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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.

This study compares the economic resilience of Indonesia and Thailand in agricultural commodities such as rice, sugar, mangosteen, and mango. Both countries are agricultural countries in Southeast Asia and each makes a major contribution to the production and export of these commodities. Secondary data from government reports, international organizations, and previous research were used in a qualitative descriptive study. The results of the analysis show that Thailand excels in rice and mango production due to the use of advanced agricultural technology and efficient export strategies. However, Indonesia has great potential in the sugar and mangosteen industries, but faces challenges in production efficiency and competition in the international market. Through diversification policies and technological innovation, Thailand can adapt to the challenges of climate change and market price fluctuations. In contrast, Indonesia needs to improve agricultural infrastructure, increase supply chain efficiency, and create policies that help smallholder farmers. To improve economic resilience in these sectors, the study suggests increased regional cooperation and investment in technology.

Rice pest control is one of the main challenges in the agricultural sector in Indonesia. Pests such as planthoppers, stem borers, and rats can cause significant losses to crop yields. Currently, many farmers have difficulty identifying pest types and how to control them quickly and effectively. Therefore, a technological solution is needed that can detect pests directly and provide recommendations for action. This study aims to design an Android-based application that is able to detect types of rice plant pests using visual images and provide recommendations for handling. This application is designed using digital image processing methods and is supported by a large pest database. This technology is expected to be an efficient and practical solution for farmers. The research method used in developing this application is a qualitative method, involving interviews with farmers, agronomists, and data collection related to pests and their damage patterns. This application utilizes AI-based pattern recognition technology to detect pests through photos taken directly by farmers. The results of the study showed that this application was able to detect several types of major pests with an accuracy of up to 85%. In addition, this application provides recommendations for handling steps based on guidelines from the Ministry of Agriculture. The trial showed that this application can help farmers identify pests faster than manual methods. The main contribution of this research is to create a technology-based solution to agricultural problems in Indonesia, especially in the rice sector. With this application, farmers can increase their yields through early identification and proper pest management. In future implementations, this application will continue to be developed to detect additional pests and expand its database. It is hoped that this application can be an important tool in supporting smart farming in Indonesia.

Real Work Lecture (KKN) is a community service program by students that aims to empower the community with a cross-disciplinary and sectoral approach. The KKN program in Telaga Jernih Village, Secanggang District, Langkat Regency, aims to overcome the problem of monotonous hereditary livelihoods and open up new business opportunities through economic empowerment and entrepreneurship. Before the program was implemented, most villagers relied on the agricultural sector, especially oil palm and rice, which made the village economy vulnerable to price fluctuations and environmental conditions. This program focused on socialization about livelihood diversification, entrepreneurial skills training, and reducing plastic waste by converting it into products with economic value. Through this training, the community was invited to see local potential that could be developed into new business opportunities. The results of the implementation of this KKN showed an increase in community understanding of the importance of business diversification and the application of skills acquired in starting small businesses in the fields of agricultural processing and plastic waste recycling. Several residents have started new businesses supported by the skills taught during the training. However, several challenges such as low digital literacy and limited access to capital are still obstacles to business development. Therefore, a follow-up program is needed that focuses on developing digital skills and access to capital to support the sustainability of the business that has been pioneered. Overall, this KKN program has succeeded in providing a positive impact on the Telaga Jernih Village community and can be a model for local potential-based economic empowerment in other villages.

Bermi Village is one of the villages in Mijen District, Demak Regency. The existence of Bumdes in a village is currently important for the development and independence of the village. With quite a lot of village potential, including Sumur Gandeng, onion farmers, rice farmers, water hyacinth craftsmen groups, catering, and waste that is not managed properly. However, until today the lack of good management has become an obstacle for Bumdes in Bermi Village. In terms of legal aspects, improvements need to be made, and there are no productive businesses operating from the potential of Bermi Village. Based on this background, this service aims to help Bermi Village in increasing knowledge of Bumdes management, by conducting socialization and Discussion (Focus Group Discussion) of village potential which is used as a productive business plan to be implemented. The results of this service, as many as 92% of participants stated that they understood and understood the socialization given (with details of 35% very understanding, and 58% understanding), and it was decided that several business plans that would be implemented were the management of Bumdes cooperatives for productive businesses, management of Sumur Gandeng as a tourism business, and management of village-level waste as a form of non-productive Bumdes business. So that with this service, Bumdes becomes well organized in organizational administration.

