Students Build 1000 Villages (MMD) carried out an introduction to make eco enzymes in Jatiguwi Village, Sumberpucung District, Malang Regency. This activity invited the Association of Farmer Groups (GAPOKTAN), Women Farmer Groups (KWT), and representatives from the Agricultural Extension Center (BPP). This socialization activity was carried out by Rica Sa’ida, Agricultural Technology student, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Brawijaya University.
Quoted from eco enzyme nusantara module, eco enzyme is a multi-purpose natural liquid mixture that is formed through a fermentation process from organic waste such as fresh fruit and vegetable remains, brown sugar or molasses, and mixed with water that does not contain chlorine, for example as in well water. Eco enzyme itself was developed by a researcher from Thailand, namely Dr. Rosukon Poompanvong who is the founder of Thai Organic Farming Association.
In the manufacturing process, eco enzyme can be said to be easy to make. First of all, prepare a plastic container, it is recommended to use a wide lid to make it easier to put the ingredients in. Then add water with a maximum volume of 60% of the container. After that, put the dissolved brown sugar and fresh fruit and vegetables into a container with a ratio of 1:3:10 between sugar, fruit and water. After mixing, you can wait 3 months for tropical areas and 6 months for sub-tropical areas until the eco enzyme liquid can be harvested. Don’t forget to open the lid slightly periodically to release the gas.
Eco enzyme has many benefits, one of which is in the agricultural sector. Eco enzyme can be used as a natural air filter, natural herbicide and pesticide, water filter, natural fertilizer for plants, and has the potential to reduce the greenhouse effect. Apart from agriculture, eco enzyme is also useful for healing wounds, as well as for household hygiene such as floor soap and eliminating odors in toilets.
As a village with high agricultural potential, socialization regarding eco enzymes was warmly welcomed by the people of Jatiguwi Village. This enthusiasm was shown by the large number of participants who attended and ongoing discussions regarding the manufacture and benefits of eco enzyme.
“The hope is that from this eco enzyme socialization activity, people can independently apply eco enzyme production,” said Rica as the person in charge of this activity. Rica also added that the use of eco enzyme has many benefits for village communities because it can help manage organic waste, reduce the production of synthetic chemical waste, and is more environmentally friendly. (*/OKY/UB PR/ Trans. Iir)
