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