SEMINAR NASIONAL PENELITIAN DAN PENGABDIAN TEKNOLOGI HASIL PERTANIAN (SNPP-THP)
ISSN: 2964-3538
Corn (Zea mays L.) is an important source of carbohydrates and protein for the Indonesian people. In addition, corn is also useful as a feed ingredient and other industrial materials. Corn is one of the most important raw materials for animal feed in the world, especially as a source of energy, especially in the kernels. In addition to kernels, corn plant waste such as stalks, leaves, husks, and cobs can be used as forage for ruminants. The post-harvest stage is one of the vital factors that significantly influence corn production. Post-harvest handling is intended to ensure that the product does not experience shrinkage, both in quality and weight loss, so that the quality of corn produced by farmers gets a fair price. The purpose of this study was to examine post-harvest handling of corn and analyze the effectiveness of post-harvest handling in extending the shelf life of corn in Karangmojo Village. This fieldwork research was conducted from August 19–28, 2025 in Karangmojo Village, Karangmojo Subdistrict, Gunungkidul Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region. The research method used is an exploratory descriptive method. Primary data was obtained through interviews with respondents who are 9 corn farmers. In addition, observations were also conducted from direct observations of research objects in the field. Secondary data was also obtained from library sources, BPP and village offices to complement the primary data obtained in the field. Based on the results of observations and interviews in the field, it can be concluded that farmers in Karangmojo Village have carried out post-harvest handling of corn. Drying activities are carried out by drying in the sun for 3-4 days, in corn shelling activities, some farmers have also used corn shellers or shelling tools, the dried and shelled corn is then stored in burlap sacks with a size of 25-40 kg which are stored in the warehouse of each farmer's house which will later be sold to collector farmers.
Conference title:
SEMINAR NASIONAL PENELITIAN DAN PENGABDIAN TEKNOLOGI HASIL PERTANIAN (SNPP-THP): Transformasi Teknologi Pertanian untuk Meningkatkan Hilirilisasi Agroindustri dan Kedaulatan Pangan
Volume:
5
Issue:
1
Publication date:
22 December 2025