COMUNITY EMPOWERMENT THROUGH LIQUID ORGANIC FERTILIZER PRODUCTION

Abstract

The community empowerment activity through the production of liquid organic fertilizer in Ngestiharjo, Kasihan, Bantul, aims to enhance the community's knowledge and skills in managing natural resources sustainably. This program involved farmers and Karang Taruna members in the production of liquid organic fertilizer using natural materials such as tempe, sprouts, banana stems, coconut water, and fernipan. The resulting fermented liquid fertilizer can be used to improve soil fertility and agricultural yields without harming the environment. In addition to environmental benefits, this activity also empowers the community socially and economically by reducing dependence on expensive chemical fertilizers. This program is expected to become a model of sustainable agriculture-based empowerment that can be applied in other villages.