INCREASING AWARENESS AND SKILLS OF FARMERS IN THE USE OF LIQUID PLANT PESTICIDES THROUGH EXTENSION IN BALOREJO VILLAGE

Abstract

Fertilizer use is increasing globally, in line with people's need for food, acceleration of harvest time, and efforts to increase agricultural productivity. Many farmers tend to use chemical fertilizers and pesticides excessively, which can cause damage to the environment and natural resources. Therefore, it is important to implement effective outreach in Balorejo Village to increase farmers' awareness and skills in using botanical pesticides. This research uses assistance method (Assistance) and Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) methods. The results of this research are that education on vegetable pesticides is carried out as an alternative for farmers who experience anxiety in dealing with the emergence of pests on agricultural land. Apart from that, this outreach was carried out as an effort to increase farmers' awareness and skills in using liquid vegetable pesticides in Balorejo village because it was not only a presentation of material, but also included practices in making vegetable pesticides. Therefore, with this extension, the people of Balorejo have broad insight, so it is hoped that farmers in Balorejo Village can continue to develop it