This research aims to analyze the comparison of lowland rice harvest costs between traditional methods and the use of combine harvester technology in Padang Siring Village, Seginim District, South Bengkulu Regency. A total of 56 farmers were research respondents, consisting of 28 farmers using combine harvesters and 28 farmers using traditional methods. Primary data was collected through observation and interviews, while secondary data came from related agency documents. The research results show that the average cost of harvesting using traditional methods reaches IDR 2,560,000, while the cost of harvesting using a Combine Harvester is IDR 1,865,000, with a cost difference of IDR 695,000. Combine Harvester provides higher cost efficiency because it only requires IDR 500/kg for production wages and harvest time is shorter, namely one day for one hectare. In contrast, traditional methods require more labor and time, so they are more expensive. Reasons why farmers choose traditional methods include muddy land conditions, narrow rice fields, and inconsistent harvests. This research concludes that the use of a Combine Harvester is more efficient in terms of cost and time, but its implementation is still hampered by land conditions. It is hoped that this study can become a reference in encouraging the adoption of appropriate technology in the agricultural sector to support sustainable food self-sufficiency.

This research aims to analyze the palm oil agribusiness partnership pattern implemented by PT. Bengkulu Sustainable Palm Oil in Kedurang Ilir District, South Bengkulu, along with its impact on farmer partners. The research method was carried out descriptively with a qualitative approach, using primary data through in-depth interviews and secondary data from related documents. Respondents consisted of 440 partner farmers and 2 companies selected purposively. The research results show that the partnership pattern implemented is the Plasma Core Pattern (IP), where PT. Bengkulu Sawit Lestari acts as the core that guides and purchases the results of plasma farmers. The conflicts that occurred were relatively low, with the majority of partner farmers stating that there were no physical or significant conflicts. From an economic aspect, partner farmers produce an average of 4,038 kg of FFB per month, with a selling price of Rp. 1,948 per kilogram, resulting in net income of Rp. 5,512,443 per month after deducting costs. In conclusion, this agribusiness partnership succeeded in increasing farmer productivity and income, despite deficiencies in training and financial reporting by the company. It is recommended that companies and farmers jointly write written sanctions in agreements, increase training, and provide monthly financial reports to strengthen partnership relations.

Trend penyakit di Indonesia sudah mulai bertambah menjadi gizi lebih dan gizi kurang yang sering disebut “double burden” menjadi pemicu lahirnya berbagai penyakit degeneratif. Kebiasaan buruk yang sering terjadi di mayarakat diantaranya waktu pemberian makan pertama yang lebih cepat, frekuensi makan yang lebih sering mengarah pada gizi lebih dan kebiasaan buruk anak hanya tertarik pada makanan kesukaan seperti mi, es krim dan nugget menyebabkan masalah kekurangan gizi, apalagi produk di pasaran rentan akan kehigienitasan serta penambahan bahan pengawet dan pewarna. Kondisi yang sama sama juga terjadi pada kelompok masyarakat Majelis Taklim Masjid Al-Ikhlas Kelurahan Surabaya Kecamatan Sungai Serut Kota Bengkulu yang beranggotakan ibu-ibu rumah tangga dari empat RT di Kelurahan Surabaya Kecamatan Sungai Serut Kota Bengkulu. Sayangnya, kreativitas, pengetahuan dan keterampilan ibu-ibu rumah tangga yang rendah menjadi penghalang untuk membuat makanan sehat. Oleh karena itu dilakukan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat oleh Tim Program Kemitraan Masyarakat Stimulus (PKMS) berupa pelatihan teknologi pengolahan, pengemasan, penentuan daya terima konsumen, pendugaan umur simpan, dan pemasaran dari aplikasi pangan fungsional makanan sehat untuk balita dan anak-anak sehingga terbentuknya kelompok kewirausahaan dengan sarana pendukung berupa peralatan produksi.

Kata Kunci : pangan fungsional, gizi lebih, gizi kurang, makanan kesukaan, Majelis Taklim Masjid Al-Ikhlas Kelurahan Surabaya.