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Agriculture plays a crucial role globally, and addressing the sustainable management of livestock waste is a growing concern. Converting animal waste into fertiliser not only supports organic farming but also offers a sustainable solution for managing livestock waste. This study aims to evaluate the conversion of fertiliser to animal waste and its potential to generate higher economic value for vegetable farmers in the West Sinjai region. By applying theoretical concepts learned in academic settings to real-world problems, this research aims to enhance knowledge regarding the economic benefits of fertiliser conversion. Additionally, it serves as a valuable reference for future studies on the economic impact of using animal waste as a substitute for chemical fertilisers. The primary goal is to determine the financial benefits and added value of using animal waste in place of chemical fertilisers. This research follows a quantitative descriptive approach, using both primary and secondary data. The population consists of secondary crop farmers in the West Sinjai region, and the sample includes six groups of vegetable farmers in Gunung Perak Village. The results indicate that converting fertiliser to animal waste significantly enhances the economic value for farmers in the West Sinjai region, particularly in Gunung Perak Village. This improvement is due to the cost savings from using animal waste compared to chemical fertilisers per production unit, ultimately leading to higher profits for the farmers.
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References
Adzawla, W., Setsoafia, E., Setsoafia, E., Nimako, S.A., Atakora, W., Camara, O., et al. (2024). Fertilizer Use Efficiency and Economic Viability in Maize Production in The Savannah and Traditional Zones Of Ghana. Frontiers.
Beierlein, J. G., Schneeberger, K. c., & Osburn, D. D. (2013). Principles of Agribusiness Management. Waveland Press.
Mathers, A.C., Stewart, B.A., & Thomas, J.D. (1975). Residual and annual rate effects of manure on grain sorghum yields. In International Symposium on Livestock Wastes. Abstracts of Papers.
Nirmawati, & Tangkesalu, D. (2014). Efficiency of Using Production Inputs for Rice Farming Businesses in Harapan Jaya Village, Bumi Raya District, Morowali Regency. EJ Agrotekbis , Vol 1 No 6.
Pangajouw, AL, Wantasen, E., Lenzun, GD, & Lumenta, ID (2016). Economic analysis of using a mixture of organic cattle faeces in tomato farming (Lycopersicium et al.. L). Zootek Journal , Vol 36 No 2.
Porter, M.E., & Mark, R.K. (2011). Creating Shared Value. Harvard Business Review, Vol 89 No1-2.
Sumardi, R., & Suharyono. (2020). Basics of Financial Management. South Jakarta: LPU-UNAS.
Wahyuni, M., & Sakiah. (2019). Types of Fertilizers and Their Properties. Medan: USU Press.