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MoriGe is a Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) located in Oebufu Village, Kupang City, East Nusa Tenggara, which was established in 2020. This MSME has a main focus on the production of processed food and beverages made from Moringa and Sorghum, two local food commodities that are known to have high nutritional value and extraordinary health benefits and are still rarely found in the market but these plants thrive in the land of NTT. Through an Innovation-based approach, MoriGe continues to be committed to processing Moringa and Sorghum into Quality products that are not only delicious but also provide health benefits. MoriGe products made from Moringa and Sorghum are designed to meet the needs of the modern market for healthy food with local flavors. This commitment is in line with MoriGe’s goal to increase the competitiveness of local products in the global market while supporting the economic development of surrounding communities, especially local farmers, and also participating in programs to reduce stunting in NTT, so that MoriGe has more value as a brand in the eyes of a wide audience.

Rice is the main source of income for rural communities in Bojonegoro Regency and is one of the main food commodities that is a priority in agricultural economic development both at the national and regional levels, especially Bojonegoro Regency. The Bojonegoro Regency area is crossed by the Bengawan Solo River which is one of the sources of air for rice plants. The purpose of this study was to determine the production and income of rice farming in the Bengawan Solo Hilir Watershed, Bojonegoro Regency. The sample used was 30 farmers taken purposively who had land around the Bengawan Solo Hilir Watershed. The analysis method used was the Cobb Douglas production function method and farm income analysis. The results showed that rice farming in Bojonegoro Regency was profitable. This can be seen from the farm income of Rp. 760,586,000.00. Rice farm income is the difference between revenue and total costs used, which are Rp. 969,050,000 and Rp. 208,464,000, respectively. The production factors used in the model are land, labor, and fertilizer production factors. The production factor that has a significant influence is the land production factor which has a calculated t value of 6.305 which is greater than the t table value of 2.405 at a 95% confidence level.

Introduction: Cocoa farmers are prone to experiencing neck muscle pain due to repetitive physical activities with prolonged duration. Neck muscle pain can reduce productivity and quality of life. This study aimed to analyze the effect of static stretching exercises on reducing neck muscle pain among cocoa farmers in Candikusuma Village. Methods: This research used a pre-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test approach. The sampling technique was consecutive sampling with a total of 62 respondents. The static stretching exercise intervention was conducted for 1 week with a frequency of 2 sessions and a duration of 30 minutes per session. The research instrument used the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Results: Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test, resulting in a p-value of 0.001 (p<0.05), indicating a significant effect of static stretching exercises on reducing neck muscle pain among cocoa farmers. Discussion: Static stretching exercises can be recommended as a non-pharmacological therapy to reduce neck muscle pain in the cocoa farmer population.    

The aimed of this research was to analyzing the problems and income of fish farming businesses in Loa Kulu District, Kutai Kartanegara Regency. This study used qualitative descriptive analysis methods and income analysis. The results of the study showed that the problems faced by fish farmers in Loa Kulu District, Kutai Kartanegara Regency related to fish farming (tilapia fish breeding and enlargement) were the problem of uncertain water quality in the Mahakam River, flooding in fish seed cultivation ponds, and lack of information on disease control in cultivation activities and complaints about slow fish growth in several cultivation locations. The amount of income from 19 fish farmers who carried out seed farming businesses was in the interval of IDR 48,131,090.48 / year to IDR 767,232,756.71 / year with an average of IDR 260,778,413.40 / year per respondent or IDR 21,731,534.45 / month per respondent. The amount of income from 23 fish farmers who run fish farming businesses is in the interval of IDR 81,245,257.14/year to IDR 2,908,679,785.71/year with an average of IDR 1,153,670,371.64/year per respondent or IDR 96,139,197.64/month per respondent.

