Azolla Cultivation Training for Youth Empowerment in Panteriek Village, Banda Aceh

Pelatihan Budidaya Azolla untuk Pemberdayaan Pemuda Gampong Panteriek, Banda Aceh

Authors

  • Said Muhazzir Program Studi Budidaya Perikanan Universitas Abulyatama, Banda Aceh, Indonesia
  • Faisal Syahputra Program Studi Budidaya Perikanan Universitas Abulyatama, Banda Aceh, Indonesia
  • Azwar Thaib Program Studi Budidaya Perikanan Universitas Abulyatama, Banda Aceh, Indonesia

Keywords:

Azolla microphylla, cultivation, alternative feed, organic fertilizer, youth empowerment

Abstract

Limited productive activities for young people and the need for alternative organic fertilizers and feed resources motivated an Azolla cultivation training program in Panteriek Village, Lueng Bata Subdistrict, Banda Aceh City. The program aimed to introduce the benefits, cultivation principles, and potential uses of Azolla microphylla to local youth. The training was conducted on 25 July 2026 by lecturers and the Aquaculture Student Association of Universitas Abulyatama in partnership with the Panteriek Village Government. Fifteen participants aged 20-25 years attended; all were beginners selected by the village government. A participatory approach was applied through introductory instruction, demonstration, and cultivation practice. The activity provided participants with initial practical exposure to Azolla microphylla as a biological resource that can be cultivated in available containers or suitable sites. Follow-up assistance and growth monitoring are required to assess whether cultivation is sustained and whether the biomass is subsequently used by participants.

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2026-08-06

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Said Muhazzir, Faisal Syahputra, & Azwar Thaib. (2026). Azolla Cultivation Training for Youth Empowerment in Panteriek Village, Banda Aceh: Pelatihan Budidaya Azolla untuk Pemberdayaan Pemuda Gampong Panteriek, Banda Aceh. Jurnal Mitra Pengabdian Farmasi, 5(3), 31–36. Retrieved from https://ejurnal.akfar-mandiri.ac.id/index.php/abdimas/article/view/109

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Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): Juni 2026

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