Pelatihan pembuatan biofertilizer sebagai alternatif pupuk sintetis untuk mendukung pertanian berkelanjutan di Desa Sei Ilai, Kecamatan Beduai, Kabupaten Sanggau, Kalimantan Barat

Abstract

Abstrak

Ketergantungan terhadap pupuk sintetis secara terus-menerus dan kurang terkendali berpotensi memengaruhi kualitas tanah serta meningkatkan biaya produksi pertanian. Biofertilizer berbasis bakteri indigenus Bacillus cereus merupakan salah satu alternatif pupuk hayati yang dapat mendukung pertanian berkelanjutan. Namun, pemahaman dan keterampilan petani dalam pembuatan serta aplikasinya masih perlu diperkuat, termasuk di Desa Sei Ilai, Kecamatan Beduai, Kabupaten Sanggau. Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan memberikan pengetahuan dan keterampilan kepada petani dalam pembuatan dan pemanfaatan  sebagai alternatif pupuk sintetis. Kegiatan melibatkan 18 peserta dari kelompok tani dan dilaksanakan melalui tiga tahap, yaitu persiapan berupa pembuatan starter bakteri indigenus dan formulasi biofertilizer, pelaksanaan berupa penyampaian materi dan demonstrasi pembuatan  “Bacterient”, serta evaluasi melalui kuesioner kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan bahwa 67% peserta telah mengenal istilah biofertilizer sebelum kegiatan. Pelaksanaan kegiatan dinilai sangat baik oleh 54% peserta dan baik oleh 46% peserta. Sebanyak 92% peserta menyatakan berminat menerapkan biofertilizer pada lahan pertanian masing-masing. Aspek yang paling disukai adalah pengetahuan mengenai pembuatan dan pemanfaatan biofertilizer, sedangkan sebagian peserta mengharapkan penambahan praktik langsung di lahan pertanian pada kegiatan berikutnya. Kegiatan ini memberikan pengalaman praktis mengenai pembuatan dan pemanfaatan biofertilizer serta menunjukkan respons positif peserta terhadap penerapannya sebagai alternatif pupuk sintetis.

Kata kunci: biofertilizer; bakteri indigenus; Bacillus cereus; pelatihan petani; pertanian berkelanjutan.

Abstract

Continuous and poorly controlled reliance on synthetic fertilizers may adversely affect soil quality and increase agricultural production costs. Biofertilizer containing indigenous Bacillus cereus is one potential alternative that can support sustainable agriculture. However, farmers’ knowledge and practical skills in biofertilizer production and application still need to be strengthened, including in Sei Ilai Village, Beduai District, Sanggau Regency. This community service activity aimed to provide farmers with knowledge and practical skills in producing and utilizing biofertilizer as an alternative to synthetic fertilizers. The activity involved 18 participants from a local farmer group and was conducted in three stages: preparation, including the production of indigenous bacterial starter cultures and biofertilizer formulation; implementation, consisting of material delivery and a demonstration of “Bacterient” biofertilizer production; and evaluation through quantitative and qualitative questionnaires. The evaluation showed that 67% of participants had previously heard of the term biofertilizer. The activity was rated as very good by 54% of participants and good by 46%. Furthermore, 92% of participants expressed an interest in applying biofertilizer to their respective agricultural fields. Participants particularly appreciated the knowledge gained regarding biofertilizer production and utilization, while some suggested increasing the proportion of hands-on practice in agricultural fields in future activities. Overall, the activity provided participants with practical experience in biofertilizer production and utilization and demonstrated a positive response toward its application as an alternative to synthetic fertilizers.

Keywords: biofertilizer; indigenous bacteria; Bacillus cereus; farmer training; sustainable agriculture