Agriwar Journal

Marketing Mix Analysis on Increasing Income of Floating Net Cage Farmers (Case Study in Kedisan Village, Kintamani)

I Putu Andre Suryadana, Sudiarta, Agus Maha — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 20:24:10 +0700

Batur's Lake is a crucial resource for both tourism and fisheries, notably for fish farming using floating net cages (FNC). FNC cultivation represents a rapidly growing industry, playing a pivotal role in the local economy. This study, conducted in Kedisan Traditional Village, Kintamani, Bangli Regency, employs analytical methods, including Partial Least Square (PLS) and descriptive analysis, to examine the impact of marketing mix elements on the income of FNC fish cultivators. With a sample size of 60 participants from the target population of floating net cage fish cultivators in 2023, key findings include: The marketing mix elements (product, price, promotion, and place) exhibit a positive and significant effect on the income level of FNC fish cultivators. Among these elements, the product emerges as the most influential indicator affecting the income levels of fish cultivators. Following enhancements in the quality of marketing mix elements, the average income level of FNC fish cultivators increases to Rp. 19,000,000 (Nineteen million rupiah) or 93.33% per harvest. These results underscore the importance of effective marketing mix strategies in elevating economic outcomes for fish cultivators engaged in FNC farming around Batur's Lake.

Maximizing Red Chili Yield through NPK Fertilizer and Agricultural Waste Biochar Utilization

Dewa Nyoman Adita, Yohanes Parlindungan Situmeang, Made Suarta — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 12:54:22 +0700

This study aims to determine the effect of NPK combined with biochar from various agricultural wastes in increasing the growth and yield of red chili plants. The research method used was a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with a factorial pattern, involving two factors and three replications. The first factor is the NPK fertilizer dosage, comprising four levels: 0, 300, 600, and 900 kg ha^-1. The second factor is the biochar treatment, consisting of four types: biochar from mangosteen skin, biochar from rambutan, biochar from coffee skin, and biochar from rice husk. The application of NPK fertilizer has a significant to very significant effect on all observed variables, except for intangible effects on variables such as stem diameter, root fresh weight, plant fresh weight, and root dry weight. The biochar treatment has no significant effect on all observed variables, except for fruit weight and fruit count, which show a significant effect. The interaction between NPK fertilizer and biochar has no significant effect on all observed variables, except for plant height, number of leaves, number of fruits, and fruit weight, which exhibit a significant to very significant effect. The highest fruit weight of 205.70 g was obtained from the interaction between a dosage of 900 kg ha^-1 with biochar from coffee skin, showing an increase of 114.72% compared to the lowest treatment fruit weight obtained from the interaction between no NPK dosage and biochar from rambutan, which was 95.80 g.

Agricultural Precision: Transformation and Sustainability

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 13:10:50 +0700

Agriculture, a crucial provider of food and raw materials, is evolving in response to technological advancements and population growth. Precision agriculture (PA), coupled with biochar utilization, has emerged to address global challenges such as resource scarcity, climate change, and rising food demands. PA employs IoT sensors for plant monitoring, enhancing efficiency and sustainability. The growing role of technology has sparked concerns about the environmental impact of modern agriculture, necessitating a balance between productivity and environmental preservation. Biochar, produced through biomass pyrolysis, offers soil benefits like improved structure and water retention while reducing CO₂ emissions and enhancing nutrient availability. Despite challenges like environmental variation and cost, opportunities lie in advanced research, partnerships, policies, waste management, and carbon footprint reduction. This literature study highlights the synergy between precision agriculture and biochar, showcasing potential for transformative and sustainable agricultural practices that address global food needs while safeguarding the environment.

Fertilizing NPK and Compost from Coffee Skins on Long Bean Plants

Umu Khairoh, Yohanes Parlindungan Situmeang, Made Suarta — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This research aims to examine the influence of NPK fertilizer and coffee husk compost and their combined influence on the growth and yield of long bean plants. The research was carried out in the Greenhouse of the Faculty of Agriculture, Warmadewa University from March to June 2022 using a two-factor randomized block design which was repeated three times. The first factor, NPK fertilizer (M), has four levels, namely M0 = 0 kg ha-1, M1 = 100 kg ha-1, M2 = 200 kg ha-1, M3 = 300 kg ha-1. The second factor, Coffee Skin Compost (K) treatment, consists of four levels: K0 = 0 ton ha-1, K1 = 15 ton ha-1, K2 = 30 ton ha-1, and K3 = 45 ton ha-1. Application of NPK fertilizer at a dose of 300 kg ha-1 resulted in the highest fruit weight of 136.29 g, an increase of 63.36% compared to the lowest fruit weight (83.43 g) in the 0 kg ha-1 NPK fertilizer treatment. Apart from that, the 45-ton ha-1 coffee skin compost treatment produced the highest fruit weight, namely 117.53 g, an increase of 27.58% compared to the lowest fruit weight (92.12 g) in the 0 kg ha-1 coffee skin compost treatment. In particular, the combination of 300 kg ha-1 of NPK fertilizer and 45 tons ha-1 of coffee husk compost produced the highest oven-dry weight, reaching 95.28 g.

Optimizing Cayenne Pepper Growth through Liquid Organic Fertilizer and NPK Fertilizer Application

Dionisius Rofanno Syahputra Assan, Yohanes Parlindungan Situmeang, Made Suarta — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 18:28:36 +0700

This research aims to determine the effect of applying liquid organic fertilizer and NPK fertilizer and their interactions, on the growth and yield of cayenne pepper plants (Capsicum frutescens L.) which was carried out in Kupang City, Oebobo District, East Nusa Tenggara starting in June 2023 until September 2023. This research method uses a randomized block design (RBD) arranged factorially with 2 factors. The first factor tried was liquid organic fertilizer (P) which consisted of 4 concentration levels, namely: P0 (0 cc L-1 water), P1 (25 cc L-1 water), P2 (50 cc L-1 water), and P3 (75 cc L-1 water). Meanwhile, the second factor that was tried was NPK (N) fertilizer which consisted of 4 dose levels, namely: N0 (0 kg ha-1), N1 (150 kg ha-1), N2 (300 kg ha-1) and N3 (450 kg ha-1). There were 16 combination treatments, each repeated 3 times so that 48 cayenne pepper plants were needed. This research results showed that the interaction between liquid organic fertilizer and NPK fertilizer had a real influence on almost all the variables observed except stem diameter and number of flowers formed. The highest average fruit weight per plant was obtained at a liquid organic fertilizer concentration of 25 cc L-1 water (P1), namely 110.17 g, or an increase of 12.32% when compared to treatment without liquid organic fertilizer, namely 98.08 g. Meanwhile, with NPK fertilizer treatment, the highest average fruit weight per plant was obtained at a dose of 150 kg ha-1, namely 115.25 g, or an increase of 26.41% when compared to the control (N0), which was only 91.17 g. The interaction of the POC concentration treatment of 75 cc L-1 water with an NPK fertilizer dose of 150 kg ha-1 (P3N1) gave the highest fruit weight gain of 133.00 g (P3N1) although supporting variables such as the growth of cayenne pepper plants gave different results. different in the treatment of liquid organic fertilizer concentration and NPK fertilizer dosage.