UTILIZATION OF TRICHO-COMPOST AND LOCAL MICROORGANISMS TO SUPPORT ORGANIC FARMING FOR THE ORA ET LABORA FARMER GROUP IN KUPANG CITY

Mayavira Veronica Hahuly; Agnes Virginia Simamora; Petronela Syahyanti Nenotek; Agustina Etin Nahas; Shirly Seahan Oematan; Effy Roefaida; Ewaldus Tan; Jericho Albert Balol; Theodosius Lau Base; Fadlan Pramatana

doi:10.37478/mahajana.v7i2.8456

Authors

Mayavira Veronica Hahuly Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang City, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1460-0659
Agnes Virginia Simamora Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang City, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1427-5721
Petronela Syahyanti Nenotek Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang City, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4839-1341
Agustina Etin Nahas Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang City, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8317-9912
Shirly Seahan Oematan Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang City, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2373-7879
Effy Roefaida Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang City, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3018-1933
Ewaldus Tan Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang City, Indonesia
Jericho Albert Balol Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang City, Indonesia
Theodosius Lau Base Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang City, Indonesia
Fadlan Pramatana Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang City, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37478/mahajana.v7i2.8456

Abstract

The “Ora et Labora” Farmer Group in Naioni Village, Kupang City, has developed horticultural and livestock farming on a three-hectare area cultivating long beans, tomatoes, and chilli peppers using a drip irrigation system. Despite these advancements, farmers remain dependent on chemical fertilizers and pesticides, which over time damage soil structure, reduce fertility, and disrupt the balance of soil microorganisms. To address this issue, an organic farming system was introduced as an environmentally friendly alternative using tricho-compost based on Trichoderma spp. and Local Microorganisms (MOL). Tricho-compost improves nutrient availability and suppresses soil-borne pathogens, while MOL acts as a natural starter for organic matter fermentation and a potential biocontrol agent. This Community Service Program (PKM) aimed to enhance farmers’ understanding and skills in producing and applying tricho-compost and MOL. The results demonstrated improved knowledge, technical ability, and motivation among farmers to independently implement organic farming, thereby promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly cultivation systems.

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Keywords:

farmer empowerment, local microorganisms, organic farming, organic fertilizer, tricho-compost

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