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Hikmah Yuliasari(1), Kavadya Syska(2), Ropiudin Ropiudin(3
), Verry Verry(4), Feriani Budiyah(5), Muhammad Ridwan(6), Dhimas Oki Permata Aji(7),
(1) Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Purwokerto,
(2) Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Al Ghazali Cilacap, Indonesia
(3) Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Indonesia
(4) Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Al Ghazali Cilacap, Indonesia
(5) Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Purwokerto, Indonesia
(6) Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Al Ghazali Cilacap, Indonesia
(7) Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Al Ghazali Cilacap, Indonesia
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This community service activity aimed to introduce a greenhouse-effect solar dryer (GESD) technology for chili postharvest processing in Kedungweru Village. The main issue faced by farmers was high postharvest losses due to unpredictable weather and conventional open sun-drying methods. The implementation included problem identification, technical training, field demonstrations, and participatory-based mentoring and monitoring. The results showed a 4060% reduction in drying time compared to traditional sun drying, improved product quality in terms of color and hygiene, and increased selling prices by 2535%. The activity enhanced community technical capacity in postharvest management, strengthened food resilience, and promoted village-based economic development through appropriate renewable energy technology. This model is replicable in other chili-producing regions with similar agroclimatic conditions.
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