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…
Village Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent an effort to achieve sustainable rural development through the integration of economic, social, and environmental aspects. Independent rubber farmers play a strategic role in supporting the achievement of Village SDGs, as their farming activities contribute to increasing income, reducing poverty, and ensuring environmental sustainability in…
Drying is an important stage in the processing of snakehead fish crackers because it affects moisture content, product quality, and shelf life. Traditional drying methods are still widely used; however, they have limitations due to dependence on weather conditions and the risk of contamination. Therefore, the use of a rack-type dryer with an electric heater can be an alternative to provide a mo…
Suboptimal land in South Sumatra has great potential for agricultural development, but its utilization is still constrained by water management and soil fertility, so adaptive cultivation technology is needed. The Arduino Uno R3 based floating raft system is an alternative cultivation that is able to maintain the stability of the growing environment by monitoring the temperature and humidity of…
ANANDA VARISSA AULIYA ANANTA. Performance Test of Coconut Husk Decomposer Blade on Semi-Automatic Machine Type G50-BRT (Supervised by TAMARIA PANGGABEAN). The performance test of the coconut husk decomposer blade on the semi-automatic machine type G50-BRT has been conducted. Coconut husk is an agricultural waste that can be utilized into valuable products such as Cocopeat, Cocofiber, and cocobr…
Work posture refers to the position or stance of a worker while performing work activities; in the application of ergonomics, assessing work posture is crucial to determine efficiency and the level of risk associated with a job. This study aims to analyze the risk level associated with work postures during the cracker production process at the Tiga Saudara cracker MSME. Work posture analysis wa…
The limitations of the physical properties of ultisol soil, particularly porosity and low water-holding capacity, are one of the main constraints in cultivating vegetable crops, such as spinach (Amaranthus sp.). Efforts to improve these conditions can be carried out through the application of rice husk Biochar as an ameliorant material and by regulating the appropriate watering frequency to inc…
This study aimed to utilize activated palm shell charcoal as an adsorbent in the purification of bulk oil to improve its quality. This study used a completely randomized factorial design (CRBD) with two treatment factors and three replications. Treatment factor A (adsorbent type) consisted of two treatments: activated palm shell charcoal and unactivated palm shell charcoal, while treatment B (c…
Tanaman padi merupakan komoditas pangan yang menghasilkan beras, yang memainkan peran penting dalam kehidupan ekonomi Indonesia. Oleh karena itu, keberadaan padi menjadi prioritas utama masyarakat dalam memenuhi kebutuhan asupan karbohidrat yang dapat mengenyangkan dan menjadi sumber karbohidrat utama. Sebagian besar lahan rawa digunakan untuk mengembangkan budidaya padi. Salah satu masalah yan…
This study aims to determine the effect of the application of the Experiential Learning model on students' learning motivation in the Pancasila Education subject at SMAN 2 Indralaya Utara. This study uses a quantitative approach with an experimental method. Data collection was carried out through documentation, observation, and questionnaire techniques. The study population included all 93 stud…
Oyster mushroom baglog waste is one of the agricultural wastes whose quantity continues to increase and may cause environmental problems if it is not properly managed. One alternative utilization of this waste is through a pyrolysis process to produce liquid smoke with functional and economic value. This study aimed to analyze the technical performance and financial feasibility of a pyrolyzer i…
Oyster mushroom planting media waste is defined as the residual material from the planting medium that remains after oyster mushroom harvesting activities are carried out. Liquid smoke is considered relatively safer to use in the food preservation process compared to direct smoking methods, because the content of harmful compounds, such as tar and other carcinogenic components, has been greatly…
This research was to determine effect of comparison carrageenan and sucrose concentration on physical, chemical, and sensory characteristics of black tea kombucha jelly candy. The research was carried out on October 2025 – January 2026 in Chemical, Sensory and Processing of Agricultural Product Laboratory, Department of Agricultural Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Sriwijaya University. Th…