harapan Baru. The number of respondents was 54 people obtained by the Slovin formula and taken proportionally from each farmer group. The performance of farmer group assessed by members includes the role or function of farmer group as Learning Classes, Cooperation Forums and Production Units. Farmers' perceptions of the performance of farmer group were measured using a Likert scale and then grouped into three categories namely Not Good, Quite Good and Good. The results showed that most of the members (61.11%) gave the perception that the performance of the cassava farmer group as a Learning Class was in the good category, while for the Cooperation Forum r the majority (74.08) of the members rated it was less good and for the role as a Production Unit is also viewed as unfavorable by as many as 66.67% of members.

PENGARUH KELOMPOK WANITA TANI TERHADAP PENDAPATAN KELUARGA TANI DI DUSUN PANDEREJO DESA SIMOREJO-WIDANG-TUBAN

This research aims to determine the influence of women farming groups on increasing the income of farming families in Panderejo Hamlet, Simorejo Widang Village, Tuban. This research is quantitative. The population in the study were all members of the women's farmer group in Panderejo Hamlet, Simorejo Widang Tuban Village, totaling 44 people. Data collection techniques use questionnaires. The sample was determined using a saturated sampling technique or census method. Data analysis techniques use the Validity Test, Reliability Test, Normality Test, Simple Linear Regression, T-test, and Coefficient of Determination. Based on the normality test results, it shows that the correlation value is 0.634. Meanwhile, the results of simple linear regression analysis show that the influence of women farming groups on increasing farming family income is 40.2%, while the remaining is 59.8%. Meanwhile, the participation of women farmer groups was 5,313, where the value was above T -table 2.018 and the T -calculated probability value was 0.000, which was below 0.05. From the results of the statistical analysis above, it can be concluded that the group of women farmers has a significant partial influence on the income of farming families in Panderejo Hamlet, Simorejo Village, Widang Tuba.

Peran Kelembagaan Petani Dalam Pengembangan Usahatani Kopi Arabika (Coffea arabica) Di Desa Kendenan Kecamatan Baraka Kabupaten Enrekang

The research aims to determine the existing institutions and the institutional role of farmers in the development of Arabica coffee farming. Determination of the sample using purposive sampling technique. The samples obtained were 14 people. The data analysis used is a qualitative data analysis method. The results showed that there were 3 farmer institutions including: Farmer Groups, Association of Farmer Groups (Gapoktan), Women Farmer Groups (KWT). The institutional role of farmers is the role of farmer groups, namely as a learning unit, as a cooperation unit, and as a production unit. Gapoktan's role is to provide capital and collectively market the results. The role of farmer women's groups, namely, as a unit of cooperation, as a learning unit and as a production unit.

THE ROLE OF THE FARMER WOMEN'S GROUP (KWT) IN INCREASING THE INCOME OF FARMER FAMILIES IN SRAGEN REGENCY

Data analysis to determine the effect of the role of KWT on the family income of farm women is to perform a simple linear regression analysis. Based on the results of the regression test, it is known that the calculated t value on the effect of the role of KWT on the income of farm women's families results is a significant influence between the role of KWT and the income of farmer women's families. The average income of farm women in managing farming activities is Rp 729,200, the income is used to help meet the needs of the family. Based on the results of interviews with farmer women, the income of farmer women from the KWT business unit and their own business is used for school fees, buying daily food needs and social community needs such as social gatherings, garbage dues, and others. The role of farmer women's groups in increasing the income of farm women's families is shown from the many types of businesses run by farm women. The average group of peasant women in Sragen Regency has a business unit as a source of business income. These business units include herbal medicine agribusiness units ranging from cultivation to marketing of herbal products, hydroponic agribusiness, and other business units.

