TEKNOLOGI MESIN PENCACAH PAKAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PRODUKTIVITAS PAKAN KAMBING

Abstract

Many goat communities in Blitar Regency still rely on manual methods for processing cassava-based feed, resulting in low productivity, time efficiency, and chopping quality. This community service activity aimed to improve efficiency, production capacity, and feed size uniformity through the application of appropriate technology in the form of a cassava chopping machine. A comparative experimental method was used by evaluating the performance of manual and machine chopping based on processing time, production capacity, and size uniformity, each with five replications. The results showed that the production capacity of the manual method reached only 4.62 ± 0.30 kg/h, while the machine achieved 201.6 ± 6.0 kg/h. The time required to chop 30 kg of material decreased from 6–8 hours to approximately 20 ± 2 minutes, and size uniformity improved from 50–60% to 80–85%. Statistical testing indicated a highly significant difference between the two methods (p < 0.001). Thus, the application of an appropriate technology–based cassava chopping machine is proven to be effective in improving productivity, efficiency, and feed processing quality, and has the potential to enhance the sustainability and competitiveness of goat farming communities.