PEMBUATAN PUPUK ORGANIK CAIR DENGAN BAHAN DASAR KEONG MAS

Jumaria Nasution; Surya Handayani; Meiliana Friska; Siti Hardianti Wahyuni; Sri Winaty Harahap

Jumaria Nasution Universitas Graha Nusantara
Surya Handayani Universitas Graha Nusantara
Meiliana Friska Universitas Graha Nusantara
Siti Hardianti Wahyuni Universitas Graha Nusantara
Sri Winaty Harahap Universitas Graha Nusantara

Keywords: golden apple snail, liquid organic fertilizer, fermentation, sustainable agriculture

Abstract

The golden apple snail (Pomacea canaliculata L.) is one of the major pests in agricultural crops that frequently causes significant losses for farmers. On the other hand, this pest has the potential to be utilized as a raw material for environmentally friendly liquid organic fertilizer (LOF). This community service activity aimed to improve farmers’ knowledge and skills in utilizing golden apple snails as liquid organic fertilizer through a simple fermentation process. The implementation methods included socialization, training, hands-on practice, and assistance for farmer groups. The LOF production process used fresh golden apple snails, molasses or palm sugar, water, and effective microorganisms (EM4), which were fermented for 7–14 days. The results showed an improvement in participants’ understanding and skills in producing liquid organic fertilizer made from golden apple snails. Participants were able to independently carry out the production process and understand the proper application of LOF to crops. This activity also received positive responses from the community, as it helped reduce the population of golden apple snails while providing an affordable and easily produced alternative organic fertilizer. Therefore, the utilization of golden apple snails as liquid organic fertilizer has the potential to support environmentally friendly and sustainable agriculture.

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