Crystal guava farmers in Cikarawang Village, Bogor Regency, face challenges in accessing information related to proper cultivation techniques, from seedling to harvest. The lack of access to valid and easy-to-understand sources of information causes farmers to have difficulty in dealing with various cultivation problems, such as pests, diseases, and effective fertilization. In response to these problems, an innovation was developed in the form of a digital agricultural website containing a complete summary of material on crystal guava cultivation. This website is designed to be easily accessible to farmers and functions as a practical and efficient one-way information media. In addition, this website is also equipped with an online community feature through a discussion group connected to expert mentors in the field of crystal guava cultivation. This feature allows farmers to share experiences, discuss, and obtain direct guidance from experts. This innovation is expected to improve farmers' knowledge, skills, and independence in managing crystal guava cultivation sustainably.

Adoption of melon (Cucumis Melo L.) cultivation innovation plays an important role in increasing productivity and efficiency. This study discusses the application of innovation adoption in melon plants with greenhouse technology, hydroponics, modern irrigation technology, post-harvest processing mechanisms for breeding. This literature review uses the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method to compare National Journals and International Journals that are relevant to Innovation Adoption. The use of the Internet of Things (IoT) allows automatic monitoring of environmental conditions. Technology in melon cultivation has a significant impact on agricultural productivity and efficiency. In the hydroponic system of soilless cultivation in limited land conditions, each innovation has challenges in its implementation, such as high investment costs, the need for training for farmers, and limited access to certain technologies  

Background: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 35-75% of pregnant women worldwide suffer from chronic energy deficiency (CED). Women with CED who are pregnant are more likely to die. The percentage of pregnant women with CED rose from 5.4% in 2022 to 7.5% in 2023, according to data from the Klungkung I Health Center. Objective:  Finding out how economic status and the prevalence of chronic energy deficiency (CED) in pregnant women at the UPTD Klungkung I Health Center relate to one another was the aim of this study. Method: The research design is cross-sectional and analytical. 38 pregnant women who satisfied the inclusion and exclusion criteria made up the study's sample size. Purposive sampling was used for the sample process. An ANC registration book and a questionnaire were utilized as study tools. Result: According to the findings, the majority of respondents (65.7%) were between the ages of 20 and 35; 73.7% had completed secondary school; 42.1% were farmers; 13.3% of moms had CED; and 21% had a low socioeconomic position. The bivariate test with Spearman rank yielded a r value of 0.107 and a p value of 0.501 (> ?). Conclusion: The incidence of CED at UPTD. Klungkung I Health Center is not significantly correlated with the economic position of expectant mothers, according to the findings. In order to prevent CED and encourage moms to actively seek out information and ask more questions about health, particularly CED-related issues, it is envisaged that pregnant women would be able to achieve their nutritional demands.

This study examines the relationship between knowledge and attitudes towards tuberculosis (TB) prevention efforts in the working area of the Geureudong Pase Health Center. An observational study with a case control design was conducted during the period September–November 2024, involving 31 respondents. The characteristics of the respondents showed that the majority were 21 years old (69.8%), male (37.0%), had an elementary education (36.7%), and worked as farmers (76.6%). Data analysis includes univariate and bivariate analyses. Univariate analysis was carried out descriptively using a frequency distribution table to see the distribution of respondent characteristics and research variables. Meanwhile, bivariate analysis uses chi-square tests to determine the relationship between knowledge and attitudes and TB prevention efforts. The results of the study show that the level of knowledge has a significant impact on TB prevention efforts. Of the 30 well-informed respondents, only 1 respondent (3.8%) actually made effective prevention efforts. In contrast, as many as 25 respondents (96.2%) with a low level of knowledge had less prevention efforts. In addition, only 4 respondents (13.8%) had good prevention efforts overall. Statistical tests proved that there was a significant relationship between knowledge (p=0.000) and attitudes (p=0.000) towards TB prevention efforts. These findings show the need for educational interventions to increase public knowledge about TB and increase positive attitudes towards its prevention. Thus, increasing socialization and health education is an important step in efforts to control TB in the region.  