Innovation in the Processing of "Balinese Arak" based on Bananas, Specially Asah Duren Village, Pekutatan District, Jembrana Regency, to Support Ecotourism Development

The body needs a lot of nutrients from bananas, which have a lot of nutritional content. Natural bananas contain no fat, cholesterol, or sodium. Bananas can be processed into processed products such as wine or "Balinese Arak," made from bananas. The following is a nutritional description of bananas. "Balinese Arak," an alcoholic beverage made from fermented bananas, is one of the most valuable banana derivative products. Appropriate steps are needed to solve the problems faced by farmer women's groups. One effort that can be made is to encourage people to learn food processing techniques and to make "Balinese Arak" from bananas. Partners fully understand how to properly process banana-based "Arak Bali" products

Improving the Skill of the Women Farmer Group "Widya Pertiwi" in Belantih Village, Bangli, to Enhance the Value-Added of Citrus Fruit Processing in Production Outcomes.


 
 
 
 Belantih Village, located in the Kintamani District of the Bangli Regency, is recognized for its substantial citrus fruit potential. The majority of the local population in this region engage in citrus farming as their primary means of income. The lack of knowledge among citrus growers in Belantih Village about the processing of citrus fruits into long-lasting processed products is evident. The primary objective of the community service activities is to enhance knowledge and expertise in the processing of citrus fruits into value-added products, hence extending their shelf life and augmenting their economic worth. The implementation of counseling and mentorship programs, technological transfer initiatives, and training sessions focused on the processing of oranges into jam. The individuals included in this study were members of the women farmer group known as "Widya Pertiwi". The service activity consists of several steps, including the provision of materials and demonstrations on citrus processing, followed by a final evaluation in the form of a post-test administered through the distribution of questionnaires. The outcomes of counseling and training revealed that participants, utilizing the experiential learning approach and training, expressed their ability to comprehend and effectively execute the processing of citrus fruits into various culinary derivatives. This skill acquisition was particularly beneficial during periods of abundant fruit harvest, as it allowed for the generation of increased value and income. The findings of the study indicated a significant improvement in general knowledge. Specifically, 93.33% of participants reported a clear understanding, while the remaining 6.67% expressed comprehension regarding the processing of citrus fruits into value-added products following the completion of the service activities. Notably, no respondents reported a lack of understanding or confusion. The findings indicate that all participants belonging to the Women Farmers group have a keen interest in enhancing their competencies and implementing citrus fruit processing techniques to produce jam products. This approach aims to mitigate fruit rotting during periods of ample fruit availability.
 
 
 

Growth Performance of Native Hen at the Grower Phase (Aged 6-12 weeks) After Supplemented Arginine-Lysine in Low-Protein Fed

This study aims to determine the growth performance of female Native chickens at the grower phase (6-12 Weeks) after being given arginine-lysine in low protein feed. This research was carried out from May to August 2022 at the Kampung Chicken Housing, Sion Women's Farmer Group, Sasi Village, Kefamenanu. The material used is 80 Native chickens aged 6-12 weeks with an average body weight of 400 g. The research method used is a complete randomized design. Chickens were randomly placed for 5 treatments and 4 replications, each replication consisted of 4 bird. The treatment given was P0 (control feed + 0.60% arginine + 0.52% lysine + 18% CP); P1 (control feed + 0.70% arginine + 0.61% lysine + 17% CP); P2 (control feed + 0.80% arginine + 0.70% lysine + 16% CP); P3 (control feed + 0.90% arginine + 0.79% lysine +15% CP); P4 (control feed + 1.00% arginine + 0.88% lysine + 14% CP). Variables observed were body weight gain, feed intake and feed conversion ratio. Data analysis using variance analysis and Duncan test. The results showed that the average body weight gain at treatments P0, P1, P2, P3 and P4 were 71.67±3.75; 84.69±3.55; 105.63±3.71; 105.46±7.15; and 94.38±3.50 g/bird/week, respectively. Feed intake were 277.41±15.95; 324.98±13.20; 401.13±15.10; 397.19±30.00; and 363.30±12.06 g/bird/week. Feed conversion ratio were 3.87±0.02; 3.84±0.01; 3.80±0.02; 3.77±0.03; and 3.85±0.01. Analysis of variance showed that the treatment had a significant effect on body weight gain, feed intake and feed conversion ratio of female Native chickens at the grower phase (P<0.05). It was concluded that the use of the arginine-lysine increases body weight gain, feed intake and decreases feed conversion ratio of female Native chickens at the grower phase (6 – 12 weeks). The level of 0.80-0.90% arginine + 0.70-0.79% lysine can streamline the use of feed crude protein by 2-3% from 18% to 15-16% and provide maximum results on the performance of female Native chickens at the grower phase.

