Increasing Paddy and Tuber Crop Production Through Environmentally Friendly Straw Biodecomposer Technology Innovation in Wara Village, Jayawijaya

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Hasriani M , Tiomy Butsianto Adi , Siti Latifa Wulandari , Herlyani S , Reynaldi Laurenze , Enjelin Delila Yare , Kiliopas Walilo , Yulianus Kepno , Ikranul Sudarwan , Clara Irianti Natalia Maresyembun , Olivia Natasya Matuan , Elsye Eva Weya , Mince Bahabol , Natalia Ledi Sirwa , Miel Amohoso , Periska Degey , Fringki Wolom , Beti Elopere , Omega Bogum , Agus Logo , Fajar Sidik Asso , Deli Yikwa , Diana Yikwa , Yeriana Aud , Viktor Tabuni

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10.29303/ujcs.v6i4.1296

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2025-12-15

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Vol. 6 No. 4 (2025): December: In Progress

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Biodecomposer, Community Empowerment, Compost, Jayawijaya, Rice Straw

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M, H., Adi, T. B., Wulandari, S. L., S, H., Laurenze, R., Yare, E. D., … Tabuni, V. (2025). Increasing Paddy and Tuber Crop Production Through Environmentally Friendly Straw Biodecomposer Technology Innovation in Wara Village, Jayawijaya. Unram Journal of Community Service, 6(4), 949–957. https://doi.org/10.29303/ujcs.v6i4.1296

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Abstract

Rice straw management remains a major challenge in Wara Village, Jayawijaya Regency, where farmers commonly burn straw after harvest and lack the technical capacity to process agricultural waste. This community service program aimed to strengthen farmers’ and women’s family welfare development (FWD) technical and managerial skills by introducing biodecomposer technology based on locally available resources. The program involved socialization, technical training on compost production, simple farm bookkeeping instruction, field practice using molasses and EM4, and intensive mentoring. The results indicated substantial improvements in participants' knowledge and skills, including the ability to process 20–30 kg of rice straw per fermentation cycle and the establishment of a pilot farmer group capable of independently applying the technology. The family welfare development also gained competencies as household-level environmental stewards. The intervention contributed to reducing straw burning, improving soil quality through organic matter reintegration, and strengthening local socio-economic institutions. Overall, this program supports the development of autonomous, environmentally friendly, and sustainable agricultural practices in Wara Village.

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Author Biographies

Hasriani M, Universitas Amal Ilmiah Yapis Wamena

Tiomy Butsianto Adi, Universitas Amal Ilmiah Yapis Wamena

Siti Latifa Wulandari, Universitas Amal Ilmiah Yapis Wamena

Herlyani S, Universitas Hasanuddin

Reynaldi Laurenze, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology

Enjelin Delila Yare, Universitas Amal Ilmiah Yapis Wamena

Kiliopas Walilo, Universitas Amal Ilmiah Yapis Wamena

Yulianus Kepno, Universitas Amal Ilmiah Yapis Wamena

Ikranul Sudarwan, Universitas Amal Ilmiah Yapis Wamena

Clara Irianti Natalia Maresyembun, Universitas Amal Ilmiah Yapis Wamena

Olivia Natasya Matuan, Universitas Amal Ilmiah Yapis Wamena

Elsye Eva Weya, Universitas Amal Ilmiah Yapis Wamena

Mince Bahabol, Universitas Amal Ilmiah Yapis Wamena

Natalia Ledi Sirwa, Universitas Amal Ilmiah Yapis Wamena

Miel Amohoso, Universitas Amal Ilmiah Yapis Wamena

Periska Degey, Universitas Amal Ilmiah Yapis Wamena

Fringki Wolom, Universitas Amal Ilmiah Yapis Wamena

Beti Elopere, Universitas Amal Ilmiah Yapis Wamena

Omega Bogum, Universitas Amal Ilmiah Yapis Wamena

Agus Logo, Universitas Amal Ilmiah Yapis Wamena

Fajar Sidik Asso, Universitas Amal Ilmiah Yapis Wamena

Deli Yikwa, Universitas Amal Ilmiah Yapis Wamena

Diana Yikwa, Universitas Amal Ilmiah Yapis Wamena

Yeriana Aud, Universitas Amal Ilmiah Yapis Wamena

Viktor Tabuni, Universitas Amal Ilmiah Yapis Wamena

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Copyright (c) 2025 Hasriani M, Tiomy Butsianto Adi, Siti Latifa Wulandari, Herlyani S, Reynaldi Laurenze, Enjelin Delila Yare, Kiliopas Walilo, Yulianus Kepno, Ikranul Sudarwan, Clara Irianti Natalia Maresyembun, Olivia Natasya Matuan, Elsye Eva Weya, Mince Bahabol, Natalia Ledi Sirwa, Miel Amohoso, Periska Degey, Fringki Wolom, Beti Elopere, Omega Bogum, Agus Logo, Fajar Sidik Asso, Deli Yikwa, Diana Yikwa, Yeriana Aud, Viktor Tabuni

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