PEMBERDAYAAN KELOMPOK TANI KENTANG UNTUK MEWUJUDKAN SENTRA KENTANG UNGGUL DI KECAMATAN ULU ERE, KABUPATEN BANTAENG

The main problem faced by the Potato Farmer Group (FG) in the Ulu Ere Sub-District, Bantaeng Regency, South Sulawesi is the lack of knowledge about seedling management, cultivation and distribution of seeds, and processing of potato products. The purpose of this empowerment program is to increase FG participation in efforts to increase production, quality, seed clustering and processing of potato products. The methods used in achieving the program's objectives are counseling, demonstrating, and action research with stages as follows: a. Socialization, discussion of in the FG and community leaders, b. Empowerment of FG which includes demonstration plot of G2 potato (basic seed), and c. The development phase includes demonstration of the G3 (staple seed) potato cultivation area and improvement of the seed clustering system and processing of potato products. The results of the empowerment program show that: a. Demonstration plots for seedlings of G2 seedlings improves health, growth and seed production (18 tons/ha) and (b) Demonstration area of G3 potato seed cultivation increases health, growth, quality and seed production (20 tons/ha), and (c). It improves the ability of FG and their families in seed clustering, and processing of potato products (cake donuts, chips and potato chips).Keywords: Empowerment, farmer groups, potatoes.ABSTRAKPermasalahan utama yang dihadapi Kelompok Tani (KT) kentang di Wilayah Kecamatan Ulu Ere, Kabupaten Bantaeng, Sulawesi Selatan adalah masih rendahnya pengetahuan tentang pengelolaan pembibitan, budidaya, dan distribusi benih, serta pengolahan hasil kentang. Tujuan program pemberdayaan ini adalah meningkatkan partisipasi KT dalam melakukan usaha peningkatan produksi, mutu, klasterisasi benih dan pengolahan hasil kentang. Metode yang  digunakan dalam pencapaian tujuan program adalah penyuluhan, peragaan, dan kaji tindak dengan tahapan: a. Sosialisasi, diskusi KT dan tokoh masyarakat, b. Pemberdayaan KT yang meliputi demonstrasi plot pembibitan kentang G2 (benih dasar), dan c. Pengembangan yang meliputi demonstrasi area budidaya kentang G3 (benih pokok) dan perbaikan sistem klasterisasi benih dan pengolahan hasil kentang. Hasil program pemberdayaan menunjukkan bahwa: (a) Demonstrasi plot pembibitan benih kentang G2 meningkatkan kesehatan, pertumbuhan dan produksi benih (±18 ton/ha); (b) Demonstrasi area budidaya benih kentang G3 meningkatkan kesehatan, pertumbuhan, mutu  dan produksi benih (±20 ton/ha), dan (c) Meningkatkan kemampuan KT dan keluarganya dalam klasterisasi benih, dan pengolahan hasil kentang (Donat, Kripik dan Perkedel kentang).Kata kunci: Pemberdayaan, kelompok tani, kentang

COMPARING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR BEEF CATTLE BACKGROUNDING: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH

Livestock Production/Industries,

Analisis Filosofis Tentang, Metode Yesus dan Keterlibatan Jemaat Dalam Penginjilan

The purpose of this research is to obtain data about the Yesu method and the involvement of the Congregation in Evangelism. Research in this journal uses literature and observation. Research results show that evangelism is a way to tell people that you care about them, and God cares about them too. As a form of concern for people's safety, evangelism is a must for every follower of Christ, and a sign of your loyalty to Him. That spiritual growth takes place in the company of the redeemed and, on the other hand, as a witness for the group that needs to be redeemed

Summer-Long Grazing of High vs. Low Endophyte (\u3cem\u3eNeotyphodium coenophialum\u3c/em\u3e)-Infected Tall Fescue by Growing Beef Steers Results in Distinct Temporal Blood Analyte Response Patterns, with Poor Correlation to Serum Prolactin Levels

