Using The Refugia Plant as an Alternative Habitat for Predatory Insects On Potato Plants

One of the technological innovations that is very relevant for the implementation of IPM is habitat manipulation using refugia plants to conserve predatory insect. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of different species of Refugia plants on the diversity and species richness of predator on potato plants and their production yields. The research method used was a field experimental method with a randomized block design with 5 treatments of Refugia plant species repeated 3 times. The data were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and are further tested by Honest Significant Difference (BNJ) analysis at a significance level of 5 percent. The results showed that nine predatory species were found in refugia and potato plants, namely Crytoleamus montrouzieri, Cocinella transversalis, Coleophora inaequalis, Monocielus sexmaculatus, Axion plagiatum, Coleophora reniplagiata, Illeis koebelei, Mantidae and Formicidae. The insect diversity index (H') of the predators found was rated as moderate for all treatments, ranging from 1.2 to 1.9

Exploring species and pests of stingless bee in Bengkaung Village and Buwun Sejati Village, West Lombok

Stingless bees are highly diverse insects in Indonesia and play a role in providing ecosystem services by helping to pollinate crops and produce honey. However, pests present as an obstacle that can disrupt and reduce the number of individual bees and can even cause bees to escape from their nests. The aims of this research are to identify the species of stingless bees bred by beekeepers and to identify pests that affect stingless bees in colony boxes. The research was conducted in Bengkaung and Buwun Sejati villages from July to September 2023. The method used in this study was direct observation and survey of stingless beekeepers. Stingless bee and pest samples from boxes containing various species of stingless bees were taken to the Plant Protection Laboratory at University of Mataram for identification. Results show that four species of stingless bees are cultivated, namely Tetragonula fuscobalteata, Tetragonula biori, Tetragonula clypearis and Tetragonula sapiens. The pest species found were lizards (Gekkonidae), ants (Formicidae), spiders (Archidae), wasps (Vespidae), mites (Varroidae), beetles (Histeridae) and Assasin Bug (Reduviidae)

Technical performance test of drip irrigation system on cayenne pepper (Capsicum frutescens L.) cultivation in dry land of Slengen Village, North Lombok

Cayenne pepper (Capsicum frutescens L.) is an agricultural commodity with a high economic value. Increasing cayenne pepper production in dry lands is hampered by limited water availability. Therefore, water use efficiency is required, one of which is the implementation of drip irrigation. This study aimed to test the performance of a drip irrigation system in the cayenne pepper farmland of Slengen Village, which is located in the lowlands with a dry climate (D4). Emitter discharge, emitter flow rate, and crop water requirements were used to determine the length of time the drip irrigation system was operational at each growth phase. The results show that the emitter discharge uniformity coefficient was 86.6% with a droplet distribution efficiency of 89.80%, which is included in the good category. This indicates that the drip irrigation system is suitable for irrigating plants evenly within the required water volume

Pelatihan dan Pendampingan Pengolahan Kentang Industri pada Kelompok Wanita Tani di Kecamatan Sembalun

This Community Empowerment (PkM) aims to increase partners' knowledge about processing technology for various types of industrial processed potato products, SPP-IRT licensing procedures, packaging and labeling of processed potato products, and business management of processed potato businesses digitally. This activity was attended by 20 participants from the Sembalun and Segara Muncar Women Farmer Groups (KWT). The methods used are lectures, discussions and product processing assistance. The results of the activities show that PkM activities are carried out smoothly, producing a variety of market-ready processed products including bread, potato crunchy strips, pia and potato sticks. Organoleptic test results with 50 consumer panelists stated that the products made were liked, marketable, and had appropriate packaging.Pemberdayaan Masyarakat (PkM) ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan mitra tentang teknologi pengolahan berbagai jenis produk industri olahan kentang, tata cara perizinan SPP-IRT, pengemasan dan pelabelan produk olahan kentang, serta pengelolaan usaha usaha olahan kentang secara digital. Kegiatan ini diikuti oleh 20 peserta dari Kelompok Wanita Tani (KWT) Sembalun dan Segara Muncar. Metode yang digunakan adalah ceramah, diskusi dan pendampingan pengolahan produk. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan PkM berjalan lancar, menghasilkan berbagai produk olahan siap pasar antara lain roti, keripik kentang, pia dan stik kentang. Hasil uji organoleptik dengan 50 panelis konsumen menyatakan bahwa produk yang dibuat disukai, dapat dipasarkan, dan memiliki kemasan yang sesuai

Effects of Media Combination and Fertilization Frequency on Growth and Yield of Pakcoy

The demand for pakcoy continues to increase as more people must be aware of their nutritional needs. One important factor in pakcoy cultivation is the use of planting media. The main objective was to find out the best media combination and frequency to apply fertilizers for efficiency in intensive growing. The research was conducted in Cikabayan, IPB Bogor using RAL Factorial with six treatment combination and three replications. The first factor was media combination (rice husk, cocopeat, and compost), while the second factor was fertilization frequency (every week and every two weeks). Parameters observation consists of vegetative growth (plant height, number of leaves wide and length of leaves, and width of the stump) and plant production (wet weight and weight suitable for consumption). Research results indicated that planting media combination of rice husk and compost (1:1) gave a better result than other treatments in increasing leaf length (11.36 cm) and wet weight (47.12 grams). The frequency of application of foliar fertilizer had no different effect on pakcoy growth and yield and no interaction significantly between media combination and fertilization frequency

Beekeeping and Managed Bee Diversity in Indonesia: Perspective and Preference of Beekeepers

There is a high diversity of bees in the tropics, including honey bees and stingless bees, which are the main sources for honey and other ecosystem services. In Indonesia, beekeeping practices have been developed for centuries, and they have been part of many cultural practices in many traditional communities. The objective of this research was to study the beekeeping status and managed bee diversity in Indonesia and to investigate beekeepers’ perspectives on the factors and obstacles related to beekeeping. Direct interview and online interview were conducted to gain data on bees and beekeepers. In total, 272 beekeepers were interviewed across 25 provinces. Samplings of honey bees and stingless bees were also done during direct interviews for further identification and, when possible, pollen identification. All data and specimens were then sent to IPB Bogor for compilation and identification. We recorded 22 species of bees, including 3 species of honey bees and 19 species of stingless bees, that are reared by Indonesian beekeepers, with Apis cerana and Tetragonula laeviceps as the most common species. Our research also found that the majority of beekeepers fall into the category of the younger generation (30–39 years old) with educational background mostly from senior high school. Based on the beekeepers’ perspectives, there are several obstacles to beekeeping, especially the occurrence of death of bee foragers attributed to climate, food source, and pesticides. In conclusion, there is a need to develop a strategy for beekeeping and bee conservation in Indonesia, especially for adaptation and mitigation from environmental changes with a particular focus on climate and land-use change