Singaraja– Bengkala Village, Kubudindingan District, Buleleng Regency is one of the turmeric production centers. This household business is run by a number of residents, including some who are mute. Running for years, its production is still entangled with several problems, such as capital and marketing. This has come to the attention of the Undiksha Community Service Program (P2M) team to find a solution.
The team is chaired by Dra. Ni Wayan Arini, M.Pd from Undiksha PGSD Study Program, with members Dr. Dewa Bagus Sanjaya, M.Si from PPKn Undiksha Study Program, Drs. Dewa Nyoman Sudan, M.Si from PGSD Undiksha and Ns. Putu Agus Ariana, S.Kep., M.Si and Ns. Putu Indah Sintya Dewi, S.Kep, M.Si from STIKES Buleleng.
Wayan Arini explained that in the program, the team conducted guidance on the production of lolo turmeric for a group of about 30 women, which lasted for about two months. Its production is directed to be more hygienic. Meanwhile, marketing is digital-based, so it can reach the wider community. “Now the marketing is still traditional. This is addressed. Product packaging is also made more attractive,” she explained Thursday (3/10/2019).
Loloh turmeric has a good impact on health, such as relieving menstrual pain, antioxidants, losing weight, controlling blood sugar, and others. Therefore, its production is believed to have a prospective prospect. “Based on information from several villagers who have enjoyed it, it is stated that the Bengkala turmeric lolo has its own characteristics when compared to other products,” she said.
Delivered further, this household business has also been supported with adequate raw materials. According to data, of the existing agricultural land area, around 80 percent contains turmeric plants with annual productivity ranging from 20 to 40 tons. “With the increasing skills of the community, we hope that the production of lolo can be more and more,” said Arini.
This breakthrough is expected to have a positive impact on society. In terms of income can increase, so welfare is getting better. “This product as one of the small businesses is expected to be able to survive in a crisis situation even though it has a small role in the regional and national economy,” she said.
The implementation of this program has received support from the village government because it can help the community’s income, especially village residents who are women, including mute residents. This is indicated by the procurement of facilities to support production. “We also appreciate that the community’s acceptance of this program is very good. This includes the Undiksha community service implementation team. The commitment of the village community, especially in making lolo turmeric, will become one of the assets and strengths of the Bengkala village community,” she added. (rls/hms)
