DOI : https://doi.org/10.29165/ajarcde.v10i3.1372

Community Empowerment Through Roselle–Brazilian Spinach Intercropping for Women Farmers in Bali

Made Sri Yuliartini (1), Ni Kadek Desy Andya Dewi (2), I Gusti Bagus Udayana (3), Anak Agung Sagung Putri Risa Andriani (4), Siti Khairiyah binti Mohd. Hatta (5), Aida Firdaus Muhammad Nurul Azmi (6), Ni Luh Putu Sulis Dewi Damayanti (7), Ewaldus Adol (8), Fransisco Mario Namu (9)
(1) Universitas Warmadewa
(2) Study Program of Agrotechnology Faculty of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Universitas Warmadewa, Bali, Indonesia
(3) Program Study of Agrotechnology Faculty of Agriculture, Science and Technologi, Universitas Warmadewa, Bali, Indonesia
(4) Program Study of Agrotechnology Faculty of Agriculture, Science and Technologi, Universitas Warmadewa, Bali, Indonesia
(5) Faculty of Applied Siences, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). Malaysia
(6) Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). Malaysia
(7) Study Program of Agrotechnology Faculty of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Universitas Warmadewa, Bali, Indonesia
(8) Study Program of Agrotechnology Faculty of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Universitas Warmadewa, Bali, Indonesia
(9) Study Program of Agrotechnology Faculty of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Universitas Warmadewa, Bali, Indonesia
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Made Sri Yuliartini, Ni Kadek Desy Andya Dewi, Udayana, I. G. B., Andriani, A. A. S. P. R., Siti Khairiyah binti Mohd. Hatta, Aida Firdaus Muhammad Nurul Azmi, … Namu, F. M. (2026). Community Empowerment Through Roselle–Brazilian Spinach Intercropping for Women Farmers in Bali. AJARCDE (Asian Journal of Applied Research for Community Development and Empowerment), 10(3), 920–926. https://doi.org/10.29165/ajarcde.v10i3.1372
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Household kitchen waste is an abundant organic resource that is often discarded without proper utilization, despite its potential to support sustainable agriculture. This community engagement program was conducted to improve the knowledge and practical skills of members of the Werdiguna Women's Farmer Group in Ubung Kaja, Denpasar, in converting household kitchen waste into liquid organic fertilizer for orchid cultivation. Activities included educational sessions, practical training, fertilizer application, and follow-up monitoring. Vegetable scraps and fruit peels were processed into liquid organic fertilizer using simple and affordable techniques that could be easily adopted by the community. Program evaluation showed that participants gained better understanding and confidence in producing and applying liquid organic fertilizer. The activity also encouraged more sustainable household waste management, reduced reliance on inorganic fertilizers, and promoted environmentally friendly orchid cultivation. Beyond improving cultivation practices, the program fostered greater awareness of resource recycling and demonstrated that household organic waste can be transformed into a valuable agricultural input. These findings highlight the importance of community-based initiatives in supporting sustainable horticulture while contributing to waste reduction and environmental conservation.


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