Wheat is one of the food commodities consumed by the Indonesian people. The need for wheat in Indonesia from year to year tends to increase but is almost entirely met through imports and makes Indonesia one of the world's largest wheat importers. Dependence on food commodities from the import side has a huge risk for national food security because in addition to the increasingly limited foreign exchange owned, there is also uncertainty in terms of quantity and price. The purpose of this study is to find out the factors that affect wheat imports in Indonesia. The variables in this study are foreign exchange reserves, international wheat prices, domestic rice prices, and the US dollar exchange rate. This study uses secondary data with a quantitative approach using 34 data. Data analysis techniques using descriptive statistical analysis and multiple linear regression analysis. The results of this study show 1) Foreign Exchange Reserves, International Wheat Prices, Domestic Rice Prices, and the US Dollar Exchange Rate simultaneously have a positive and significant effect on the Volume of Wheat Imports in Indonesia, 2) Foreign Exchange Reserves partially have a positive and significant effect on the Volume of Wheat Imports in Indonesia, 3) International Wheat Prices partially have a negative and significant effect on the Volume of Wheat Imports in Indonesia, 4) Domestic Rice Prices and the US Dollar Exchange Rate have no significant effect on the Volume of Wheat Imports in Indonesia.

As people's consumption levels increase, the plastic waste produced will also increase. It's normal if in the future it becomes a serious environmental problem. We need a technology that is able to replace plastic waste into products that have a long life so that they do not return to waste in a short time. Making paving block products from plastic waste is another way of utilizing plastic waste over a long period of time, in order to increase utilization efficiency and reduce the environmental burden on plastic waste and form innovative products into building materials. The most important problem with plastic is plastic waste which cannot be decomposed naturally. Cleaning up plastic waste takes a very long time, and also the use of plastic can hardly be regulated. Based on the results of surveys, interviews and observations conducted on the community around Kuala Village, the community's awareness of waste processing is very minimal and there are lots of piles of plastic waste which can have a negative impact on health and disrupt the preservation of environmental functions, including residential environments, forests, rice fields, and rivers. To reduce the volume of plastic waste that is not managed properly, efforts are being made to utilize plastic waste to make paving blocks in Kuala Lemang Village. to explore the potential for using plastic waste as an alternative material in making environmentally friendly and sustainable paving blocks. Plastic waste collected from the surrounding environment is processed into mixed materials in making paving blocks. This process involves chopping, mixing with conventional materials such as sand, and testing the strength of the final product. Public acceptance of plastic-based paving blocks has proven positive, especially after trials in the local environment. This research contributes to better plastic waste management and offers new economic opportunities in the construction sector, while supporting sustainable development.

This community service program was conducted in Rantau Panjang Kiri Village, Riau, with the goal of enhancing food security through chili cultivation as the main commodity. The village faces significant challenges in food security due to heavy reliance on rice as the staple crop, making it vulnerable to climate change and market price fluctuations. To address these issues, training and mentoring were provided to farmers to develop their skills in sustainable chili cultivation. The program involved a series of phases including socialization, practical training, and evaluation. Socialization aimed to provide a basic understanding of the importance of crop diversification, while hands-on training focused on chili cultivation techniques, ranging from seed selection and land preparation to pest and disease control. Evaluation was conducted to measure the improvement in participants' knowledge and skills, as well as the impact of the program on chili production in the village. The results of the program showed a significant increase in farmers' understanding and skills regarding chili cultivation, as well as an increase in harvest yields, which helped strengthen the village's food security. Additionally, the program successfully raised farmers' awareness of the importance of optimal land use and reduced dependency on rice. Thus, this community service program not only supports local food security but also improves farmers' economic welfare through agricultural commodity diversification.

Rice imports have been demonstrated to influence the Farmer's Exchange Rate (NTP) significantly. A reduction in rice imports by 356,286.2 tons in 2020 corresponded with a decline in NTP to 101.65. In contrast, per capita, weekly rice consumption did not exhibit a statistically significant impact on NTP, as evidenced by the lowest consumption in 2019 (1.504 kg), while the NTP remained at 104.46. On the other hand, rice productivity was found to have a notable influence on NTP, with trends in productivity closely mirroring those of the NTP. The harvest area, however, did not present a significant correlation with NTP, as demonstrated in 2019 when an increase in harvest area did not prevent the NTP from remaining at a lower level of 104.46. Lastly, rice production had a significant effect on NTP, with increases in production during 2021 and 2022 leading to subsequent increases in the NTP.                  

Rice prices in Indonesia have experienced significant fluctuations from 2019 to 2023, influenced by factors such as production, consumption, imports, international prices, and crop damage. The highest rice production was recorded in 2022 at 31,540,522 tons, while the lowest production occurred in 2023 at 31,101,285 tons. The highest rice consumption was in 2023 at 30,616,081 tons, and the lowest was in 2019 at 28,930,000 tons. The highest rice imports were in 2023 at 2,715,854 tons, and the lowest was in 2019 at 6,197 tons. Global rice prices also fluctuated, ranging from Rp. 6,674/kg in 2019 to Rp. 8,667/kg in 2023. Crop damage was lowest in 2022 at 470,131 hectares and highest in 2019 at 819,444 hectares. It's important to note that the fluctuations in rice prices are intensely influenced by several factors that highlight the need for effective price stabilization policies to guarantee the accessibility and affordability of rice for the public.

