SOCIALIZATION OF THE BLACK SOLDIER FLY (Hermetia illucens) UTILIZATION AS COMPOST AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY ANIMAL FEED TO FARMERS IN DISASTER PRONE ZONE, BENJOT VILLAGE, CIANJUR
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Focus this activity is on the use of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) (Hermetia illucens) as compost and environmentally friendly animal feed for farmers in disaster-prone zones, in Benjot Village, Cianjur. The purpose of this activity is to increase the knowledge and understanding of farmer group partners in the use of BSF biotic components to increase environmentally friendly agricultural and livestock production and to increase the knowledge and understanding of farmer group partners in organic waste management. Method used was socialization, workshops, and field assistance to farmer groups in Benjot Village. This event aims to provide an in-depth understanding of BSF's potential to decompose organic waste into compost and a source of animal feed. In addition, a direct approach is provided through workshops, where farmer group partners can be directly involved in the utilization of BSF biotic components and organic waste management. The results of this community service activity show a significant increase in the knowledge and understanding of farmer group partners regarding the benefits of BSF in processing organic waste into high-quality compost and highly nutritious animal feed. Farmers are also able to manage organic waste more effectively, reducing environmental impact and the same time creating valuable resources from waste.
Source: ICCD
Institution: Universitas Sahid Jakarta
Language: English
Subfield: Insect Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4404664969