Pelatihan perakitan mesin perajang pakan ternak di Desa Canden Kabupaten Bantul

Abstract

Canden Village in Bantul Regency is an agrarian village that implements an integrated farming system combining agriculture, livestock farming, and fisheries. In terms of livestock farming, as the number of livestock increases, feed demand also increases. Meanwhile, the livestock feed chopping process is still carried out manually using machetes or a simple chopping machine that is less efficient. This condition results in low productivity and time efficiency among livestock farmers. This community service activity aimed to introduce chopping machine technology to livestock farmers, particularly in its assembly and operation. The implementation method included site surveys, preparation, training, and evaluation. The training was conducted on November 8, 2025, and was attended by 25 livestock farmers from Canden Village. The training received positive feedback (mean scores: 3.08 to 3.77), with practical machine-assembly benefits rated highest (3.77) and material relevance lowest (3.08). Participants perceived an improvement in their knowledge but recommended higher-capacity, more robust machines suited to farm-scale operations. Evaluation was limited to satisfaction (reaction) and did not objectively assess learning or behavior.