Profitability is a crucial indicator for measuring the economic success of farmers by reflecting the income earned after deducting all production costs and considering various factors influencing farming activities. This study aims to analyze the profitability levels and identify the key factors affecting multi-commodity farming systems, specifically rice–corn and rice–melon cropping patter…
Agricultural mechanization is an important factor in increasing the productivity and efficiency of farming, especially in agrarian countries like Indonesia. However, the limited availability of agricultural tools and machinery (alsintan) is often an obstacle for farmers in optimizing agricultural activities. This study aims to assess the adequacy level of pre-harvest and post-harvest agricultur…
This research aimed to determine the effect of dilution ratio and drying duration on the characteristics of soy milk powder. This research used a Factorial Completely Randomized Design with two treatment factors, namely factor A (ratio of soybeans and water) which had 3 levels (1:2, 1:3, 1:4) and factor B (drying time) which had 3 levels (8 hours, 10 hours, 12 hours). The observed parameters in…
Daun gambir berpotensi sebagai bahan dasar teh putih, tetapi penggunaannya masih terbatas akibat rasa sepat dan pahit. Penambahan daun stevia sebagai pemanis alami dapat meningkatkan cita rasa tanpa mengurangi manfaat kesehatannya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui karakteristik kimia, fisik, fungsional, dan organoleptik teh putih daun gambir dengan penambahan daun stevia. Penelitian in…
Climate change is a major challenge in the agricultural sector, particularly in rice cultivation in lowland swamp areas. Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) has been introduced as an innovative approach aimed at improving productivity, resilience to climate change, and reducing environmental impact. This study aims to analyze the relationship between farmers' perceptions of CSA practices and their …
This research aimed to determine effect of stevia leaves addition in Robusta Coffee Leaves Black Tea (Coffea canephora) on chemical, physical, functional and organoleptic characteristics. This research was carried out in October 2024 at the Chemical Processing and Sensory Laboratory of Agricultural Products, Department of Agricultural Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Sriwijaya University. Th…
This study aimed to determine effect of ratio comparison jackfruit flesh puree and jackfruit dami puree on the physical, chemical, and sensory characteristics of fruit leather. This study used a Non-Factorial Completely Randomized Design (CRD) method with a ratio comparison treatment of jackfruit flesh puree and jackfruit dami puree consist of 6 levels (A1 = 100: 0, A2 = 95: 5, A3 = 90: 10, A4 …
This research aimed to study effect of drying temperature and drying time on the physical and chemical properties of red dragon fruit peel powder. This research used a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) in a factorial with two treatment factors and each treatment was repeated three times. Factor A was drying temperature (A1 = 50ºC, A2 = 60ºC) and factor B was drying time (B1 = 4 hours, B2 = 6…
This study aimed to determine the effect of adding maltodextrin on tempe gembus flavoring characteristics. The research used a non-factorial Completely Randomized Design (CRD). The factor was maltodextrin concentration, with five treatment levels: A1 (maltodextrin 0%), A2 (maltodextrin 5%), A3 (maltodextrin 10%), A4 (maltodextrin 15%), and A5 (maltodextrin 20%), with three replications and furt…
Plant cultivation using a floating system can be used as a solution for utilizing flooded land. One factor that can affect plant growth is the volume of planting media. This research was conducted to determine the proper volume of planting media in Brassica rapa L. cultivation using floating system as an effort to produce optimum production in swamp area cultivation. This research was carried o…
This research aimed to determine effect of blanching and citric acid on the physical, chemical, and sensory characteristics of banana jam (Musa Paradisiaca Var. Sapientum). The research was conducted at the Agricultural Product Chemistry Laboratory, Agricultural Product Sensory and Processing Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, Sriwijaya University, Palembang. This research was carried out from…
Desa Sidomakmur di Kecamatan Kikim Barat, merupakan salah satu daerah penghasil kelapa sawit tertinggi di Kabupaten Lahat dengan produksi mencapai 4.972 ton per tahun. Sebagian besar masyarakat di desa ini bergantung pada pertanian, terutama kelapa sawit dan karet, sebagai sumber pendapatan utama. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: (1) bagaimana saluran pemasaran, margin pemasaran, dan efisiensi p…
This study aims to test the performance of rafts using electrical energy with solar panels as a source of battery energy. This research was conducted at the Faculty of Agriculture, Indralaya Campus, Sriwijaya University. With details of the place of the Machine and Workshop Laboratory and the Soil Science Department Pool, from October 2023 to November 2023. This research used an experimental me…
This study aimed to determine effect of wild horse milk addition on characteristics of milk candy. This study used a non-factorial Completely Randomized Design (CRD). One factor was investigated, namely wild horse milk addtion with the following 6 levels : 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25%. All experiment was carried out in triplicates. The observed parameters included physical (hardness), chemical (pH…
Fluctuations in RSS I rubber production at PT Perkebunan Nusantara I Regional 7 Kebun Musilandas indicate the presence of risks in each production stage. The objectives of this study are to: (1) identify risk events and sources in the RSS I rubber production process, (2) determine the priority risk sources for mitigation, and (3) develop appropriate mitigation strategies. The research was condu…
