Fitriani, Nevyani Asikin, Yunarti Yunarti, Fathul Jannah, Ergi Denia

Pelatihan Pembuatan Wafer Pakan Komplit Berbasis Tongkol Jagung pada Kelompok Ternak Sipakainge Kota Parepare

Introduction

Pelatihan pembuatan wafer pakan komplit berbasis tongkol jagung pada kelompok ternak sipakainge kota parepare. Pelatihan ini tingkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan kelompok ternak Sipakainge Parepare dalam membuat wafer pakan komplit dari tongkol jagung, optimalkan limbah ternak.

Abstract

This community service activity aims to improve the knowledge and skills of the Sipakainge livestock group in utilizing corn cob waste, which has potential as animal feed. The method employed in this program was the society participatory approach, which included stages of counseling, training, and mentoring in the application of complete feed wafers for cattle. The evaluation instruments consisted of pre-tests and post-tests administered via Google Forms, and the results were analyzed quantitatively using the gain score (N-Gain) method. The outcomes of this program showed that farmers were able to optimize corn cob waste as a complete feed wafer, combined with Azolla pinnata as a protein source. The results indicated an increase in partners’ knowledge and skills, with two key assessment components: 85% for knowledge of complete feed wafer production and 90% for practical production skills. The implication of this activity is that the partner group now possesses a chopper and pressing machine, enabling them to independently produce complete feed wafers.

Review

This paper, titled "Pelatihan Pembuatan Wafer Pakan Komplit Berbasis Tongkol Jagung pada Kelompok Ternak Sipakainge Kota Parepare," outlines a highly relevant community service activity. The initiative effectively addresses the dual challenges of agricultural waste management and sustainable livestock feed production by empowering local farmers to transform corn cob waste into complete feed wafers. This approach not only provides a practical solution for utilizing readily available resources but also contributes significantly to enhancing food security and economic self-reliance within the Sipakainge livestock group, making its contribution valuable for local agricultural development. The methodology employed a well-structured society participatory approach, which is appropriate for achieving tangible skill transfer and community empowerment. The program systematically moved through stages of counseling, training, and mentoring, ensuring comprehensive knowledge and skill acquisition. The evaluation using pre-tests and post-tests, analyzed quantitatively with the N-Gain method, provides clear evidence of the program's effectiveness. The reported outcomes are impressive, indicating an 85% improvement in knowledge regarding complete feed wafer production and a 90% enhancement in practical production skills, successfully integrating *Azolla pinnata* as a protein source with the corn cob base. A key strength and significant implication of this activity is the tangible outcome of equipping the partner group with a chopper and pressing machine. This infrastructure development allows for the independent and continuous production of complete feed wafers, ensuring the sustainability and long-term impact of the program beyond the intervention period. This hands-on empowerment fosters self-sufficiency and can serve as a replicable model for other communities facing similar challenges. Future work or full reports on this initiative could benefit from including details on the nutritional analysis of the produced wafers and a follow-up assessment of the economic impact and animal performance over time to further solidify the program's overall benefits.

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