Contribution of Tobacco Waste for Agriculture

Abstract

This study aim is to explain the contribution of tobacco waste in the agricultural sector. Tobacco waste here limited to tobacco stems only. Tobacco stems are processed into bio briquettes, pellets, and liquid smoke. Biobriquettes and bio pellets can substitute the use of coal as fuel while liquid smoke can replace the use of chemical insecticides. The three products are eco-friendly and safe for the consumers. The production of these three products is a contribution manifestation of tobacco waste utilization to increase agriculture productivity, reducing fossil energy use, and minimizing tobacco stakeholders from chemical contamination both on tobacco plantation area and tobacco barns.