Presentasi Proyek Tugas Akhir Statistika dan Analisis Data | Kelompok 5 ST 21 DPKU IPB University

Summary

This script discusses global food loss, particularly post-harvest waste, and the challenges of meeting future food demands. It highlights the role of mechanization in reducing food loss in Indonesia, where traditional harvesting methods result in significant losses. Additionally, a study on students' awareness and preferences regarding food waste management at IPB University reveals a strong understanding of food waste but differences in how students prefer to handle it. The study also finds that gender influences waste management preferences, offering insights for targeted educational and policy interventions.

Takeaways

• 😀 Food waste is a significant global issue, with one-third of food produced being discarded and not recyclable.
• 😀 Post-harvest losses alone account for 11% of food loss globally, mainly due to traditional harvesting methods.
• 😀 Mechanization, such as harvesters, is crucial to reduce food loss and improve efficiency in food production.
• 😀 A reduction in food loss by just 5% can result in a 6% increase in food availability, which can greatly impact food security.
• 😀 Indonesia plays a key role in global food production, ranking among the top producers in Asia, including countries like Vietnam, Thailand, and Myanmar.
• 😀 There is a lack of education and awareness among university students regarding sustainable food waste management and food systems.
• 😀 The study aims to assess the level of knowledge and responsibility of IPB University students towards food waste and sustainable food practices.
• 😀 92% of students at IPB University are aware of food waste, though their understanding varies from very aware to not aware.
• 😀 The preferred methods for managing food waste among students include composting (36%), eco-enzyme (28%), and using food waste for animal feed (22%).
• 😀 The study finds a positive association between students' knowledge of food waste and their sense of responsibility towards managing it.
• 😀 Gender differences were observed in students' preferences for food waste management methods, suggesting that male and female students approach the issue differently.

Q & A

What is the global impact of food waste according to the FA study?

The FA study shows that one-third of the food produced globally is wasted and cannot be recycled.

What challenge will the world face by 2050 in terms of food production?

By 2050, the world will need to feed 9 billion people annually, which poses a significant challenge for food production.

What is the significance of food loss in post-harvest stages?

Food loss during post-harvest stages accounts for 11% of the total food produced, often due to traditional harvesting techniques.

How can mechanization help reduce food loss?

Mechanization, such as the use of harvesters, is crucial to reduce food loss. Although these machines are expensive, they can help decrease losses by around 5%, significantly improving food availability.

What is the role of Indonesia in global food production?

Indonesia is one of the largest food producers in Asia, alongside countries like Vietnam, Thailand, and Myanmar.

What is the problem related to food waste management among students?

There is a lack of education and awareness among university students regarding sustainable food management and waste reduction.

What were the two main objectives of the research study conducted at IPB University?

The study aimed to understand students' knowledge about food waste and to investigate the association between gender and students' preferences for food waste management methods.

What sampling method was used in the study?

The study used a two-stage random sampling method, selecting 10 random classes and then choosing students from those classes to participate as respondents.

What were the findings regarding students' awareness of food waste?

92% of the students were aware of food waste, with the majority having a good understanding of the issue.

What methods for managing food waste did students prefer?

The preferred methods for food waste management were composting (36%), ecoenzymes (28%), and animal feed (22%).