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Food security is a condition of food fulfillment for the entire community. The phenomenon of the problem that occurs in this study is the imbalance between the food needs of the Bintan community and local production. Over the past four years from 2019 to 2022, the production of local food needs from various commodities such as rice, vegetables, fruits, and so on has experienced a significant decline in production. This condition certainly triggers concerns regarding the ability of the Regional Government of Bintan Regency to maintain food security and meet the needs of the community. This research aims to formulate a food security strategy in Bintan Regency. This research uses Koteen's theory which consists of four strategy indicators, namely Organizational Strategy, Program Strategy, Resource Support Strategy, and Institutional Strategy. This research uses a qualitative approach method with data collection through interviews and documentation. The results show that the vision and mission of regional apparatus organizations are aligned with the district's vision to improve food security. Programs are focused on increasing food production and price stability. Resource support in the form of budget and facilities is important for program success. Institutional strategies emphasize SOPs, monitoring, divisional coordination and employee training to improve program effectiveness. The findings indicate the importance of inter-organizational synergy and resource strengthening in maintaining food security. 

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of implementing the Government Food Reserve (CPP) program in supporting the food security of vulnerable families in Godog Village, Laren Subdistrict, Lamongan Regency. Since 2022, the CPP program has been designed to assist communities affected by food insecurity by providing food aid in the form of 10 kg rice packages. The study employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive research type. The focus lies on analyzing the program’s implementation and the factors influencing its success, using Edward III’s theory, which includes four key elements: communication, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation involving beneficiaries, village officials, and aid distribution personnel. The findings indicate that the CPP program in Godog Village has significantly benefited vulnerable families by improving their food security but still faces several challenges. Good communication between the village government and the community, as well as the availability of resources, serve as the primary supporting factors for smooth aid distribution. Conversely, the main challenges arise from poor road infrastructure, which hampers aid distribution, and issues in updating the Beneficiary Family (KPM) data. The study recommends improving infrastructure and updating KPM data as strategic steps to enhance the program’s implementation effectiveness.

The aim of this study is to determine the effect of the duration of young coconut water soaking and different growing media on the viability of Arabica coffee seeds after mechanical scarification, as well as to identify the interaction between these two factors. This research was conducted over a period of three months, from July to September 2023, at the Laboratory of the Faculty of Agriculture, Samudra University, Langsa City. The study was designed using a completely randomized design with a factorial pattern, consisting of two factors: (1) the duration of soaking in young coconut water, which included 4 levels: L0 = Control, L1 = 3 hours, L2 = 6 hours, and L3 = 9 hours; and (2) growing media, which included 3 levels: M1 = Soil: manure, M2 = Soil: manure: rice husk, and M3 = Soil: manure: cocopeat. The parameters observed in this study were maximum growth potential, germination rate, seedling height, root length, seedling fresh weight, and seedling dry weight. The results showed that the duration of soaking in young coconut water did not have any significant effect on all observed parameters. However, different growing media had a highly significant effect on maximum growth potential, germination rate, seedling height, root length, fresh weight, and dry weight of the Arabica coffee seedlings. The M1 treatment gave the best results for maximum growth potential, germination rate, seedling fresh weight, and seedling dry weight, while the M3 treatment provided the best results for seedling height and root length of Arabica coffee seeds. There was no interaction between the duration of young coconut water soaking and different growing media on all parameters of Arabica coffee seed viability.  

This research aims to optimize the distribution of goods through the application of transportation methods at UD Kurnia Jaya. The main problem faced is how to minimize transportation costs in delivering rice to various agents. The Northwest Corner (NWC) method is used for the initial solution in processing supply and demand data. The results of the study show that the total minimum cost obtained for rice delivery is Rp 1,480,000 in one transportation. This study underscores the importance of applying transportation methods to improve distribution cost efficiency. It is hoped that this result can be a reference for MSMEs in managing logistics and increasing competitiveness through more optimal distribution management

Rice husk is a waste originating from agricultural waste that has not been utilized properly. The purpose of this study was to compare NaOH-activated rice husk activated charcoal with unactivated activated charcoal, and to measure the adsorption capacity of activated charcoal to methylene blue. Gravimetry, volumetry, and spectrophotometry are the analytical techniques used in this analysis. In this study, 1.5 M rice husk activated charcoal with NaOH showed the best results. It showed a water content of 8.81%, ash content of 5.87%, volatile matter content of 6.60%, and carbon content of 78.72%. In addition, the results showed that NaOH-activated rice husk activated charcoal has characteristic capabilities and adsorption capacity to methylene blue that meets SNI. The longer it is reasonable, the more rice husk activated charcoal.

