A smart irrigation system was developed using dual telecommunication methods, namely radio wave and fiber optic communication, and integrated with the Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) method. A WNK8010 hydrostatic pressure sensor was employed to measure water level, achieving an average measurement error of 0.735%. The system was designed to assist farmers in monitoring paddy field irrigation…
Water availability throughout the growing season and limited fertile agricultural land remain major constraints in vegetable crop production, including kailan (Brassica oleraceae L. var. alboglabra), which has high nutritional and economic value. Therefore, innovations in irrigation systems and growing media are required to improve water use efficiency and crop yield. This study aimed to evalua…
This study evaluates the performance of a perforated pipe sprinkler irrigation system driven by a hand tractor with variations in tractor forward speed (1.5 km/h and 2 km/h) and vertical water spray direction (up and down), through measurements of discharge, theoretical and effective sprinkler irrigation capacity, system efficiency, infiltration, sprinkler intensity, soil elevation changes, tra…
KUNCORO ESTU MUSTAKIM. Performance Test Of Soil Cultivation Using a Plow With Multiple Plowshares And Different Plowing Depths (Supervised by Ir. R. Mursidi, M. Si.). This study was conducted to assess the performance of singkal plows on ultisol soil with variations in the number of plows and processing depth. This research was conducted from May to September 2025 at the Laboratory of Machinery…
Infused water or spa water is water that is added with pieces of fruit and left to stand for a few hours until the juice comes out, then ready to be consumed, thus providing flavor and health benefits. The lime peel of an orange contains more than 60% flavonoids and 170 different types of phytonutrients. Processing lime as an infused water drink can be an alternative to overcome acidity in citr…
Job diversification is one of the alternative strategies adopted by communities to meet their daily needs and cope with economic instability. Honey cultivation has become a form of job diversification carried out by rubber farmers in Pagar Dewa Village as an effort to increase household income. This study aims to identify the challenges faced by rubber farmers in implementing honey cultivation …
This study aims to determine the maximum strength of the combination of Nata de copina fiber composite with a straight seam direction (continuous fiber biocomposite) and polyester resin matrix used to evaluate the mechanical properties of composites derived from processed nata de copina. This study aims to compare the tensile strength, elastic modulus, and flexural strength of composites with v…
The combination of allometric, Gompertz, and exponential models based on proximate-ultimate analysis serves as a tool to estimate carbon storage capacity in Robusta coffee (Coffea canephora) plants in South Sumatra, Indonesia. This study aims to compare the accuracy of these three models with the SNI 7724:2011 standard and analyze the potential of Robusta coffee as a nature-based solution (NbS)…
Maize (Zea mays L.) is a strategic agricultural commodity that plays an important role in the food, feed and industrial sectors. The moisture content of corn kernels affects their physical properties, such as size, density, and porosity, which have an impact on storage and processing efficiency. This study aimed to analyze changes in the physical properties of piped maize at various moisture co…
This study aims to analyze the changes in the physical properties of peanut seeds (Arachis hypogaea L.) during storage in a humid environment. Several parameters observed include dimensions, volume, surface area, bulk density, true density, porosity, and angle of repose. Measurements were taken at three different moisture contents, namely 6.24%, 10.28%, and 14.11%. The results show that increas…
Embem fruit (Mangifera odorata griff.) is a mango-like fruit that has a low selling value during the main harvest. The innovation of embem fruit processing is that it can be processed into jam, to consume jam more practically, it can be further processed into sheet jam. This study aims to analyze the quality of embem fruit (Mangifera odorata griff.) sheet jam in various additions of sugar conce…
Women fulfill not only the role of homemakers but also contribute significantly to the family economy, with many opting to work in Agro-Industrial Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). This study aims to achieve the following objectives: (1) To assess the level of motivation among women as MSMEs enterpreneurs in Agro-Industry in the 29 Ilir Urban Village Palembang City. (2) To analyze th…
This study aims to determine the effect of durian seed flour concentration on physicochemical and sensory characteristics of ice cream. The study used a nonfactorial Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with 6 levels of treatment and 3 replicates, namely: F0 (control without durian seed flour), F1 (10 g flour), F2 (20 g), F3 (30 g), F4 (40 g), and F5 (50 g) from a total of 500 g ice cream mixture…
