Composition of species, utilization, and conservation status of plant species in the sugar palm (Arenga pinnata) agroforestry system

Background: The goal of agroforestry is to integrate perennial crops, seasonal crops, and livestock to increase income, protect the environment, and support sustainable resource management by maintaining soil fertility, biodiversity, and food security. The agroforestry system's principal components, such as trees, agricultural crops, and livestock, are interdependent to optimize and sustainably utilize resources. This study aims to determine the composition of plant species in sugar palm (Arenga pinnata) agroforestry, to identify plant utilization, and to assess the conservation status of plant species within the sugar palm agroforestry system. Methods: This study employed a quantitative approach, using survey methods and plant data collection by exploring the research site and observing all plant species present, accompanied by photography using a digital camera.  Findings: The results indicate that the sugar palm (Arenga pinnata) agroforestry system has significant potential in supporting environmental sustainability and community welfare. A total of 31 plant species were identified, with 12 of them having recorded data in the IUCN with a Least Concern category. Conclusion: Based on data from the IUCN Red List, 10 identified species are distributed in Sulaw esi Island, including Pangium edule Reinw, Arenga pinnata (Wurmb) Merr., Musa acuminata Colla, Hellenia speciosa (J.Koenig) S.R.Dutta, Macaranga tanarius (L.) Müll.Arg., Mimosa pudica L., Ficus septica Burm.f., Tacca leontopetaloides (L.) Kuntze, Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn., and Ficus minahassae (de Vriese & Teijsm.) Miq. Novelty/Originality of this article: The novelty of this research lies in its comprehensive exploration of plant species composition, utilization, and conservation status within the sugar palm (Arenga pinnata) agroforestry system

Sustainability business in the culinary sector: A systematic literature review

Background: Business sustainability issues arise in the culinary sector due to the need to balance growth with environmental, social, and economic impacts. The purpose of this study is to analyze the business strategies used by culinary businesses to achieve sustainability. Methods: This research uses the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method with the PRISMA protocol. Literature searches were conducted on the Google Scholar database using keywords such as "sustainability business," "culinary business," and "Indonesia." Using Harzing's Publish or Perish application, 17 articles were selected that met the criteria. Finding: This research uses the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method with the PRISMA protocol. Literature searches were conducted on the Google Scholar database using keywords such as "sustainability business," "culinary business," and "Indonesia." Using Harzing's Publish or Perish application, 17 articles were selected that met the criteria. Conclusion: The study concludes that the sustainability of culinary businesses in Indonesia depends on the ability to integrate environmental, social, and economic strategies simultaneously. Novelty/Originality: This article provides originality by being one of the first Systematic Literature Reviews (SLR) that specifically maps sustainability strategies in Indonesia’s culinary sector using the PRISMA protocol

Bruceshield: Internet of things integrated biometric and food detection system to eradicate brucellosis milk contamination

Background: Brucellosis is a zoonotic infectious disease caused by the bacteria of the genus Brucella spp. that causes abortion and chronic disease in animals and humans, resulting in economic losses worldwide. Brucellosis remains endemic in ruminant livestock in Indonesia, with a prevalence rate of 40% in ruminants and the highest incidence of cases is in Java Island. Vaccination, livestock movement monitoring, and diagnostic methods such as PCR can prevent this disease, but those methods are challenged by cost and a lack of trained personnel. Methods: The methodology used in this article is a literature review. Design ideas were identified from various international and national journal literature with the main focus on test methods consisting of Multiple Cross Displacement Amplification - Lateral Flow Biosensor (MCDA-LFB) test, Retinal Biometric system, Static QR-Code system, and Internet of Things (IoT). Findings: Bruceshield is a complete entity combining animal retinal biometrics, food detection using MCDA-LFB technology, and IoT for accurate identification, rapid detection, and effective data collection of IoT-ready devices. Some of these methods include MCDA-LFB for DNA analysis, retinal biometric systems for animal identification, and static QR codes that report parasite detection and enable traceability to the consumer in dairy products. Conclusion: Bruceshield presents an innovative solution to support the vision of 'Brucellosis Free Indonesia 2025' by integrating advanced diagnostic and monitoring systems, contributing to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 3 and the One Health paradigm. This system holds the potential to enhance disease prevention, improve livestock traceability, and promote transparency and safety within the dairy and livestock industry. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study introduces Bruceshield, an integrated system combining retinal biometrics, MCDA-LFB technology, and IoT for accurate livestock identification, rapid disease detection, and effective data collection.

