Guidance On Utilizing Appropriate Technology To Stimulate Maggot Product Productivity In Domestic Market Potential

Abstract

The demand for maggot products in both national and international markets is quite high. Innovation is necessary to develop new export products, with dried larvae serving as an example of how domestic products have significant potential to meet global market demand. The rationale behind this innovation activity is based on the need to develop the organic waste management sector, which holds substantial potential to fulfill domestic market demand. Maggot, as the primary product derived from organic waste management at BSU Siliwangi, has significant economic value, especially as livestock feed. The efforts undertaken include: (1) Enhancing Production Capacity through Technology and Infrastructure, (2) Improving BSU Siliwangi members’ Skills in Maggot Cultivation Empowerment, (3) Strengthening Resource Management, (4) Obtaining HACCP Certification, (5) Improving Marketing Strategies, and (6) Enhancing Business Partner Collaboration. The outcomes of the innovation program are as follows: (1) Enhancement of Production Capacity through Technology and Infrastructure by acquiring equipment: a) Bioponds for maggot breeding; b) Nets to cover bioponds and prevent pest invasion; c) Sieves to filter waste; d) Pellet extruder machines to produce floating pellets; e) Mixer machines to mill coarse pellet ingredients into flour, then mix the flour; f) Water sprayers; g) Stacking racks for bioponds; h) Sack sewing machines; (2) Skill Development for BSU Siliwangi Members in Maggot Cultivation Empowerment through maggot cultivation training and visits to larger maggot companies than BSU Siliwangi, such as PT Biomarg Sinergi Internasional; (3) Improvement of Resource Management through obtaining a Circular Economy Certification held by PPM IBIK and financial management certification in Excel-based financial reporting, organized by PPA IBIK; (4) HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) Certification Process in collaboration with PT Registra Indonesia; (5) Marketing Enhancement through the maximization of BSU Siliwangi's social media presence; (6) Expansion of Business Partner Collaboration through preliminary MOUs with suppliers of raw materials for maggots and recipients of maggot products. Collaborative efforts are underway with Koperasi Harapan Bogor as a raw material supplier and Safar Integrated Farm as a maggot product recipient.

Keywords appropriate technology, productivity, maggot, domestic market potential