Farmer group institutions play a strategic role in supporting agricultural development; however, many farmer groups still face limitations in data management and institutional administration. These limitations often hinder effective planning, accurate decision-making, transparency, and access to various agricultural development programs and partnerships. This Community Service Program (PKM) aims to enhance farmers’ understanding and practical skills in data management and institutional administration through structured extension activities conducted at the Agricultural Extension Center (BPP) of Bukit Kapur Subdistrict, Dumai City. The methods applied include lectures to introduce basic concepts, interactive discussions to encourage knowledge exchange, and hands-on practice in preparing, organizing, and managing farmer group administrative records. A participatory approach was employed to actively involve participants throughout the program. The results indicate a significant improvement in participants’ knowledge and skills related to farmer group administration, along with increased awareness of the importance of orderly and accountable administrative management. In addition, the program fostered a collective commitment to implementing sustainable and systematic record-keeping practices. Furthermore, the activities encouraged the emergence of local leadership and strengthened farmer group institutions as social capital, contributing to greater farmer independence, organizational resilience, and long-term welfare improvement.

This study aims to design and develop a prototype of an Internet of Things (IoT)-based land watering monitoring system using the ESP8266 module and soil moisture sensor. This system is designed to help farmers manage watering automatically based on soil moisture conditions, so that they can save water and labor. The process at this time begins with a literature study, hardware and software design, to prototype testing on two soil conditions, namely dry and wet. Data from the sensor is sent in real-time to the IoT platform, if the soil is detected dry, the system automatically activates the water pump. The results of the test show that the sensor works accurately in distinguishing soil conditions, and the system is able to water automatically according to needs. Furthermore, this system can also be monitored and controlled remotely via the internet. The conclusion of this study shows that the use of IoT technology is very potential to increase efficiency and effectiveness in agricultural land management.

The purpose of this study was to determine the village government policy in an effort to advance the village community economy based on Law No. 6 of 2014 concerning Villages in Karangsono Village, Kanigoro District, Blitar Regency. This study is a qualitative and descriptive field research. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, then analyzed with the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study indicate that the Karangsono Village Government has shown readiness in advancing the community economy through the readiness of village government officials, Human Resources (HR), and fairly good infrastructure. The village government's efforts are carried out by empowering the community through training in agriculture, plantations, and animal husbandry, as well as providing access to markets and extension to farmers. However, the village government still faces obstacles such as the lack of quality human resources and effective communication between the village government and the community, making it difficult to determine the right program. The village government has made efforts to advance the community economy, but still needs to improve the quality of human resources and communication to achieve more effective goals.

Bingkat Village is one of the villages located in Pegajahan District, Serdang Bedagai Regency, North Sumatra Province, with an area of 5.95 km2 or 595.96 hectares divided into 10 hamlets. Most of the land area in Bingkat Village is used as rice fields, which is 60.740% of the total land area and is used as fields and plantations of 26.830% of the total land area, so that the majority of heads of families in Bingkat Village are farmers. Healthy food is food that contains balanced nutrition, contains fiber and substances needed by the body for the child's growth and development process. Balanced nutrition can be useful as an energy substance, a regulator, and a building substance. Food also greatly affects children's digestion, so parents must be able to provide healthy food that can maintain children's digestion. So that it does not interfere with children's growth. Healthy food for digestion should be rich in nutritional elements such as carbohydrates, proteins, minerals, vitamins, and a little unsaturated fat, or more precisely abbreviated as the 4 healthy 5 perfect menu. Through this program by conveying about consuming Good and Healthy Nutritional and Nutritious Food. So that the community will avoid mistakes in choosing food and the negative impacts that may arise. The type of research used is quantitative descriptive research on survey methods through interviews.. Based on the results of research that has been conducted in Bingkat Village with a total of 19 respondents, 72% know about choosing nutritious and nutritious food and 28% know about food additives (BTM), then the level of community knowledge about nutritious and nutritious food is higher compared to the level of community knowledge about food additives (BTM).