MUHAMMAD ICHSAN RAMADHAN. Pengaruh Penambahan Sari Buah Nanas (Ananas comosus (L.) Merr) dan Penstabil xanthan Gum terhadap Karakteristik Fisik, Kimia, dan Sensoris Sirup Buah Naga Merah (Hylocereus polyrhizus) (dibimbing oleh FRISKA SYAIFUL). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh formulasi sari buah naga merah (Hylocereus polyrhizus) dan sari buah nanas (Ananas comosus (L.) merr) …
The roasting process is a crucial stage in coffee processing, as it significantly affects the flavor and final quality of the coffee beans. Conventional roasting machines typically operate at a fixed speed, which lacks flexibility in adjusting to the specific roasting requirements of different coffee varieties. This study aims to modify a coffee roasting machine by integrating a speed control s…
This research aims to identify the existing agricultural machinery, evaluate their adequacy, and recommend the management of agricultural machinery in Menggeris Village and Kemna Baru Village. Primary data was obtained through surveys and direct interviews, while secondary data was sourced from the Design Investigation Survey (SID) reports of Menggeris Village and Kemna Baru. The research resul…
THAMICA FEBRIYANTI, Physical Analysis and Antioxidant Activity of Lozenges from Extract of Water Lettuce (Pistia stratiotes). (Supervised by SABRI SUDIRMAN) The Water Lettuce plant (Pistia stratiotes) is one of the aquatic plants found in South Sumatra which can function as an anti-oxidant. The aim of this research was to determine the formula for apu-apu lozenges based on the physical characte…
Rice was the staple food of the Indonesian people, which was then processed into rice. Its role was not only limited to producing value added and providing employment. The occurrence of the transition of the harvesting process from manual to using a combine harvester machine could result in differences in rice production and income of rice farmers due to differences in the harvesting process. T…
This study aims to analyze the optimal physical properties of growing media for mustard greens (Brassica juncea L.) using floating rafts in lebak swampland. This research was conducted from March 2023 to June 2024 in the Soil Science Field Laboratory and Physics Laboratory, Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Sriwijaya University. The method used in this study was descriptive. T…
This study aims to evaluate the performance of a pyrolysis device in producing liquid smoke from two types of biomass waste: oyster mushroom baglogs and coconut shells. The pyrolysis process was carried out for eight hours with three variations in material weight (50 kg, 40 kg, and 30 kg) for each type of waste. The observed parameters included pyrolysis temperature, combustion time, pH level, …
Agricultural institutions had a relationship in supporting the success of organic rice farming in OKU Timur Regency. This research aims to: (1) Measure the achievement of the role of agricultural institutions in East OKU Regency. (2) Measuring the success of organic rice farming in OKU Timur Regency. (3) Analyze the relationship between the role of agricultural institutions in supporting the su…
Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui poduktivitas dan kualitas tebu (Saccharum officinarum L.) di Kebun PTPN VII Cinta Manis Kabupaten Ogan Ilir Periode Tahun 2021-2023. Tugas akhir ini disusun berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang dilaksanakan pada tanggal 14 April - 14 Mei 2024 di PTPN VII Cinta Manis. Metode pengambilan data dilakukan dengan cara mendokumentasikan serta pengamatan langs…
Sebagai upaya mengurangi limbah kelapa muda yang memupuk, maka dengan mesin penguran kelapa muda dapat menjadikan limbah tersebut sebagai produk berupa cocopeat dan cocofiber yang dapat dijadikan media tanam melalui proses penguraian. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis tingkat kebisingan dan getaran yang dihasilkan oleh mesin pengurai limbah sabut kelapa muda dengan penggerak motor lis…
The purpose of this study is to determine the characteristics of oyster mushrooms using the air frying method based on temperature and time. This study uses a completely randomized design with two factors, namely frying temperature (160°C, 170°C, and 180°C) and frying time (16 minutes, 18 minutes, and 20 minutes). The results of the study show that temperature and frying time significantly a…
This study aims to analyze and determine the comfort of pillows mixed with chopped water hyacinth and dacron in various comparisons and pillow sizes using a coconut fiber decomposing machine in a sleep quality test using the PSQI method. This research was conducted from May 2024 to June 2024 at the Palembang Faculty of Agriculture, Sriwijaya University. The method used in this research is to te…
ABSTRACT There are various technologies used in drying processes, one of which is drying using a combustion furnace that utilizes the heating of metals or materials to alter the shape or properties of a material through heat treatment. This study aims to analyse the financial feasibility of using a multi-level combustion furnace as an alternative grain drying tool, specifically designed for sma…