Warta LPM (Mar 2015)
PENGEMBANGAN PRODUKSI PESTISIDA ALAMI DARI Beauveria bassianaDAN Trichoderma sp. MENUJU PERTANIAN ORGANIK
Abstract
Recently the condition of agriculture in Indonesia needs to be addressed. Soil fertility getting damaged due to chemical fertilizer that is not impartial. In addition, the impact of excessive use of synthetic pesticides can cause damage to the ecosystem. Control of plant diseases using biological agents began getting attention because of public concerns due to the use of synthetic chemical pesticides. Biological agents are microorganisms, both naturally occurring such as bacteria, fungi, viruses and protozoa, as well as the results of genetic engineering that are used to control plant pests. Madrasah Diniyah Jumapolo, Karanganyar, has pioneered the manufacture of biological agents to support organic farming although on a small scale. Community service activities undertaken to provide assistance in the improvement of the production process and management improvements. The technology developed is the use of biological pesticides agent isolated from Beauveria bassiana and Trichoderma sp. As a natural insecticide and fungicide. The activities received support from the madrasa and expressed successfully produce biological agents in the proper packaging. In addition to the consumption of madrasa and nearby farmers, pesticide product of biological agents is also sold to the public. The selling of products will increase the development of organic farming to produce healthy food also will gain additional income for the madrasa.
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