This service aims to increase understanding of good business management among MSMEs in Salamsari Village, Boja District, Kendal Regency, especially in the field of marketing/promotion. Salamsari Village is a highland area with the majority of residents working as farm laborers and traders. Business actors, especially women, manage various processed food products such as criping, peyek, kembang goyang, savory cendol, widaran, tempeh chips, lumpit and sticky rice tape. However, marketing their products is still limited to a local scale and has not utilized digital media optimally. Apart from that, attention to packaging design is still minimal.Service activities include socializing marketing strategies in the digital era, such as the use of social media, online marketplaces, and attractive packaging designs. Before this activity, business actors did not fully understand the benefits of good marketing in increasing sales turnover, expanding market share and developing business. The service team provides education about online marketing that is cost-effective and effective in expanding market reach. As a result, MSME players showed high enthusiasm and realized the importance of appropriate marketing strategies, both offline and online, to support the sustainability of their businesses.This activity is expected to be able to encourage MSME players to increase their competitiveness, expand markets and increase turnover through the use of digital technology. The output of this service includes publications in accredited national journals, recording Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), and disseminating information through mass media.

The National Strategic Program stipulated in Presidential Regulation (Perpres) Number 109 of 2020 concerning the Acceleration of Implementation of the National Food Estate Strategic Project, which was implemented in Gadabung Village, Pandih District, Pulang Pisau Regency was implemented well, so that the community felt the direct impact in the form of a harvest area of 1,205 Ha in a bumper harvest with New Superior Varieties of Inbred and Hybrid rice. The success of Gadabung Village as part of the development of the national strategic food estate project has had a positive impact on making the area charming in the form of vast expanses of rice fields, so that the village can be developed into a tourist village. Based on this, the aim of this research is that the Regional Government of Pulang Pisau Regency makes public policies that can be directly operational, by developing the potential resources owned by the government of Gadabung Village, Pandih Batu District. This research uses a qualitative approach, the data displayed is generally in the form of actual and accurate sentence descriptions and connects the problems studied with a qualitative approach. Researchers go out into the field to research the object of study and hold direct interactions with the community with the aim of obtaining in-depth information about this matter, conducting in-depth interviews and observations. Research Results Based on documentation data, Central Kalimantan Food Estate Development activities, especially in Gadabung Village, were carried out through programs and activities, namely area planning and development of facilities and infrastructure, human resource development and farmer corporations experiencing increased capacity and business diversification. This is a form of sustainability effort for upstream-downstream agricultural businesses based on areas and agro-ecosystem suitability clusters. Increasing the welfare of the people in Gadabung Village will be better by becoming a tourist destination, because the scenery in the area is very beautiful with the support of available natural resources, traditional arts and culture of local people and immigrants (transmigration), both ethnic Dayak, Banjar, Javanese, Sunda, where people live in harmony, safety and peace. The conclusion from the results of this research is that Gadabung Village is a village where the National Strategic Program has been implemented which has succeeded in meeting its objectives, namely making Gadabung Village one of the rice barns in Central Kalimantan, with rice fields stretching across thousands of hectares, and the community feels the direct impact on improving welfare. infrastructure becomes better, the village's potential can become a support for becoming a tourist destination or tourist village.  

Providing education to the public by using bay leaves as a preparation will increase public awareness of the plants that grow in Indonesia, which are rich in health benefits, thereby increasing public enthusiasm. Bay leaves combined with white rice powder are often used as a moisturizer so they are made into a body scrub preparation that can increase moisture into the skin for better. The aim of this service is that the community is expected to provide education about bay leaves and white rice powder in Klambir V Village, Medan, Indonesia. This community service method was carried out using leaflets, modules, power points and presentations to the community. The result of this service was an increase in public knowledge of tamarind fruit as an antioxidant by 85%..

This study aims to analyze the development and trends in rice production in North Sumatra Province during the period 2020–2024 using a descriptive statistical approach. The data used is secondary data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) in the form of rice production, harvest area, and productivity. The results of the analysis show that rice production fluctuated but tended to increase, with the highest production in 2024 at 2,204,875.51 tons and the lowest in 2021 at 2,004,142.51 tons. Trend analysis produced a positive slope value of 32,861 tons per year, indicating a long-term upward trend in production. The correlation between harvest area and production shows a strong positive relationship, where an increase in harvest area is consistently followed by an increase in production. Factors affecting production fluctuations include climate change, land area, cropping patterns, and agricultural infrastructure and policy support. Overall, the results of the study confirm that increases in rice production are highly dependent on land management, productivity, and the stability of climatic conditions in the North Sumatra region.