The implementation of the Rice Field Expansion Program as an effort to develop new agricultural land and achieve food sovereignty in Tanah Laut Regency, South Kalimantan, aims to optimize the use of agricultural land to support food security. This program was carried out as a response to the need for increased food production, particularly rice, to reduce dependency on imports and strengthen the national food system. This study analyzes various factors influencing the success of the rice field expansion program in Tanah Laut Regency, including planning, implementation, and challenges faced in developing new agricultural land. A case study method with a qualitative approach was used through in-depth interviews with relevant stakeholders, such as local government, farmers, and other related agencies. The results show that the program has a positive impact on increasing the area of productive agricultural land, but still faces challenges related to water availability, market access, and farmers' awareness in adopting new agricultural technologies. Therefore, improvements in coordination among stakeholders and the enhancement of supporting facilities are needed for the program to achieve its main goal, which is food sovereignty at the regional level.

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of compost fertilizer and potassium chloride (KCl) fertilizer, as well as their interaction, on the growth and yield of sweet corn (Zea mays saccharata Sturt). The experiment was conducted from May to August 2022 in Kuning Village, Bambel District, Southeast Aceh, using a factorial randomized block design with two factors: compost dosage (480 g/plot, 960 g/plot, 1,440 g/plot) and KCl dosage (20 g/plot, 40 g/plot, 60 g/plot), each replicated three times for a total of 27 plots. Observed parameters included plant height, stem diameter, leaf area, days to flowering, ear length, and ear weight per plot. Results indicated that compost and KCl fertilizers significantly affected plant height, leaf area, days to flowering, and ear length, but had no significant effect on stem diameter or ear weight per plot. The interaction between compost and KCl produced the highest plant height (165.89 cm) and ear length (21.69 cm) in treatment K3C1. The findings suggest that optimal fertilization using compost and KCl can enhance sweet corn productivity by improving vegetative growth and reproductive development. Nevertheless, the absence of significant effects on stem diameter and ear weight per plot indicates that nutrient balance, especially nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P), remains crucial for maximizing yields. Therefore, integrating compost and KCl with complementary sources of macronutrients could promote more consistent outcomes. This research also highlights the role of organic matter in enriching soil fertility, maintaining soil structure, and supporting sustainable agriculture. The combination of organic and inorganic fertilizers demonstrates the potential for eco-friendly crop management practices that balance productivity with environmental responsibility. These results provide valuable insights for farmers, agronomists, and policymakers in developing efficient fertilization strategies for sweet corn cultivation within local conditions.

The Kebun Soka Sari Women Farmers Group in Sukaraja Village is a group that empowers women in agriculture to support food security and the family economy. Its members are housewives around Griya Asoka who manage small farms in their yards. They develop pakcoy cultivation with a hydroponic system. The women farmer group not only provides healthy food, but also adapts to modern agricultural technology. They are active on social media and sell hydroponic pakcoy vegetables to supplement their income. The purpose of this journal is to determine the adoption of digital technology and introduce a website for marketing agricultural products. The research method used is quantitative method by distributing questionnaires. The questionnaire aims to determine the level of knowledge of farm women's groups and the use of digital in product marketing. The use of digital in product marketing in the Women Farmers Group has no difficulty in adopting digital technology. They have used digital applications to share activities and promote products. Their customers come from local residents and outside the village. They are also enthusiastic about the introduction of websites in product marketing.

The purpose of the study was to analyze the impact of the crude palm oil export ban on the income of oil palm farming businesses in Danau Embat Village, Maro Sebo Ilir District. The study was conducted from January 2023 to August 2023. The types of data used were primary data and secondary data. The sample determination was carried out by simple random sampling. Data analysis was carried out qualitatively and quantitatively. Quantitative analysis was carried out using the Paired Sample t Test (Test of two paired average differences). The results of the analysis of the two average differences test were significant for oil palm farming business income between before and after the CPO export ban, this can be seen from the significant value of 0.001 which is smaller than the probability value (α) of 0.05, which means that the impact of the CPO export ban has an effect on the decline in the income of oil palm farming businesses on smallholder plantations in Danau Embat Village. The CPO export ban should be reviewed because it will have an impact on the income of oil palm farmers.

