- Medea Ramadhani Utomo1*, Indah Dwi Qurbani2, Muhammad Lukman Hakim2, Muhammad Arif Kamal2
- 1National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan., 2Brawijaya University, Indonesia
The scarcity of human resources and technology increases the likelihood that the usage of peatland is suboptimal. Overutilization of peatlands also promotes land degradation, resulting in a decline in agricultural productivity. Nevertheless, there is a lack of comprehension among certain farmers regarding the correlation between environmental sustainability and local economic output. This project aims to explore the inherent potential and characteristics of peatlands in Jambi province. Determine the specific agricultural commodities that can be enhanced through the efficient usage of peatlands. Additionally, explore strategies for effectively handling agricultural waste that can be used to provide additional benefits for local populations. Some of this information can be acquired using a qualitative research methodology with qualitative descriptive analysis. The concept of optimization has not been comprehended in terms of environmental equilibrium; hence, it is still landintensification, which has a tendency to harm peatlands. The Liberica coffee commodity is the most lucrative agricultural enterprise. Liberica coffee represents the quintessential agricultural emblem of Jambi. Additional viable crops encompass coconut, watermelon, cucumber, and rice. Some of these agricultural enterprises indirectly promote the adoption of sustainable farming practices among farmers. Simultaneously diminishing the incentive of the palm oil industry, which has a tendency to exploit. Furthermore, farmers effectively handle agricultural waste that has not been utilized. The utilization of processed waste products provides significant benefits.
