Application of Organic/Biological Fertilizer Research and Technology in Building a Green Civilization in Maintaining Ecosystem Stability and Community Food Security

Abstract

The increasing demand for food production due to population growth has led to over-reliance on chemical fertilizers, which cause soil degradation, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity. Soil health is declining globally, including In Indonesia, due to intensive agricultural practices, leading to reduced crop yields and increased dependency on synthetic inputs. Soil health is declining in Indonesia due to intensive agricultural practices, leading to reduced crop yields and increased dependency on synthetic inputs. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method. The descriptive qualitative method is a research approach that focuses on describing phenomena in their natural settings. It aims to explore and understand the meaning individuals or groups ascribe to a particular issue, such as the implementation of biofertilizers in agriculture. Using a circular economy approach, this study investigates how biofertilizers might contribute to the development of a greener society. Biofertilizers made from livestock and agricultural waste enhanced soil health by 30% and decreased waste disposal expenses by 50%. Bandung Regency field tests showed a 53% decrease in the use of chemical fertilizers and 30% increase in rice yields.