Previously, we reported the effects of fescue toxicosis on developing Angus-cross steer growth, carcass, hepatic mRNA, and protein expression profiles of selected serum proteins, and blood clinical and chemical profiles, after summer-long grazing (85 days) of high endophyte (HE)- vs. low endophyte (LE)-infected fescue pastures. We now report the temporal development of acute, intermediate, and chronic responses of biochemical and clinical blood analytes determined at specified time intervals (period 1, day 0–36; period 2, day 37–58; and period 3, day 59–85). Throughout the trial, the alkaloid concentrations of the HE forage was consistently 19–25 times greater (P ≤ 0.002) than the concentration in the LE forage, and HE vs. LE steers had continuously lower (P ≤ 0.049) serum prolactin (85%), cholesterol (27%), and albumin (5%), but greater red blood cells (7%). The HE steers had decreased (P = 0.003) ADG only during period 1 (−0.05 vs. 0.4 kg/day). For period 1, HE steers had reduced (P ≤ 0.090) numbers of eosinophils (55%) and lymphocytes (18%), serum triglyceride (27%), and an albumin/globulin ratio (9%), but an increased bilirubin concentration (20%). During period 2, serum LDH activities were 18% lower (P = 0.022) for HE vs. LE steers. During period 3, serum levels of ALP (32%), ALT (16%), AST (15%), creatine kinase (35%), glucose (10%), and LDH (23%) were lower (P ≤ 0.040) for HE steers. Correlation analysis of serum prolactin and other blood analytes revealed that triglycerides (P = 0.042) and creatinine (P = 0.021) were moderately correlated (r ≤ 0.433) with HE serum prolactin. In conclusion, three HE-induced blood analyte response patterns were identified: continually altered, initially altered, and subsequently “recovered,” or altered only after long-term exposure. Blood analytes affected by length of grazing HE vs. LE forages were either not or poorly correlated with serum prolactin. These data reveal important, temporal, data about how young cattle respond to the challenge of consuming HE pasture

Performance of Tall Fescue Varieties [1984]

The objective of the tall fescue breeding program is the development of varieties characterized by superior nutritive value (including reduced contents of perloline and loline alkaloids and the fungal endophyte, Epichloe typhina, (Acremonium coenophialum), palatability, disease resistance, and adaptation through the utilization of intergeneric and interspecific hybrid derivatives of ryegtass and tall fescue species. Varieties previously released from the breeding program were Kentucky 31, Kenwell; and Kenhy. Johnstone tall fescue, developed cooperatively by the Kentucky Agricultural Experiment Station and USDA-ARS, was released March 1, 1982, as a new variety. Johnstone is characterized as having low levels of perloline alkaloid and the fungal endophyte; Acremonium coenophialum, and improved forage quality during summer. It is expected that seed of Johnstone will be available commercially during 1985, and a good supply should be available for spring and summer 1986 planting

Geriatric Interdisciplinary Team Training

Educational Objectives 1. To demonstrate the importance of training health care professionals in inter-disciplinary teamwork and geriatric health issues. 2. To increase one’s knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the various disciplines involved in interdisciplinary teamwork

Agronomic and Animal Performance of Different Tall Fescue Varieties

The objective of the tall fescue breeding program is the development of varieties characterized by superior nutritive value (including reduced contents of perloline and loline alkaloids and minimal infestation of the fungal endophyte, Acremonium coenophialum), palatability, disease resistance, and adaptation through the utilization of intergeneric and interspecific hybrid derivatives of ryegrass and tall fescue species. Kentucky 31, Kenwell, and Kenhy were previously released from this breeding program. Johnstone tall fescue, developed cooperatively by the Kentucky Agricultural Experiment Station and USDA-ARS, was released March 1, 1982 as a new variety. Johnstone is characterized as having low levels of perloline alkaloid and the fungal endophyte (Acremonium coenophialum) and improved forage quality during summer. It is expected that seed of Johnstone will be available commercially during 1985, and a good supply be available for /\u27 spring and summer 1986 plantings