Participating in government programs in an effort to prevent stunting, the research team from the Department of Chemistry at FMIPA UNEJ developed organic fish hydrolyzate fertilizer. Using this fertilizer on rice plants can produce rice that has a high content of important minerals, namely zinc and iron. Rice with a high zinc content is needed to reduce stunting, and high iron content helps reduce anemia and maintain the body’s immune system. This was revealed during an educational event for the farming community in Karangrejo Village, Jember (21/4) that was organized by the FMIPA UNEJ Chemistry Student Association.

At yesterday’s educational meeting, apart from the farmers who were members of the Karangrejo farmer group, there was also PPL Mrs. Yatmi, who had also paid attention to the independent study activities of Chemistry Department students in Kranjingan Village, Jember. This is in line with Drs. Achmad Sjaifullah, M.Sc., Ph.D., who said that we never teach farmers to grow crops but accompany farmers to use fish hydrolyzate fertilizer. Mr. Sjai, nicknamed Drs. Achmad Sjaifullah, M.Sc., Ph.D., an activist for fish hydrolyzate organic fertilizer, also known as Tirta Sari Mina organic fertilizer, said research had been carried out since 2009. “After research, in 2014 we started testing and produced a scientific article discussing how easy it is to increase rice production with high zinc and iron content using fish hydrolyzate fertilizer,” he said. Continue reading →