Women Farmers Group Participation in Empowering Local Food Security

Women's participation in socio-economic development at the local level is important and strategic because women have two roles as actors in developing a household by taking care of children and helping in the family economy. This study aims to the participation of farmer women's groups in empowering local food security as a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program in Cilacap Regency, Central Java Province, Indonesia. This study used the Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) method to involve 20 informants from members and administrators of the Women Farmers Group (WFG) of Sumber Pathedan and 14 academics, namely lecturers and students. Data were collected through interviews, Focus Group Discussions (FGD), observation, and documentation with participatory analysis to produce natural and sustainable reality constructions. The results showed that WFG had the motivation and cohesiveness to become an entrepreneur after receiving socio-economic empowerment in the form of cultivating food security for vegetables and post-harvest processed products from the CSR program. However, it requires program sustainability such as assistance to continue to be able to harvest productively in the dry season. Then it requires the support of home production equipment and supplies to increase the productivity of postharvest products.

The Relationship Between Sustainable Food House (KRPL) Area Program Activities and Empowerment of Farmer Women

National food production capacity is constrained by competition in land use, extreme climate change, phenomena of degradation of natural resources and the environment, and limited support for agricultural infrastructure. Therefore, it is necessary to empower agriculture, one of which is the strategy of utilizing yards to support food security and family food self-sufficiency. The study aims to relationship between sustainable food house (KRPL) area program activities and empowerment of farmer women. The study used a quantitative research design with descriptive survey techniques. The research was carried out from May to June 2023 in the Flower Farmer women's group in Grogol Village, Kapetaka District, Cirebon Regency with a total sample of 30 people. Data collection techniques using interview techniques. Research data were analyzed usingSpearman level correlation coefficient test. The results showed 1) there was a significant relationship between the use and arrangement of the yard and the empowerment of female farmers in Grogol Village, Kapetakan District, Cirebon Regency, 2) There was a significant relationship between the development of village nurseries (KBD) and the empowerment of female farmers in Grogol Village, Kapetakan District, Regency Cirebon.

Pemberdayaan Kelompok Wanita Tani Melalui Penyuluhan Dan Pelatihan Budidaya Aquaponik

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on all walks of life. One of them is in the economic sector, which can be seen from the instability of food prices so that it adds to the financial burden of the community. Aquaponics is one way to achieve food security as well as an alternative solution for people who are constrained by limited land. This community service activity aims to introduce cultivation with a mutually beneficial combination of aquaculture and hydroponic systems using aquaponic techniques, explain the benefits and future prospects obtained from aquaponics, explain how to make aquaponic media using buckets, explain how to treat it to empower Women's Groups Farmers to have soft skills and insight into the world so that they can use vacant land to become food gardens, in addition to personal consumption can also be used as a source of income. The participation and enthusiasm of the participants in the aquaponics counseling and training consisting of members of the Sekarsari Farmer Women's Group in Dusun Beran was very good. The participants were enthusiastic and actively asked questions in aquaponics counseling. This activity succeeded in pleasing the community that aquaponic cultivation techniques are more effective, become an alternative solution to limited land, as a means to fill spare time, as well as personal consumption and income. Extension activities and aquaponic cultivation training are useful and are expected to be implemented in a sustainable manner.