Langkat, September 3, 2026 — The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FP USU), through its community service team, conducted a program entitled “Economic Recovery and Livestock Feed Resilience in Langkat Regency through Training on Rations Based on Fermented Palm Oil Waste Using Local Microorganisms” on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The activity was held in Cempa Village, Hinai District, Langkat Regency, as an effort to support community recovery following the flood disaster.
The community service program was carried out by a team consisting of Dr. Ir. Nevy Diana Hanafi, S.Pt., M.Si., IPM., Ir. Achmad Sadeli, S.Pt., M.Si., IPM., Dr. Ir. Ma’ruf Tafsin, M.Si., IPM., and Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Khairiyah binti Mad, involving students from the Undergraduate Program in Animal Science and the Master's Program in Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, USU.
The activity focused on helping the community recover its economic conditions while maintaining the sustainability of livestock businesses following the disaster. One of the challenges faced by livestock farmers after the flood was the availability of feed, which could affect the continuity of livestock management and community income.
Through training and extension activities, the community was provided with knowledge and skills regarding techniques for processing and fermenting palm oil waste using local microorganisms. Previously underutilized palm oil waste was processed into a more nutritious feed ingredient that could be used as an alternative source of livestock feed.
The utilization of palm oil waste as a feed ingredient was also part of efforts to promote the implementation of circular economy principles at the community level. In addition to helping reduce waste, the processing could potentially reduce feed costs and create opportunities for developing businesses based on local resources.
The activity is expected to increase the community’s capacity to manage available resources in the surrounding environment productively and sustainably. With the feed processing skills acquired, the community is expected to have alternatives for maintaining the continuity of livestock businesses while strengthening household economic resilience following the disaster.
The implementation of the program is in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 1 (No Poverty) through support for community economic recovery, SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) through strengthening food and livestock feed resilience, SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) through the development of business opportunities based on local potential, and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) through the utilization of palm oil waste as a valuable feed resource.
Through this community service program, FP USU continues to promote the application of knowledge and innovation to address real issues in society, while strengthening the contribution of higher education institutions to building resilient, self-reliant, and sustainable communities.