This study aimed to evaluate the effect of various doses of ZA fertilizer on the growth and yield of shallot plants (Allium ascalonicum L.) of the Bauji variety cultivated using a floating system with bamboo rafts. The research was conducted at the reservoir of the Faculty of Agriculture, Sriwijaya University, Indralaya Utara, Ogan Ilir Regency, South Sumatra, from June to August 2025. The expe…
Palm oil is one of the strategic plantation commodities that plays an important role in the Indonesian economy through its contribution to production, exports, and regional income. This study aims to analyze the technical efficiency of palm oil production in the five major producing provinces in Indonesia, namely Riau, Central Kalimantan, West Kalimantan, North Sumatra, and South Sumatra during…
Soybean to Tofu processing agroindustry plays a strategic role in increasing the added value of agricultural products and meeting the community's protein needs. This study aims to (1) identify production costs, revenues, and profits; (2) analyze financial feasibility; and (3) calculate the value added of soybean processing at Gladys Tofu Factory, Segayam Village, Muara Enim Regency. The researc…
The strategy for developing rice (Oryza sativa L.) agribusiness in Palu Village, Pemulutan District, Ogan Ilir Regency, South Sumatra Province is an effort to improve the performance of the rice agribusiness system and support food security and farmer welfare in the lowland swamp area. This study aims to: (1) describe the condition of rice agribusiness, (2) identify internal and external factor…
This study is important because rice is a staple food commodity for the community; therefore, increasing productivity and ensuring rice food safety are important concerns. Arisan Deras Village, rice farming is one of the dominant agricultural activities. However, the implementation level of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) has not been clearly identified. This study aimed to analyze the level …
Smart farming requires a reliable server infrastructure to handle real-time data requests. The use of a single server may cause overload and reduce service performance. This study aims to implement a Docker Swarm-based load balancing system for smart farming servers using Single Board Computers in the form of Raspberry Pi. The system architecture consists of one manager node and two worker node…
Watering is a crucial factor in the oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) nursery phase to ensure optimal seedling growth. Conventional irrigation processes are often labor-inefficient and susceptible to fluctuations in planting media moisture. This study aimed to implement and evaluate the performance of an Internet of Things (IoT)-based automatic sprinkler irrigation system design using an ESP32…
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a major staple crop in Indonesia which productivity is often constrained by sub-optimal land conditions, particularly swamp land areas. This study was aimed to evaluate the growth and yield potential of T3 and TR3 genotypes derived from the cross between Inpara 8 and Inpago 5 under middle swamp land condition. The research was conducted in Awal Terusan Village, Ogan Ko…
The decline in seed quality is one of the main obstacles in vegetable cultivation in urban areas, especially in tatsoi seeds stored for a long time. This study aims to analyze the effect of priming methods on tatsoi seed germination, and identify effective priming methods to increase seed germination due to long storage, as well as observe the results of plant growth. The study was conducted in…
The low productivity of smallholder oil palm plantations and the suboptimal use of agro-inputs are major challenges in Indonesia. Excessive use of synthetic fertilizers can lead to chemical residue accumulation and increased production costs. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of boiler ash as a partial substitute for NPK fertilizer in enhancing the growth of oil palm (Elaeis guineen…
Rice is a major food commodity in Indonesia, however rice production has declined due to a reduction in agricultural land area caused by land conversion. This situation has highlighted the need to utilize non-conventional land, one of which is through the optimization of oil palm plantation areas using an intercropping system. This study aims to identify local upland rice accessions from North …
This study aims to analyze the effect of land area, fertilizer use, and labor on pineapple production in Tanjung Batu District, Ogan Ilir Regency. The research method used is a quantitative method with multiple linear regression analysis techniques through the Ordinary Least Square (OLS) method integrated with the Cobb-Douglas production function. The data used in this study is cross-sectional …
This study aimed to determine the effect of kepok banana blossom addition on chemical and sensory characteristics of gouramy fish floss. The research was conducted from August to November 2025 at the Agricultural Product Chemistry Laboratory, Agricultural Technology Study Program, Department of Agricultural Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Sriwijaya University. This study used a non-factoria…
Shallots (Alium ascalonicum L.) are a horticultural commodity classified as spice vegetables. This study aims to determine the effect of K₂SO₄ fertilizer on the growth and yield of shallots of the Bima Brebes variety floating. This study was conducted at the Embung Faculty of Agriculture, Sriwijaya University, North Indralaya, Ogan Ilir Regency, South Sumatra with coordinates 003°13’16…
