Pinrang Regency is one of the centers for the development of Hybrid Corn (Zea mays L) which is spread in several sub-districts, including Batulappa District, as BPS listed the largest shelled corn producing area in Pinrang Regency. Corn production in 2016-2018 continued to increase successively, were in 2018 it was able to produce shelled corn of 56,185 tons. The Covid-19 pandemic has had an impact on several sectors, one of which is the agricultural sector. This study aims to analyze the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the production and income of hybrid corn farmers in Watang Kassa Village, Batulappa District, Pinrang Regency. The area was chosen because it is the largest corn producing area and the majority of the surrounding population depend on corn farming. The data collected in this study are primary data and secondary data. Primary data was obtained through interviews with respondents using questionnaires, while secondary data is obtained indirectly or through intermediary media, data that has been available in various forms by relevant government agencies. Total sample in this study were 42 corn farmers. Researchers used descriptive quantitative methods through interviews with farmers and filling out questionnaires as a support to obtain data. Corn farming was analyzed using income analysis and further with hypothesis testing, namely the Paired Sample T-Test average difference test. The results showed that there was a real or significant difference in corn production and there was an average decrease in corn production by 537/kg while the average income of corn farmers increased by IDR 1,097,000.

The use of fertilizers in agriculture is an absolute must, both organic fertilizers and inorganic fertilizers. Considering the increasing price of inorganic fertilizers, innovation is needed to make organic fertilizers from easily obtained materials, one of which is market organic waste. Among the aerobic microorganisms used are lignolytic, cellulotic, proteolytic, lipolytic and aminolytic which are capable of changing compost in time. The purpose of this study was to analyze the right time in the composting process so as to produce a maximum source of essential nutrients. The research method or stages used is to divide the composting time into 4 parts, namely 5 weeks, 6 weeks, 7 weeks and 8 weeks. The results showed that the C-Organic content in the 5-7 weeks composting phase met the minimum SNI standards, while in the 8-week composting phase it is below the minimum standard of SNI. Phosphorus content is also above the minimum limit of the standard determined by SNI, Meanwhile, Potassium and Nitrogen are below the minimum SNI standard. The content of secondary macronutrients such as Calcium, Magnesium, and Sodium does not exceed the maximum limit set by SNI.

Oil palm empty fruit bunches are palm oil industry waste that has not been processed and utilized optimally. Utilizing palm oil industrial waste as compost material can reduce the negative impact of waste on the environment. Compost as a source of organic matter and nutrients that can improve properties and restore soil function, so that plant nutrients are complete. The addition of shrimp shell waste can improve the quality of oil palm empty fruit bunches compost, namely the availability of macro and micro nutrients in the compost. The purpose of this study was to analyze effect of composting empty palm oil bunches with the addition of shrimp shell waste on the soil in Majene. The results of the analysis of primary macronutrients such as pH, C-Organic, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium and C/N Ratio in the soil after the addition of composted oil palm empty fruit bunches and shrimp shell waste increased. Meanwhile, secondary macro nutrients such as Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfur and micro nutrients such as Aluminum, iron and Manganese did not increase after the addition of composted empty fruit bunches of oil palm and shrimp shell waste.

Desa Tandung merupakan salah satu desa di Kecamatan Tinambung, Kabupaten Polewali Mandar yang mengalami kendala tidak adanya sarana pengolahan limbah sabut kelapa yang ramah lingkungan, masyarakat setempat hanya memanfaatkan sabut kelapa untuk media pembakaran sebagai pengganti arang. Kondisi ini mengakibatkan penumpukan limbah sabut kelapa di sekitar rumah penduduk dan kebun petani, padahal sesungguhnya limbah ini dapat dikelola secara berkelanjutan sehingga dapat dimanfaatkan kembali dan juga dapat memberikan nilai tambah secara ekonomi. Beberapa keunggulan dari sabut kelapa adalah memiliki daya serap air tujuh kali lebih tinggi dibandingkan tanah, meningkatkan sirkulasi oksigen bagi akar tanaman, mengandung unsur hara, kalium, fosfor, nitrogen, kalsium, besi, magnesium, mangan, boron, dan seng. Metode pendekatan yang digunakan pada pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah pendekatan PRA (Participatory Rural Appraisal), dimana melibatkan kelompok tani sebagai mitra yang akan melakukan proses kegiatan dengan didampingi oleh tim dosen sebagai fasilitator pelatihan. Dengan metode tersebut, memungkinkan masyarakat desa untuk saling berbagi, meningkatkan dan menganalisis pengetahuan mereka tentang kondisi dan kehidupan desa, membuat rencana dan bertindak. Kegiatan pengabdian ini memberikan solusi dari permasalahan mitra, yaitu dengan adanya pelatihan hidroponik dan pendampingan kelompok masyarakat tani Posi Lita, masyarakat menjadi tahu dan mengenal olahan sabut kelapa menjadi cocopeat sebagai media tanam hidroponik.  Selain mampu meningkatkan pendapatan juga dapat memenuhi kebutuhan gizi dari sayuran organik yang dibudidayakan serta menciptakan masyarakat yang sadar lingkungan melalui limbah yang dapat diolah lebih optimal.

Sistem usahatani integrasi dapat memberikan manfaat tambahan bagi petani kecil, menengah, maupun besar yaitu berupa daur ulang limbah tidak terpakai sebagai sumberdaya yang dapat menyediakan sumber penting bagi produksi seperti pupuk, pakan, dan bahan bakar yang membuat aktivitas bertani berjalan ekonomis dan berkelanjutan secara ekologis. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu (1) mengetahui pola kakao integrasi ternak, (2) menganalisis kelayakan usahatani kakao integrasi ternak, (3) menganalisis pendapatan usahatani kakao integrasi ternak dan usahatani kakao yang tidak terintegrasi di Desa Tapango Barat, Kecamatan Tapango, Kabupaten Polewali Mandar. Pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan cara purposive sampling, dengan observasi terlebih dahulu di daerah penelitian. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pola penerapan usahatani kakao integrasi ternak dan mengetahui kelayakan penerapan usahatani kakao integrasi ternak serta mengetahui perbandingan pendapatan usahatani kakao integrasi ternak dengan usahatani yang tidak menerapkan integrasi (usaha kakao). Metode analisis usahatani kakao integrasi ternak data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode analisis pendapatan petani, metode uji-t dan metode R/C Ratio. Dari hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa (1) Pola penerapan usahatani kakao integrasi ternak yaitu dilakukan secara tradisional yang dicirikan pemberian pakan dan kandang ternak yang sederhana, (2) Berdasarkan nilai R/C Ratio sebesar 1,8 maka usahatani kakao integrasi ternak layak untuk diusahakan, (3) Pendapatan petani kakao integrasi ternak lebih besar dibandingkan dengan petani yang tidak menerapkan integrasi (petani kakao). Adapun perbandingan pendapatan petani dengan menggunakan uji -t yaitu ada perbedaan pendapatan tapi tidak signifikan.