Wood is a superior choice as the main material for forming the structure of a construction system. Its unique characteristics and the fact that it can withstand gravity and lateral forces make it the first choice as a material for construction models. Landa', which functions as a rice storage house, has a unique construction system with the use of natural materials. The research was conducted by exploring how the construction system of landa' is formed from materials and materials using qualitative methods with a descriptive way of presentation. The results of the study concluded that the construction system of landa' uses a unique method by placing each part above the other to form a single unit of the landa' building, the column (pessajo) is bound by the beam (tolohna) and the addition of beams (parende) which will support the body of the landa', the body part is composed of walls (rinding) and fastened with a locking system tallu boko' and sa'pi’ which will support the roof (dea).

Introduction: ED (Eating Disorders) is one of the most difficult mental disorders to treat and treat, and the cost is even higher than schizophrenia. Secondary somatic complications due to malnutrition, severe weight loss and low levels of micronutrients. Objective: To determine the effectiveness of a combination of interventions such as Expression Head Massage, Myofacial Release, Neurosenso Komplit, General Massage, Patterning, Play Therapy, Brain Gym, Oral Reflex Stimulation. Method: A single-subject study was conducted on a 22-month-old child with ED. Results: The results of the sensory examination evaluation showed an increase in sensory in the child. Conclusion: A 22-month-old child was diagnosed with Eating Disorder, initially given physiotherapy, the child did not want to eat rice at all, only wanted to drink milk and sometimes the child liked to hit and bite, but after doing routine physiotherapy and home programs, now the child is willing to feed 15 mouthfuls of rice and focus on the child has also begun to exist and the child's balance is increasing.

This study investigates the implications of population growth and the conversion of paddy fields on rice food security in Gorontalo Province, Indonesia, during 2018–2023. Employing a quantitative descriptive research design with panel regression analysis, the research examines the relationship between population growth, paddy field conversion, and rice food security as a dependent variable. The findings reveal that both population growth and paddy field conversion significantly and positively influence rice food security. Population growth raises demand for rice, while paddy field conversion threatens production capacity, intensifying food security challenges. The results suggest that addressing land-use changes and managing population growth are crucial for maintaining sustainable food availability. This study contributes to understanding the dynamics of food security and provides recommendations for policymakers to design effective strategies in balancing population needs, agricultural sustainability, and economic development in Gorontalo.

This research aims to evaluate strategies for increasing beef cattle productivity through optimizing concentrate feed based on local ingredients in Perbaungan, Serdang Bedagai Regency. Surveys and interviews were conducted to collect data regarding feeding patterns, costs and production efficiency. The research results show that concentrate feed, although more expensive than forage, provides higher efficiency in supporting daily weight gain in beef cattle. Local ingredients such as rice bran, palm oil cake and tofu dregs have great potential for use in concentrate formulations, thereby reducing costs and increasing the sustainability of livestock businesses. Optimal strategies include providing concentrate as needed, combining with forage, and managing feed stock. This optimization has been proven to be able to increase beef cattle. productivity and support national meat self-sufficiency efforts

Seed dormancy is one of the main factors that inhibit the process of germination and plant growth. This study aims to study the effectiveness of using gibberellic acid (GA3) in maintaining the dormancy of rice seeds (Oryza sativa L.) Mekongga variety to increase germination. In this study, Mekongga rice seeds that experienced dormancy were given GA3 treatment with various concentrations. 0.25 ppm, 0.50 ppm, and 0.75 ppm with 24- and 48-hour immersion. The parameters measured include germination percentage, maximum growing potential, dormancy intensity, and sprout length. This research uses a quantitative approach with experimental methods. This study was carried out using a factorial pattern Group Randomized Design (RAK), which consisted of two factors, namely four levels of soaking using three differences in GA3 concentration and one control (aquades) and two levels of seed immersion, namely 24 and 48 hours. The results showed that GA3 treatment in combination concentration treatment had an influence on observation parameters, and there was the best concentration, namely a concentration of 0.25 ppm in 48-hour soaking capable of producing the highest germination of 96.25%, maximum growth potential reaching 98.5% with a dormancy intensity value of 1.5%.

Rice holds a significant place as a staple food in Indonesia, with its life cycle spanning between 3 to 6 months, depending on the specific variety. An essential part of preserving the quality of rice grains is the drying process. This research aims to investigate how drying affects the quality of rice during this crucial stage. The findings of this study are not only intended to build upon previous research but also to serve as valuable guidance for farmers in making informed decisions about the drying process, ultimately ensuring optimal quality in their harvested grains. This study employed an experimental approach using a completely randomized design, wherein treatments were assigned randomly across all experimental units. The results indicated that the duration of drying significantly impacts the quality of rice grains. It was found that optimal drying occurs over a period of 3 to 4 days under sunlight on a tarpaulin base, which can be effectively used as a benchmark for assessing the quality characteristics of milled upland rice.

