The Multiplication Program of Stube HEMAT in Sumba focusing on the Livestock received a spirit 'injection' from Rev. Tumpal M.P.L. Tobing Mag. Theol., one of the boards of Stube HEMAT, and Dema Matias, an IT practitioner in Yogyakarta. Rev. Tumpal introduced the Stube HEMAT program to the participants about its history inspired by Stube in Germany, why Stube HEMAT exists in Indonesia, the running programs, and the next programs.
The discussion was even more lively with the presence of Stube HEMAT activists who were students in Yogyakarta, including Stefanus Makambombu, Rev. Dominggus Umbu Deta, Yulius Anawaru, and Frans Fredi, Stube HEMAT Multiplicator in Sumba working on agriculture. They shared their activities and experiences of services in Sumba. About twenty-five students and church youths took part in the discussion (Tuesday, 18/10/2022).
After the discussion, the activity continued with training on processing fermented feed for pigs. Participants interested in pig farming attended the training to increase their capacity and as the answer of the high price of factory pig feed. The availability of easy and inexpensive fodder become an important factor in livestock sustainability. Easy means they can do it by themselves and it is cheap because the materials are available in their surroundings. The participants and Apriyanto Hangga, the Multiplicator of Stube HEMAT in Sumba identified material types that can be processed for pig feed and the manufacturing process.
The materials needed include EM 4, granulated sugar, tofu dregs, bran, rice dregs, and banana stems. The tools used include knives or machetes, buckets, large drums, and plain plastic. The manufacturing step is as follows; (1) Chop finely all the green leaves and banana stems, (2) Dissolve EM4 and sugar in a bucket of water, (3) Mix the green leaves, banana stems, bran, and tofu dregs until well-mixed, (4) Sprinkle the mixture using a solution of EM4 and sugar, stir until evenly distributed, (5) Put it in a large drum and compact the mixture, (6) Cover the drum using plastic to avoid contact with outside air, and let it process for three to four days.
The resource person gave the indicators of well-processed fermentation, such as the plastic in the bucket looked bulging, the material's color changed to brown, and it was soft when touched. Then, the fermented feed is ready to be given to pigs. Fermented fodder is nutritious because it contains nutrients and vitamins that are good for the growth of pigs.
The ability to process local materials into fermented fodder for pigs is a step forward of pig breeders to improve the quality of human resources and implement independent breeders, especially to provide feed needs. So, are you still unsure about working in a pig farming business? ***