Biomi Technology Offers Solution to Livestock Waste Pollution in Tabanan, Bali
Environmental pollution caused by livestock waste in Tabanan Regency, Bali, is beginning to find a solution. The implementation of the Biomi formula innovation serves as an effective method to process cattle waste while maintaining rural environmental sanitation.
I Nyoman Kaca, an academic from the Faculty of Agriculture, Science, and Technology (FPST) at Warmadewa University, explained that the application of this technology is expected to reduce odour pollution and contamination, which have long been challenges for local farmers. Through a community-based approach, the use of Biomi also increases the economic value of waste by converting it into high-quality organic fertiliser.
“The implementation of Biomi technology is designed to help farmers address issues regarding the hygiene of stables and the surrounding environment, ensuring that the presence of livestock farms no longer disturbs the comfort of residents,” said Nyoman Kaca when confirmed in Denpasar on Friday (19/6/2026).
The primary advantage of Biomi technology lies in its ability to significantly accelerate the decomposition process of organic matter in livestock waste. While conventional composting can take months, the microorganisms within the Biomi formula can drastically shorten the maturation period, making the process much more efficient.
In addition to accelerating fertiliser production, this biological formulation actively binds ammonia. This capability drastically reduces the pungent aroma of cattle manure and urine from the very beginning of application. The end result of this decomposition process is a nutrient-rich organic fertiliser that is highly stable, free from harmful pathogens, and ready for use to enhance soil fertility in horticultural farmlands.
The programme is centred in the Amertha Sari II Livestock Farmers Group, Banjar Kesiut Kangin, Kesiut Village, Kerambitan District, Tabanan Regency. This livestock group serves as a pilot project for the implementation of a sustainable community-based waste management system.
This global-scale programme is the result of cross-border collaboration. FPST Warmadewa University has partnered with two foreign universities: Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Malaysia and Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) Philippines.
The involvement of these international partners brings diverse perspectives and new expertise in mapping livestock waste management that is both environmentally friendly and productive for horticulture in Bali. Through the integration of technology and education, waste that was previously an environmental burden is now being transformed into an economic asset for farmers in Tabanan.