Empowering Women Farmers: Training in Organic Fertilizer Production for Sustainable Horticulture and Economic Growth

  • Riyanto Adji Universitas Presiden
  • Ayutyas Sayekti Institut Pertanian Bogor University
  • Ali Khamdi Muhammadiyah University of Semarang
Keywords: Women, Hydroponics, Liquid Organic Fertilizer, Horticultural Cultivation, Land for Public Facilities

Abstract

Women in Indonesia often bear the primary responsibility for household and childcare, a role inconsistent with global gender equality principles. This study focuses on a women’s farming group in the Griya Wana Karya Permai housing complex, Bubulak Village, Bogor City, who transformed public facility land into productive horticultural areas. To support their efforts, training was provided on producing liquid organic fertilizer to enhance crop productivity. The initiative also introduced hydroponic systems for cultivating vegetables like pak choy. Results showed that the women farmers successfully utilized organic waste to create both liquid and solid fertilizers, improving horticultural yields and contributing to family income. This activity not only promoted sustainable agriculture but also empowered women by providing them with new skills and economic opportunities, aligning with SDGs on gender equality, food security, and climate action

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Published
2025-03-18
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Adji, R., Sayekti, A., & Khamdi, A. (2025). Empowering Women Farmers: Training in Organic Fertilizer Production for Sustainable Horticulture and Economic Growth. Engagement: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat, 9(1), 43-62. https://doi.org/10.29062/engagement.v9i2.2006
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