FARID AL PASYAH Performances Test Of Hand Tractor On The Differences In Plowing Depth, Form Of Plovehead, And Forward Speed To Travel Time (Supervised by R. MURSIDI). This study aims to test the performance of hand tractor are used in dry field soil processing with several supporting factors such as plowing depth, form of cutting edge, and forward speed to travel time. This research was carried…
Red chili farming is one of the business activities engaged in the horticultural subsector. Red chili plants have a fairly high economic value, so that the use of production inputs such as land area, labor, fertilizers and pesticides that are good and as needed will provide benefits for farming actors. The objectives of this study were: 1) To analyze the factors affecting the production of red …
This study aims to: (1) Calculate the income of rice farming in Telang Sari Village, Tanjung Lago District, Banyuasin Regency; (2) Analyze the contribution of rice farming income to the total household income of rice farmers in the area; (3) Analyze the welfare level of rice farmers. The study sample consists of 43 respondents selected using the Slovin method with a margin of error of 15%. The …
The majority of the population in Suryakarta Village, Mesuji Makmur District, Ogan Komering Ilir Regency, earn their livelihood as rubber farmers. The decline in rubber prices has affected the socio-economic conditions of farmers. The objectives of this study are, (1) To identify the social conditions of rubber farmers after the decline in rubber prices in Suryakarta Village, Mesuji Makmur Dist…
Corn farming is one of the important sectors in agriculture in Indonesia, especially in Musi Rawas Regency. This study aims to: (1) analyze the factors that influence the level of corn farming production in Suro Village and Air Satan Village, Muara Beliti District, (2) analyze the level of corn farming production efficiency in the two villages, and (3) compare the profits of corn farming and it…
The objectives of this study were (1) to determine the feasibility level of oil Farmers in Telang Sari Village, Banyuasin Regency have problems that are often experienced in their farming. Farmers' problems include limited capital, increasingly expensive input prices, limited land area, uncertain climate conditions, and the threat of pests and plant diseases. Changes in government policies, int…
In this research, researchers analyzed the financial feasibility of fish cultivation businesses using the biofloc system at the Khoiru Ummah School, Palembang City. The objectives of this research are: (1) Calculating the feasibility level of the Biofloc System Fish Cultivation business at the Tahfidz Khoiru Ummah School in Palembang. (2) Analyze the level of financial feasibility of the bioflo…
The utilization of media and online marketplaces is now believed to have a positive impact on MSMEs. This research aims to (1) Identify marketing strategies implemented by agricultural sector SMEs to optimize marketplaces. (2) Comparing the differences in income of agricultural sector SMEs before and after using the marketplace. The determination of the location was done purposively. Data colle…
Rice farming is one of the livelihoods of the people of Palembang City in the agricultural sector, especially in Sungai Selincah Village, Kalidoni District. When the land is flooded, the community cannot carry out farming activities, so non-agricultural activities become an alternative second income, such as working as laborers, traders, fishermen and others. The objectives of this research are…
Red ginger (Zingiber officinale var. Jahira 2) is a spice plant known for its health and culinary benefits. The increasing need for red ginger for its high content requires good and correct fertilization treatment. This research uses Siam weed leaf LOF which is a fertilizing material for red ginger plants. LOF (Liquid organic fertilizer) from Siam weed leaves can improve soil quality, and help …
Rice plants are plants that are the staple food for some residents, especially in the Pemulutan District area, where the majority of the population relies on swamp farming as a livelihood and the land in the Pemulutan area is widely planted with rice plants which makes rice production increase over time, so farmers need to increase plant productivity. One of them is the use of organic fertilize…
Refugia adalah berbagai jenis tumbuhan yang mampu menarik dan menyediakan tempat perlindungan, sumber makanan, atau sumber daya lain bagi musuh alami seperti predator dan parasitoid. Tapak dara termasuk tanaman hias yang banyak tersebar di daerah tropis, salah satunya di wilayah Indonesia. Berbagai sumber melaporkan bahwa peran tapak dara sebagai tumbuhan berbunga yang menjadi media konservasi …
Sugar palm (Arenga pinnata Merr) is one of the plantation plants that has high potential to be cultivated and become a habitat for various types of arthropods. Planting refugia flowers in aren palm plantations can attract insects to make it a microhabitat such as wild pettunian flowers. The use of wild pettunian (Ruellia tuberosa L) refugia flowers in sugar palm plantations aims to increase art…
The Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) hydroponic system is a plant cultivation method that relies on the flow of nutrient water that is distributed continuously using an electric pump. However, full dependence on electrical energy to operate the pump for 24 hours is a major obstacle in efficient energy use. Therefore, this study aims to modify the NFT hydroponic system by optimizing the slope of th…
Land limitations and dependence on water availability are the main challenges in agricultural systems, especially in rice cultivation. This condition causes difficulties in land management and a decrease in crop productivity. This study aims to test the performance of the evapotranspiration irrigation system by plot rice cultivation using the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method. The res…