Socialization of The Utilization of Goat Urine Liquid Waste as Organic Fertilizer in Klambir V Kebun Village

Abstract

Goat urine provides macro and micronutrients and contains plant growth regulators (PGRs). Goat urine contains 1.5% nitrogen, 0.13% phosphorus, and 1.8% potassium. Goat urine contains higher levels of the natural hormones IAA, gibberellins, and cytokinins than other livestock. Goat urine can be processed through fermentation. Fermentation is a chemical change in an organic substrate through the activity of enzymes produced by microorganisms. The results of fermented organic materials such as sugars, alcohols, amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and other organic compounds are easily absorbed directly by plant roots. The use of effective microorganisms in the production of fermented goat urine liquid organic fertilizer aims to accelerate the fermentation process. Effective microorganisms, also known as probiotics, are mixed cultures of various beneficial microorganisms, such as photosynthetic bacteria, lactic acid bacteria, actinomycete yeasts, and fermentative fungi, which can improve soil microbial activity. The use of solid goat manure waste is commonplace among farmers in Klambir V Kebun village, but the use of fermented goat urine as a liquid organic fertilizer is less widely known. Therefore, efforts to optimize the use of fermented goat urine as a liquid organic fertilizer are crucial. This outreach program was conducted to provide additional information and knowledge to community groups in Klambir V Kebun village on the production of fermented liquid organic fertilizer. This effort aims to address environmental pollution and provide an alternative source of fertilizer for residents of Klambir V Kebun, especially farmers. The activity method used was lectures, discussions, and hands-on practice. The results of this outreach program on the production of liquid organic fertilizer from goat urine can help the community manage livestock waste, particularly goat urine, for greater benefits for farmers.