Penyuluhan Pemanfaatan Jerami Padi pada Kelompok Tani Al-Mawaddah Desa Nunuk Kecamatan Lelea Kabupaten Indramayu

Abstract

Jerami padi merupakan sisa hasil produksi pertanian yang jumlahnya melimpah namun masih banyak dikelola dengan cara pembakaran sehingga menimbulkan pencemaran lingkungan dan mengurangi potensi pemanfaatannya sebagai sumber bahan organik. Salah satu alternatif pengelolaan jerami yang ramah lingkungan adalah melalui pembenaman jerami ke dalam tanah. Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas penyuluhan mengenai pemanfaatan jerami padi melalui metode pembenaman dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan dan sikap petani. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah mixed method yaitu penggabungan antara penelitian kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Metode pengumpulan data diperoleh dari observasi lapang, wawancara, wawancara kelompok, pre-test dan post-test, dan literatur atau studi pustaka. Teknik pengambilan data responden dilakukan dengan menggunakan sensus seluruh Kelompok Tani Al-Mawaddah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan petani serta kecenderungan sikap positif terhadap pembenaman jerami. Penyuluhan terbukti mampu meningkatkan pemahaman petani, meskipun penelitian ini terbatas karena hanya mengukur pengetahuan dan sikap tanpa praktik langsung serta dilakukan sekali tanpa pendampingan lanjutan.

Rice straw is an agricultural by-product that is abundantly available, but it is still largely managed through burning, which causes environmental pollution and reduces its potential utilization as a source of organic matter. One environmentally friendly alternative for managing rice straw is incorporating it into the soil. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of agricultural extension on the utilization of rice straw through incorporation methods in improving farmers’ knowledge and attitudes. The research employed a mixed-method approach, combining qualitative and quantitative research. Data were collected through field observations, individual interviews, group interviews, pre-tests and post-tests, and literature reviews. Respondent data were obtained using a census of all members of the Al-Mawaddah Farmers’ Group. The results showed an increase in farmers’ knowledge as well as a positive tendency in their attitudes toward straw incorporation. The extension activities proved effective in enhancing farmers’ understanding, although this study was limited to measuring knowledge and attitudes without direct practice and was conducted only once without further assistance.