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  • UGM Experts Promote Alternative Utilization of Tobacco as Botanical Pesticides and Organic Fertilizer

    UGM Experts Promote Alternative Utilization of Tobacco as Botanical Pesticides and Organic Fertilizer

    The Department of Industry and Trade of the Yogyakarta Special Region (Disperindag DIY) organized a series of technical guidance and training programs on tobacco processing, targeting local communities with a strong focus on tobacco farmers. This initiative was designed not only to enhance farmers’ knowledge but also to strengthen their capacity in creating value-added products from tobacco. By promoting product diversification, the program emphasizes the potential of tobacco as a raw material for organic fertilizers and botanical pesticides—two innovations that can support sustainable agricultural practices. read more