The Bridging Gaps in Tropical Agriculture Through Collaborative Community Efforts

Indra Purnama; Fawzia Novianti; Anisa Mutamima; Noor Baity Saidi; Kaustav Das; Mulono Apriyanto; Karmila Sari; Ali Asfar; Dita Fitriani; Marthin Tarigan; Dilla Anggrayni; Suraj Prakash Singh

Indra Purnama Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Universitas Lancang Kuning, Pekanbaru, 28266, Indonesia
Fawzia Novianti Graduate School of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Fuchu 183-8509, Japan
Anisa Mutamima Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Riau, Jalan HR. Soebrantas KM. 12.5, Pekanbaru 28293, Indonesia
Noor Baity Saidi Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400 UPM, Malaysia
Kaustav Das Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo University of Agriculture, Koganei 184-8588, Japan
Mulono Apriyanto Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Universitas Lancang Kuning, Pekanbaru, 28266, Indonesia
Karmila Sari Graduate School of Management, Universitas Lancang Kuning, Pekanbaru, 28266, Indonesia
Ali Asfar Graduate School of Management, Universitas Lancang Kuning, Pekanbaru, 28266, Indonesia
Dita Fitriani Department of Agricultural Product Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Lancang Kuning, Pekanbaru 28266, Indonesia
Marthin Tarigan Plant Health Program, Fiber Research and Development, Asia Pacific Resources International Limited, Pangkalan Kerinci 28300, Indonesia
Dilla Anggrayni Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Universitas Lancang Kuning, Pekanbaru, 28266, Indonesia
Suraj Prakash Singh Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Universitas Lancang Kuning, Pekanbaru, 28266, Indonesia

Keywords: Tropical Agriculture, Community Engagement, Collaborative Efforts, Sustainable Development, Agricultural Challenges

Abstract

This article explores a recent community engagement initiative aimed at addressing the challenges and conditions of tropical agriculture in Indonesia. The initiative, organized by the Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences at Universitas Lancang Kuning (UNILAK), involved a series of discussions and information-sharing sessions with international community at the Tokyo University of Agriculture & Technology (TUAT). The program focused on key topics such as sustainable development, modern agricultural technologies, and the role of pesticides in tropical farming. Initial findings from pre-test surveys indicated that participants were not familiar with the concept of tropical agriculture and the common challenges faced within this field. However, post-test results revealed significant improvements in their understanding and confidence regarding tropical agriculture, its challenges, and potential solutions. These outcomes highlight the effectiveness of the discussion sessions in enhancing participants' knowledge. Moreover, the initiative underscored the importance of collaborative efforts in tackling common agricultural issues. This article details the methods and findings of the engagement program, emphasizing the positive impact of community collaboration in bridging knowledge gaps and fostering sustainable agricultural development. The results suggest that such collaborative efforts are crucial for addressing the pressing challenges faced by tropical agriculture and for implementing viable solutions.

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