Improving the Competency of the Karya Petamba Farmer Group through Training and Assistance Palu Valley Shallot Cultivation: Peningkatan Kompetensi Kelompok Tani Karya Petamba melalui Pelatihan dan Pendampingan Budidaya Bawang Lembah Palu

Abdul Razzaaq; Andi Indriani  Ibrahim; Mohammad Ali Murad; Syahir  Natsir; Pricylia Chintya  Dewi Buntuang

doi:10.57152/consen.v6i2.3030

Authors

Abdul Razzaaq Universitas Tadulako
Andi Indriani Ibrahim Universitas Tadulako
Mohammad Ali Murad Universitas Tadulako
Syahir Natsir Universitas Tadulako
Pricylia Chintya Dewi Buntuang Universitas Tadulako

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.57152/consen.v6i2.3030

Keywords:

Community Service, Farmer Competence, Mentoring, Farmer Groups, Palu Valley Shallot

Abstract

The Karya Petamba Farmer Group in Tanamodindi Urban Village still lacks the skills required to apply cultivation techniques for the Palu Valley Shallot (Bawang Lembah Palu). This deficiency negatively impacts their agricultural yields and the sustainability of their farming operations. This community service program aims to enhance the farmers' skills through extension services, training, the provision of production equipment, and guidance on sustainable cultivation practices. A participatory approach was employed, encompassing needs assessment, extension services, technical training, equipment distribution, field-based mentoring, and monitoring and evaluation. The results demonstrate an improvement in the farmers' knowledge and skills regarding land preparation, planting, fertilization, pest and disease control, and harvest management. Regular mentoring assisted farmers in applying cultivation techniques suited to local land conditions and in resolving issues that arose during the production process. This skill enhancement positively impacted the group's output; the use of 1,500 kg of seed stock resulted in a harvest of 5,179 kg, achieving a productivity ratio of 1:3.45. Of the total harvest, 3,720 kg were sold, generating revenue of IDR 114,900,000, while 1,459 kg were retained as seed stock for the subsequent planting season. This community service initiative demonstrates that continuous extension, training, and mentoring can effectively improve the skills, self-reliance, and productivity of Karya Petamba Farmer Group members in managing their Palu Valley Shallot farming operations.

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