Land preparation activities in Industrial Plantation Forests (HTI) require heavy equipment to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of soil processing. The Komatsu D85E-SS Bullripper is used to loosen the soil and prepare planting rows. This study aimed to determine the operational costs and financial feasibility of using the Bullripper at PT Musi Hutan Persada. The research method used was …
Land preparation in the Industrial Forest Plantation (HTI) sector demands high mechanization efficiency to overcome challenges posed by complex topography and extreme soil compaction. PT Musi Hutan Persada utilizes a bullripper unit as a primary support for disc plow operations during primary tillage. This study aims to evaluate the work efficiency of such plowing operations through the analysi…
Local rice varieties (Oryza sativa L.) cultivated in the swampy lowlands of South Sumatra possess specific adaptation potential, yet information regarding their genetic diversity remains limited. This study aimed to evaluate genetic distance using RAPD molecular markers and to select the agronomic potential of several local swamp rice varieties. The research was conducted using a Completely Ran…
Organic rice was a food product produced without the use of synthetic chemicals like pesticides and inorganic fertilizers, which made it considered healthier and more environmentally friendly. As public awareness of health and environmental sustainability increased, organic rice consumption in Palembang City began to increase. One factor that influenced consumer interest in purchasing organic r…
The plantation sector plays an important role in supporting economic growth and improving farmers' welfare in Indonesia, particularly through oil palm farming. Independent oil palm farmers in Teluk Gelam District rely on the allocation of labor in various farming activities, which can influence production efficiency and farmers income. This study aims to: (1) To identify the labor allocation pa…
The objectives of this study are to: (1) analyze the factors influencing the productivity and profitability of lowland swamp rice farming in Arisan Deras Village, Rantau Panjang District, Ogan Ilir Regency; (2) calculate the revenue and profits generated by rice farmers in the village; and (3) identify the dominant factors affecting the profitability of lowland swamp rice farming. The research …
Rubber is a potential commodity that plays an important role as a source of the country's foreign exchange revenue, labor absorption, a driver of economic growth in new centers around rubber plantations, and environmental conservation. Rubber is one of the important plantation commodities, both as a source of income, employment opportunities, and a driver of economic growth in new centers aroun…
The tapioca flour industry in Lampung Provinced represented a strategic sector that utilized the region’s vast cassava production potential to drive local economic growth. PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk Way Jepara functioned as a prominent large scale agroindustry that required continuous evaluation of its operational performance to maintain competitiveness. The objectives of this research we…
Repetitive manual work activities performed without ergonomic consideration have the potential to cause musculoskeletal disorders among workers, particularly in the food micro-enterprise sector where traditional production methods are still widely practiced. This study analyzed the working posture of three experienced workers in the kerupuk forming process at UMKM Tiga Saudara using the Kinovea…
Socio-economic factors such as education, age, length of farming, and farm capital, as well as gender roles, including decision-making and farm management, are suspected to influence the productivity and income of lowland swamp rice farming in Sirah Pulau Padang Subdistrict. The objectives of this study are (1) to determine the characteristics of socioeconomic factors and gender roles in lowlan…
The agricultural sector plays a vital role in Indonesia's economic structure. The potential for development in this sector, in line with Indonesia's character as an agricultural country, is enormous for driving regional economic growth. Climate change that triggers drought is a major factor in crop failure, thus impacting on declining production yields and farmer welfare. Rice production is gre…
The objective of this study was to observe the growth and production yield of superior orange popcorn corn varieties, as well as to obtain F3 generation seeds from the cross between these two plants. This research was conducted in Indralaya District, Ogan Ilir Regency from July to October 2025. The research began with cross breeding purple popcorn corn of the F2 generation as the male parent, u…
This study aimed to determine the effect of applying oil palm empty fruit bunch (EFB) mulch at different rates per palm on the growth and yield of oil palm. The research was conducted at the agricultural cultivation research field of University Sriwijaya, located in Indralaya Utara, Ogan Ilir Regency, South Sumatra, on 15 years old oil palm plantations. The geographical coordinates of the study…
Fertilizer subsidy policy is one of the policies implemented by the government to reduce farmers' production costs, especially in purchasing fertilizers. However, in its implementation, several obstacles are still found, such as the selling price of subsidized fertilizers exceeding the Highest Retail Price (HET) and data duplication in the e-RDKK system, which can affect the effectiveness of th…
Consumers’ role in making purchasing decisions is influenced by several factors, namely service, price, and quality. This study aims to examine consumers’ perceptions and preferences, as well as to analyze their influence on purchasing decisions regarding local and imported fruits at Toko Cek Nia, 15 Ulu Palembang. The primary method used was a survey employing an accidental sampling techni…