Integrating natural resource potential and technological innovation: An interdisciplinary study on the development of seaweed-based bioplastics in indonesia as an alternative to conventional plastics

Background: Plastic usage has become an integral part of modern life, spanning applications from food packaging and single-use bags to large-scale industrial uses. With plastic waste ranking as the second largest type of waste in Indonesia—and with Indonesia identified by a Nature journal (9 September 2024) as the world’s third largest contributor of plastic pollution at 3.4 million metric tons per year—the environmental impact is significant, especially considering plastic's persistence for hundreds to thousands of years. Methods: This research employs a qualitative approach, analyzing relevant literature, policy documents, and industry reports to assess the opportunities and challenges in developing bioplastics made from seaweed in Indonesia. Findings: he study finds that seaweed-based bioplastics, which are naturally degradable within four to six weeks and even edible, offer a promising alternative to conventional plastics. Indonesia’s position as the second-largest seaweed producer globally presents a unique opportunity to harness social, economic, and environmental benefits. However, challenges remain in scaling sustainable seaweed aquaculture, adopting efficient technologies, and formulating supportive policies, with international cooperation in knowledge and technology transfer deemed essential. Conclusion: The development of seaweed-based bioplastics in Indonesia could serve as a sustainable solution to the plastic waste crisis, provided that targeted research, policy reforms, and industry collaborations are implemented. Novelty/Originality of this article: This research uniquely integrates environmental, economic, and social perspectives to advance the emerging field of seaweed-based bioplastics, highlighting the potential for international partnerships to drive sustainable innovation in Indonesia

Building resilience in Indonesian agrarian communities: Adaptation strategies and institutional barriers in response to climate change

Background: Climate change has become a real threat to the agricultural sector in Indonesia, with significant impacts on productivity, food security, and the welfare of farmers. Rising global temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, and extreme climate events have increased the risk of crop failure and reduced the adaptive capacity of agrarian communities. This study aims to examine the adaptation and resilience strategies of agrarian communities in responding to climate change, as well as to identify the structural and institutional barriers they face. Methods: The research employs a qualitative approach with a case study design in several climate-vulnerable areas, including Wonosobo, Bima, and Maros. Data was collected through participatory observations, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and document analysis. The Sustainable Livelihood Framework is used to analyze five types of capital that influence farmers' adaptive capacity: natural, human, social, physical, and financial capital. Thematic analysis is applied to explore narrative patterns of farmers' adaptation to climate change. Findings: The findings of this research are expected to contribute to the formulation of community-based adaptation policies and the strengthening of climate-resilient agricultural systems. Conclusion: This study highlights the significant impact of climate change on agricultural livelihoods in Indonesia, while also revealing the adaptive resilience strategies developed by communities through various livelihood assets. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study also highlights the importance of institutional support, adaptive technologies, and the preservation of local wisdom as integral components of strategies to enhance the resilience of agrarian communities in Indonesia

A web-based educational information system for urban agriculture management as a solution to urban land conversion

Background: Urban industrial development is directly correlated with population density. Data from BPS (Statistics Indonesia) during 1998-2002 indicates a significant conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural purposes, approximately ±110,000 hectares annually. This highlights the inevitability of urban infrastructure development. As urban expansion reduces agricultural land, population density and food security needs inversely correlate with current land availability. Methods: This research uses problem identification, literature review, potential analysis, and strategy design methodology to address agricultural challenges in urban settings. Finding: Based on these challenges, we propose the "Soperku (My Agricultural Solution)" website as an innovative solution. Soperku is an internet-integrated platform that facilitates knowledge exchange about urban agriculture preservation and agricultural entrepreneurship. The platform implements urban farming concepts such as vertical farming, hydroponics, and rooftop gardening for urban residences. A key feature is the involvement of competent stakeholders, ensuring the validity of information through a triple helix model, which includes academics, business practitioners, and government entities. These stakeholders collaborate within an integrated framework of information chains, public services, and product marketing. Academic institutions can disseminate research through the Soperku platform, while government support is crucial in creating favorable economic regulations to attract agricultural businesses. Conclusion: The Soperku website aims to provide educational services to society and foster agricultural environments in urban industrial settings, making it easier to learn and implement agricultural practices. This initiative benefits younger generations who will become future drivers of Indonesia's economy. Novelty/Originality: By integrating triple helix stakeholders and modern agricultural techniques, Soperku offers a novel approach to maintaining agricultural practices in increasingly urbanized environments.

Model pembangunan pertanian desa palur

Agricultural development plays a crucial role in Indonesia's economic growth, particularly because the majority of its population relies on the agricultural sector. However, this sector faces several challenges, such as structural, institutional, and technological issues. To address these challenges, Palur Village, Mojolaban District, Sukoharjo Regency, is the focus of this study. Through descriptive analysis method, primary and secondary data were obtained through interviews, observations, and recordings. Palur Village's potential includes significant agricultural land and productive human resources, but it faces issues of resource allocation and a lack of interest in agriculture. Structural transformation indicates a shift from the agricultural sector to the industrial or service sectors, but with low incomes. Institutional transformation, on one hand, shows continuity in existing institutional functions without major changes, but the success and changes occurring in local financial institutions indicate the need for further transformation. Technology transfer, especially through the use of modern tools and technology in agriculture, has brought positive changes but still faces challenges in adopting innovations. Based on this analysis, the appropriate agricultural development model for Palur Village is The Diffusion Model, which emphasizes education and the dissemination of technology to enhance productivity and address the challenges faced by local farmers. With proper implementation, this model can serve as a foundation for improving welfare and economic growth in Palur Village and similar areas