To improve water quality, rice husks are soaked in activated carbon to treat water. This activated carbon works through an absorption mechanism. This study tested the effectiveness of rice husk activated carbon in reducing iron concentration. Water is an element of the environment that is very important for human life and is used for various purposes, including household, industrial, and agricultural purposes. The quality of water used must meet physical, chemical and biological requirements.  Many materials can be used and processed into activated charcoal, in this study, researchers used rice husk activated charcoal, where rice husk is very abundant and abundant so it is easy to obtain. The results of the study, the iron content in water experienced the greatest decrease of 0.06 mg/L after soaking for 120 minutes, followed by a decrease of 1.78 mg/L (96%), thus making the iron content in water below the specified value. Thus, rice husk activated carbon effectively reduces iron content in water.Thus, it can be confirmed that activated charcoal from rice husks is effective in reducing iron levels in water.

Indonesia is known as an agricultural country, making the agricultural sector very important with the commodity most widely cultivated by the public being rice. Karangsemanding Village is a village that has extensive agricultural land but has a small productivity value compared to other villages. This research aims to determine the factors that influence the production of lowland rice farming and determine the efficiency of lowland rice farming in Menganti Hamlet. The research was conducted in Menganti Hamlet in June-September 2023. Data collection was carried out through interviews and questionnaires as well as secondary data obtained. The sampling technique was saturated sampling which involved all members of the population sampled as many as 86 farmers. Data were analyzed descriptively and in multiple linear regression analysis with the help of SPSS software. The research results show that production factors in the form of land area, seeds, fertilizer, pesticides and labor simultaneously influence rice production, while partially the variables of land area, pesticides and labor have a significant influence on production. The results of the technical efficiency analysis show a value of 0.8894 which is said to be efficient in the use of production factors because it is close to 1. Judging from the price efficiency (allocative) of lowland rice farming, it shows a value of 0.0416, this shows that lowland rice farming in Menganti Hamlet is not yet efficient economically. price. Meanwhile, the economic efficiency of lowland rice farming shows a value of 0.0370, which means lowland rice farming is economically inefficient..    

The development of food commodities in Banten province, with geographical conditions where the area is mostly agricultural and with a fairly large population, has an important role, one of which is as a food buffer on the island of Java. Many harvests are distributed directly outside the region, after which they enter the market through distributors and agents, so this is a point of weakness and deficiency for policy makers in regulating and distributing rice commodities. This research was conducted with the aim of knowing the rice distribution model using the Powersim application. The method used to create a food policy model/design for Banten province is the Dynamic System. The results of this research are that the output obtained from the rice food distribution model simulation is that each rice stock in the Gapoktan warehouse sends according to the amount requested in each district/city, with a total capacity that can be obtained at the food distribution center of 109,682 tonnes/yr, or 2,742 tons/harvest. Then, after carrying out a simulation model using Powersim software, it can be concluded that the rice food commodity in Banten Province can still meet demand. With the Banten Province Food Distribution Center, it can control the availability of rice.

Organic fertilizer is very important in efforts to improve soil fertility naturally and safely, in the broadest sense of being free from chemicals that are harmful to human health, therefore this organic fertilizer is very safe for consumption. This research was carried out in a housing complex on Jl. Tombak, Medan Tembung District, Medan City, North Sumatra. The research method used in this research is the experimental and observation method. The aim of this research is to determine the content of organic fertilizer made from mixed waste of onion skins and garlic skins with used rice water washing. And the results of the research that has been carried out show that the organic fertilizer that the researchers made failed due to several factors, such as perhaps there being onion skins that had rotted and should not be used and also the fermentation process time was too long, so it did not meet the required standards. Apart from that, when filtering to remove onion skin waste, the liquid fertilizer the researchers made smelled pungent and rotten.

