The Application of Drying Technology Utilizes Integrated Energy Sources to Process Various Agricultural Products for the People of the Border Area in Talaud Islands Regency

Abstract

Talaud Islands is a regency in North Sulawesi Province, which is the northernmost region of the Republic of Indonesia. The condition and geographical location make this area included in the category of frontier, outermost, and disadvantaged regions. Consequently, people of this region experience various limitations in utilizing local resources to meet their daily needs. A community service activity, Produk Teknologi yang Didesiminasikan ke Masyarakat (PTDM) scheme has been carried out in this area with the aim of applying technology that utilizes integrating sources of energy in the form of solar cells, gas, and closed furnaces in the processing of various agricultural food crop products (corn, soybeans, and beans) and plantations (nutmeg and cloves). The approach method applied in the implementation of this activity is a combination of pilot project methods and the application of technology products, especially cabinet-shaped dryer technology that utilizes integrated energy sources for postharvest processing of agricultural food crops and plantations. The technology resulting from the research and development of the implementation team can be applied to meet the needs of the people of the Talaud Islands. The following impact arising from PTDM activity is an increase in regional potential and community participation.