Analisis daya dukung lahan pertanian Indonesia pada bonus demografi tahun 2025

Currently, Indonesia is striving to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), one of which is to eradicate hunger. Indonesia faces significant challenges in meeting the food needs of its population. Food needs are influenced by population growth rates and the composition of the population during the demographic bonus expected to occur between 2020-2030 (Casmudi, 2016). The population of Indonesia continues to increase from year to year. Based on projection data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) for the period 2010-2025, Indonesia's population continues to increase at a growth rate of 1.7% per year. In 2018, the population of Indonesia was 265,015,300 (BPS, 2018). During the demographic bonus, the proportion of the working-age population is larger than that of children and the elderly. The increasing number of productive age individuals will increase the demand for rice as the staple food of the Indonesian people to fulfill nutritional needs. It is estimated that the population at the peak of the demographic bonus will be 284,829,000 (BPS, 2018) with a working-age composition of 70% (Casmudi, 2016). The increase in population and the composition of the working-age population drive the increased demand for rice. In order to support the success of the 2025 demographic bonus, adequate support is needed. The carrying capacity of agriculture, especially rice cultivation, is analyzed to determine the position of Indonesia's rice agricultural land carrying capacity so that it can be considered in formulating appropriate policies to meet food needs independently. The objective of this research is to analyze the carrying capacity of agricultural land during the demographic bonus, especially in 2025 as the peak demographic period, to determine the status of the carrying capacity of rice agricultural land. Based on the analysis of land carrying capacity in 2025 during the peak demographic bonus, the value of harvested rice land carrying capacity is 2.418, which means that Indonesia is a country that is already self-sufficient in food but has not yet been able to provide decent livelihoods for its population. Efforts that can be made to increase carrying capacity to improve the standard of living include increasing productivity and controlling the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural land

Model Analisis studi ketahanan pangan dalam rumah tangga nelayan Indonesia

Latar Belakang: Penelitian ini berusaha melihat kondisi pangan di perkampungan nelayan Indonesia sebagai salah satu perkampungan dengan angka kemiskinan yang cukup tinggi. Perkampungan nelayan menarik untuk diteliti karena memiliki potensi yang besar sebagai sumber pangan terutama protein, namun seringkali penduduknya mengalami kerawanan pangan. Tujuan penulisan ini adalah untuk melihat kebijakan-kebijakan apa yang dapat diusulkan kepada pemerintah sehingga tingkat kerawanan pangan di desa nelayan dapat diturunkan. Metode: Penelitian  ini menggunakan metode kualititatif deskriprif melaui proses literature review untuk memahami berbagai data sekunder yang dimiliki. Proses analisis akan menghasilkan temuan mengenai kebijakan yang dapat dilakukan oleh pemerintah. Temuan: Penelitian ini menganalisis ketahanan pangan rumah tangga pada setiap nelayan. Hasil yang dapat disimpulkan berupa pemahaman bahwa nelayan di perkampungan nelayan harus dibantu agar dapat meningkatkan taraf hidupnya. Selanjutnya, ketahanan pangan di perkampungan nelayan pun perlu ditingkatkan dengan melakukan berbagai program yang dilakukan secara komprehensif melalui mempertimbangkan FEW Nexus (Food,water and energy Nexus). Kesimpulan: Di samping itu, setiap program-program yang akan dijalankan perlu melibatkan peran serta masyarakat agar dapat berjalan dengan baik dan berkelanjutan. Hal ini agar kemakmuran masyarakat nelayan di Indonesia tetap terjamin

Pembuatan susu kedelai kental manis dengan gula jagung fortifikasi kalsium dari cangkang telur untuk penderita diabetes

Pendahuluan: Pengolahan susu dengan cara susu kental manis membuat dilema tersendiri bagi para penderita diabetes, karena kandungan gula susu kental manisberkisar pada angka 62.50%-64%. Sedangkan penderita diabetes hanya disarankan mengkonsumsi gula sebanyak 50 gr dalam sehari. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengetahui pembuatan susu kedelai kental manis dengan gula jagung dan pengaruhnya terhadap penambahan kalsium dari cangkang telur ayam ras. Parameter yang dikaji adalah uji organoleptic teradap panelis viskositas, protein, kadar gula, dan kadar kalsium. Metode: Metode penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan acak kelompok (RAK) dengan 3 faktor. Faktor 1 konsentrasi susu kedelai (45,45%, 55,56%, 57,14%) faktor 2 yaitu penambahan gula jagung sebanyak (24 gr dan 18 gr) dan factor 3 yaitu fortifikasi kalsium dengan cangkang telur sbanyak (0 gr, 1gr, 2 gr). Temuan: Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan terbaik berdasarkan uji organoleptik adalah susu kedelai kental manis dengan konsentrasi susu kedelai 55,56% dan 4% gula. Dan pada uji kadar kalsium serta protein didapatkan hasil terbaik pada penambahan sebanyak 1 gr cangkang telur ayam ras dengan viscositas 4300 cP. Kadar gula 40% kandungan protein dan kalsium masing-masing 5,05%v/w dan 1653,44 mg/kg. Kesimpulan: Dengan ini diperlukan perhatian lebih terkait kebutuhan nutrisi yang dibutuhkan oleh tubuh manusia