KKNT Innovation Team of IPB University at Kalisari Village Offers Innovative Solution for Tofu Waste Processing as BSF Maggot Feed
The Thematic Real Work Lecture (KKNT) Innovation is a form of community service by IPB University students aimed at providing benefits and solutions to address issues in rural areas. The KKNT Innovation program is spread across 847 locations in 18 provinces throughout Indonesia.
One of the villages selected for the KKNT Innovation program is Kalisari Village, Cilongok Subdistrict, Banyumas Regency. Kalisari Village has significant potential to be developed as a local tofu industry center, which is the primary focus of the KKNT Innovation program by IPB University.
Kalisari Village is home to approximately 260 tofu factories, earning it the nickname “knowledge village” due to its daily production of 10 tons of tofu. However, the large amount of tofu waste generated as a byproduct of production is underutilized and poses a significant waste management challenge.
To address this issue, eight students from IPB University conducted the KKNT Innovation program in Kalisari Village over 40 days, from June 24 to August 5, 2024.
One of the team members, Ghina Cahya Fitriasari, stated that the main goal of the KKNT Innovation program in Kalisari Village is to enhance agriculture and the Village Development Index (IDM) through digital innovation to promote the potential of local tofu.
“One of the primary initiatives of the KKNT Innovation students in Kalisari Village is to introduce and promote the culture of black soldier fly (BSF) maggot cultivation as an alternative and innovative solution for processing organic waste, particularly tofu waste,” she said.
The students conducted an initial outreach session on BSF maggot cultivation and its applications. The event was attended by 20 residents, including Kalisari Village officials, youth groups, and worm cultivators. The community gained an understanding of proper cultivation techniques, the economic potential, and the use of tofu waste as feed for BSF maggot cultivation.
This was followed by a second outreach session on techniques for processing BSF maggot cultivation products. This session was attended by 32 residents. During the session, the students explained that harvested maggots could be processed into various types of animal and fish feed.
Karsono, a resident of Kalisari Village and a recipient of cultivation equipment from the KKNT Innovation students, expressed the benefits of applying the knowledge provided, which has become a business opportunity and reduced costs for livestock and ornamental fish feed. (*/Rz) (IAAS/RUM)