Community empowerment is a development program to build and increase community participation. Empowerment is useful for training the skills of individuals and groups of the surrounding community so that it can improve the community's economy. The implementation of empowerment will be more effective and efficient if there is a role for the government, community, and other supporting parties in the empowerment activities. Corn is one of the plants that has a thousand benefits such as corn kernels can be used for animal feed, consumed as a staple food to replace rice, the skin can be used to make handicrafts such as photo frames, key chains, and others.

Determining relatively high prices will cause consumers to move to other producers, or look for new products that have better product quality. This shows that determining price sensitivity must be appropriate. The aim of the research is to determine the price sensitivity of staple foods ahead of Eid al-Fitr in 2023 at Pasar Baruga, Kendari city. Determination of the research area was carried out purposively based on the consideration that Baruga Market is one of the central distributors of staple foods. The sampling technique uses the Slovin formula. The number of respondents who were staple food traders was 44 people. Data analysis uses qualitative descriptive. The results of the research show that: The price sensitivity of staple foods ahead of Eid al-Fitr in 2023 at Baruga Market, Kendari City, means that on average there has been an increase in both the number of goods offered and the price level. For head rice the average selling price difference is Rp. 5,125, for broiler meat the average selling price difference is Rp. 8,750, purebred chicken eggs with an average selling price difference of Rp. the average difference in selling price is IDR 2,786, Sedaap cooking oil with an average difference in selling price is IDR 2,429, Shallots with an average difference in selling price is IDR 15,286 and the average difference in the number of goods sold is 10 Kg .

In Indonesia, maize has replaced rice as the staple food. However, many farmers fail to achieve optimal maize growth rates and yields because the maize planting techniques developed by them depend only on their knowledge and understanding of the relevant sciences relevant to maize planting. To determine the effect of applying different spacing and planting depths on the growth and yield of maize was the objective of this study. A factorial RAK model with two factors was used in this study. There were three levels of planting distance notation (J) in this RAK: 70 x 25 cm for Planting Distance 1, 70 x 40 cm for Planting Distance 2, and 75 x 50 cm for Planting Distance 3. There were also four levels of planting depth notation (K): 3 cm for Depth 1, 5 cm for Depth 2, 7 cm for Depth 3, and 8 cm for Depth 4. The results showed that it could really affect the growth and yield of corn at the correlation of spacing 75 x 50 cm and depth 5 cm. Farm women also contribute to this activity with their experience and skills because the higher the presence of farm women who contribute will make the results of corn farming higher.

An examination of the variables affecting rice output and farmers' income levels serves as the driving force behind this study. One of the settlements where people live and work is this one. Using multiple linear regression methods and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), the study aims to ascertain and assess the effects of fertilizer use, capital, productivity, land, distribution, price, demand, and consumption on farmers' income levels. One hundred farmers served as the sample size. Questionnaires were sent in order to gather data, and SPSS version 24.0 was used for data processing. According to the findings of experiments conducted using hypothesis testing, farmer income is significantly impacted by the factors of production, consumption, land, and prices. Next, the variables Farmer income is not significantly impacted by fertilizer use, demand, distribution, or capital. Four factors are suitable to influence income, according to the research's findings. The first component, productivity, has a value of 0.912; the second, consumption, has a value of 0.764; the third, land, has a value of 0.848; and the fourth, price, has a value of 0.864. The Rotated component matrix value indicates that there are eight factors. The government must work to inspire and excite the people to boost the wealth of farmers in Sei Rotan village, and it is hoped that farmers would keep increasing the productivity of their rice output.

This community service aims to optimize bank management in Mengwi Village, Mengwi Regency in an effort to increase efficiency, effectiveness and positive impacts from the existence of waste banks in waste management, which steps will provide efforts for community empowerment and participation. The implementation method used in this service is training, mentoring and evaluation by delivering material directly to the Waste Bank manager in Mengwi Village which is also used as an object of service.The problem faced during the survey was how to raise awareness and involvement of the community to take an active role in the waste bank program. It is hoped that this training and mentoring activity will provide management with education and understanding to the community so that they can work together to maximize the contribution of the waste bank in an effort to manage waste from origin using the 3 R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), which ultimately aims to reduce the volume of waste entering the waste bank. landfill, increasing environmental awareness and impacting community welfare. The response from the Mengwi Village Waste Bank management to this activity was very good and positive, this can be seen from the management's willingness to participate in the activity from start to finish. From the evaluation activities carried out on waste bank managers, it can be said that managers understand the material regarding the importance of providing understanding to the community to participate in developing waste banks. Where in their involvement, the community not only gets a healthy environment, but from an economic perspective, the community also gets benefits by having savings on tires. The savings can later be exchanged for basic necessities such as rice, sugar and coffee.