Corn plants are one of the most important carbohydrates producing plants in the world, apart from wheat and rice. Generally corn plants are just useded with the seeds. The lot of corn plant as art of decorating nails as a new innovation in the fields of nailart. The purpose of the research is to know how to use of corn plants as the art of decorating nails them in spring, knowing the result of validation of nailart product by utilizing corn skin, knowing the results of the public favorite level of nailart by utilizing corn skin. The research was carried out by observation methods, experiments, documentation, library, and questionnaire (inquiry). The manufacture of nailart from the corn plant is carried out three stages, namely corn skin drying, preparation of tools and ingredients for decorating nails from corn plants, and the stages of making art adorn the nails from corn plants. The validation outcomes of product validation of 6 validator choose product 3 because it fits the theme spring. The result of the favorite test to 20 respondents through google form total overall can be concluded 96,5% of respondent like and agree with the presence of nailart product from corn plants. Research suggestions need a special measurement on flower petals so that a consistent shape. When processed the corn skin is vulnerable to tears, drying should not be too long  

Indonesia is the sixth largest country with diabetes in the world. Of the total, most people make rice as a staple food so that many people suffer from diabetes due to irregular eating patterns and lack of exercise. This review article is an overview of the importance of maintaining blood sugar levels. It is hoped that maintaining blood sugar levels can be started from a small-scale community so that it can reduce diabetes sufferers in Indonesia.

Indonesia is one of the thrid largest rice producers after India and China, but Indonesia still imports to other countries because Indonesia's population countinues to increase. This study aims to determine the influience of harvested land area, pupulation, rice production, rice consumption, local rice prices, national rice reserves and cassava prices on rice imports in Indonesia. Hypotesis testing with multiple linear regression with help of eviews 12. The data used is a time series between 1980-2022 for 43 years. Research data is sourced from the Food Agriculture Organization (FAO), the Ministry of Trade, BPS, scientific journals and various other websites. The results showed that the area of harvested land, population, rice production,  rice comsumtion, local rice prices, national rice reserves and cassava prices  simultaneously have a significant influence on rice imports. Partially, the varibeles of harvested land area, national rice reserves, population, local rice prices, and cassava prices have a significant effect on rice imports in Indonesia. Variable rice production and comsumtion have an insignificant influence on rice imports in Indonesia. The implication of this study is that with the renewal of years and variables of rice subtitution goods, it is hoped that the goverment can apply effectively and effeciently, this is because it will have an impact on reducing imports, so that Indonesia does not continue to depend on other countries

Indonesia is one of the thrid largest rice producers after India and China, but Indonesia still imports to other countries because Indonesia's population countinues to increase. This study aims to determine the influience of harvested land area, pupulation, rice production, rice consumption, local rice prices, national rice reserves and cassava prices on rice imports in Indonesia. Hypotesis testing with multiple linear regression with help of eviews 12. The data used is a time series between 1980-2022 for 43 years. Research data is sourced from the Food Agriculture Organization (FAO), the Ministry of Trade, BPS, scientific journals and various other websites. The results showed that the area of harvested land, population, rice production,  rice comsumtion, local rice prices, national rice reserves and cassava prices  simultaneously have a significant influence on rice imports. Partially, the varibeles of harvested land area, national rice reserves, population, local rice prices, and cassava prices have a significant effect on rice imports in Indonesia. Variable rice production and comsumtion have an insignificant influence on rice imports in Indonesia. The implication of this study is that with the renewal of years and variables of rice subtitution goods, it is hoped that the goverment can apply effectively and effeciently, this is because it will have an impact on reducing imports, so that Indonesia does not continue to depend on other countries  

Agriculture is a crucial sector in development because it serves as the primary sector for meeting national food needs and security. Due to its significant role, farmers as the main actors in agriculture need to possess good financial literacy, which ultimately impacts the performance of agricultural businesses. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine the impact of financial literacy on the performance of rice farmers. This study was conducted in Pamona Puselemba District, Poso Regency. The researcher used a quantitative approach with a survey method. The sample size of the study was 100 rice farmers, obtained using simple random sampling technique from a population of 2,226. Simple regression was used as the data analysis technique. The results of the study indicate that financial literacy has a positive and significant impact on the performance of rice farmers. Thus, financial literacy plays an important and multidimensional role in enhancing the performance of rice farmers.

This study aims to empower farmer groups in applying appropriate technology to rice farming productivity in Sukajadi Village, Sadananya District, Ciamis Regency. The research methods used include field surveys and analysis of productivity data from farmers who apply this technology compared to those who do not. Primary data was collected through structured interviews with farmers and direct observation in the field during the research period. Data analysis was carried out by comparing rice production results, efficiency of using agricultural inputs, and farmer income before and after adopting appropriate technology. The research results show that the adoption of appropriate technology significantly increases rice productivity in terms of the number of harvests per hectare and reduces the costs of certain inputs such as fertilizers and pesticides. In addition, farmers who apply this technology also report better income increases compared to conventional methods. These findings support the importance of implementing appropriate technology in improving food security and the economy of farmers in rural areas such as Sukajadi Village. This research contributes to expanding understanding of the practical benefits of appropriate technology in the context of rice farming in Indonesia.