Oyster mushroom cultivation is one of the non-timber forest products that is underutilized by farmers. Oyster mushrooms have quite promising business opportunities to be developed well and do not require large amounts of capital. This activity aims to introduce and provide training on oyster mushroom cultivation to farmers in Watu Village, Marioriwawo District, Soppeng Regency. The service method is carried out in several stages. First, introduction and presentation of material regarding the prospects and cultivation techniques as well as the benefits of oyster mushrooms. Second, mushroom cultivation training is carried out by filling the planting media (baglog), sterilization, inoculation, and incubation. Third, interactive discussions with the farmers involved. Data collection by monitoring the mushrooms that have been maintained to see the growth of the fungus and any contamination in the baglog during the incubation period. The participants are trained to manage baglog production through to the harvest process, to ensure sustainability and profits from cultivating this mushroom. This initiative is expected to support the development of alternative livelihoods and contribute to the economic resilience of local communities while introducing environmentally friendly agricultural practices. It is hoped that the success of this training can become a model for similar rural development projects in other region.

This research is titled Factors Influencing the Consumption Behavior of Palm Oil Farmers in Bulian Baru Village, Batin XXIV Subdistrict, Batanghari Regency. The objectives of this study are: (1) To explain the partial influence of Cultural Factors, Social Factors, and Personal Factors on the consumption behavior of palm oil farmers in Bulian Baru Village, Batin XXIV Subdistrict, Batanghari Regency; and (2) To explain the simultaneous influence of Cultural Factors, Social Factors, and Personal Factors on the consumption behavior of palm oil farmers in the same area. The research method used is a quantitative approach. The results of this study are: (1) Based on the regression test, it was found that partially, Cultural Factors have a significant influence on the consumption behavior of palm oil farmers in Bulian Baru Village, Batin XXIV Subdistrict, Batanghari Regency. Social Factors, on the other hand, do not have a significant partial effect, while Personal Factors do significantly influence consumption behavior in the same area. (2) Simultaneously, Cultural Factors, Social Factors, and Personal Factors have a significant influence on the consumption behavior of palm oil farmers in Bulian Baru Village, Batin XXIV Subdistrict, Batanghari Regency.

Training on hatching machine manufacturing in Watumotobe Village, Kapontori Subdistrict, Buton District, aims to increase the capacity of local farmers in optimizing poultry egg hatching independently and efficiently. The majority of people in this area still use traditional methods that are less efficient in the hatching process, limiting poultry productivity. This training provides technical skills to farmers to build and operate simple hatching machines with optimal temperature and humidity settings. The application of this technology is expected to increase egg hatching rates, save time, and reduce dependence on the mother hen in the hatching process. In addition to improving technical skills, this training aims to empower the community economically and encourage self-reliance in poultry farming based on appropriate technology. The results of the training showed that participants gained a better understanding of the ideal hatching process and were able to modify the hatching machine according to local needs. This training can encourage the development of a more productive, sustainable poultry farming business and improve community welfare in Buton District.

Mothers in Bingkat Village have daily activities as housewives and participate with their husbands as farmers and raise livestock, as well as social activities of village organizations and religion, not to the point of increasing family economy. Making warming cream from natural ingredients, such as nutmeg, lemongrass, and torch ginger or other plants around the house is very easy, simple tools, low cost, and has economic value. The target of the activity is to provide assistance in making body warming cream and relieving aches and pains. Based on this, it is deemed necessary to provide assistance in making body warming cream and aches and pains. Assistance is not only in making, but also in good product packaging and counseling on marketing direction of products made by the people of Bingkat Village. This natural cream product has a selling value, so it is hoped that it can increase family income and welfare.