Jurnal AGRISEP: Kajian Masalah Sosial Ekonomi Pertanian dan Agribisnis

Crop Farmers' Enterprise Information Needs In Reality Television Show Utilization In Oyo State, Nigeria

2024-03-21T04:44:09+00:00

The emerging scenario of robust Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services (AEAS) in Africa presupposes the need for Reality Television Shows (RTS) to support AEAS demand and delivery Systems. A variant of the entertainment-education (EE) genre, RTS provides an ample platform for effective AEAS. Given this, this study investigated crop farmers’ information needs in RTS utilization in Oyo State, Nigeria. A four-stage sampling procedure was used to select 140 crop farmers who own a television set randomly, while data was collected with the use of a structured questionnaire on respondents’ characteristics, perceived benefits and constraints to utilization of RTS and information needs on farmers’ crop enterprises from RTS. Data were analyzed using frequencies, percentages, means and PPMC at P= 0.05. Findings show that respondents were predominantly male (68.6%), married (65.7%) with tertiary education (40.0%), while mean age, farming experience and annual income were 46.10±13.395years 11.36±8.83years and N464464.29±95,805.94, respectively. The likelihood of RTS to facilitate the adoption of improved technologies (4.41±3.11) and the provision of information on key factors like marketing channels and production cost (2.73±3.11) were some of the perceived benefits by respondents. However, they had reservations about the language barrier (2.3643±4.9081) as a constraint to the maximal exploitation of the potentials of RTS. Respondents’ information need was high for irrigation system (2.61±2.54), harvesting activities (1.96±0.81), and marketing outlets (3.00±2.05), across production, harvesting and marketing information needs. It is recommended that proposed RTS should use local language for RTS dissemination, while addressing the most pressing information needs of the crop farmers.

Resources Availability And Income Achievement: A Driving Force For Competitiveness Of Rice Farming Products In Tidal Land, South Sumatera, Indonesia

2024-06-26T06:11:33+00:00

The land conversion of rice farming could only be prevented by increasing farming competitiveness. The first step is to map the resource availability supporting paddy farming and income achievement. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze resource availability and income achievement to increase paddy business competitiveness. It used a survey method and observed two populations of farmers producing paddy seed and rice in Tanjung Lago and Rambutan Districts, Banyuasin Regency. Simple random sampling was adopted to determine 130 respondents from two populations, each with 65 rice and paddy seed farmers. The findings showed that resource availability supports farming in tidal land, though it is significantly higher for paddy seed than rice farmers. Regarding income achievements, paddy seed farmers also have higher R/C and B/C values than rice farmers. Income for rice farmers mainly comes from corn, rubber, and oil palm, while paddy seed farmers earn from their farming. This implies that the chance of land conversion into plantations and corn farming is greater for rice than for paddy seed farmers. When this happens on a large scale and in the long term, it impacts national rice production. Therefore, improved resource availability and better integration in production could sustainably increase paddy farming production in tidal land.

A Comprehensive Study On The Business Feasibility, And Optimization Model For Paddy Cultivation On Marginal Agricultural Land In Pekalongan District

2024-04-17T10:12:55+00:00

Paddy cultivation on marginal land is the agribusiness activity. The aim of this research is to assess the feasibility status of paddy cultivation on marginal land and make efforts to optimize based on dynamic modeling system analysis. The research method used is descriptive quantitative with the dynamic modeling system analysis. The results show that the business profitability analysis shows a profit value of IDR 30,486,500, R/C Ratio 2.30, BEP unit 6,316 kg, BEP Sales IDR 15,477,220,-, and returnability 1.30%. This means this business is very profitable. The results of business financial analysis show an NPV IDR 2,536,754,052,-, profitability index 21.36%, IRR 14.21%, and payback period 14.4 years. This means this business is very worthy for development. The results of the dynamic modeling system analysis show that the paddy growth rate is influenced by using technology. Technology will influence rice growth of 3.5-7.0 cm. Nutrients influence the paddy biomass on marginal land. Using 10-20 kg/Ha of fertilizer will affect paddy biomass growth of 35-70 kg/Ha. The results of the dynamic model analysis show that the maximum paddy harvest production on marginal land is 25-50 kg/Ha/month with fertilizer use of 45-90 kg/Ha/month. This research concludes that the level of paddy cultivation feasibility on critical land is still quite feasible and profitable to develop. model analysis results show that of using agricultural technology and administering appropriate fertilizer doses will greatly determine the level of rice productivity on marginal agricultural land.

An Examination Of The Efficiency Of Cassava Marketing In East Lampung Regency, Lampung Province, Indonesia

2024-08-07T08:20:04+00:00

Cassava is a strategic commodity that has an influence on the stability of food security and drives industries from small to large scale and from upstream to downstream. Despite the potential and opportunities for developing cassava commodities in Lampung Province, the problems and challenges, especially those related to cassava marketing, are still relatively large. This research was conducted in Labuhan Ratu VI Village, Labuhan Ratu District, East Lampung Regency, Lampung Province in October 2020 - July 2021. The sampling method used was the snowball method. The snowball method is very appropriate to use in research on the topic of trade because it provides a complete description of the characteristics and conditions of marketing channels, the existing conditions of marketing institutions, and the effectiveness of existing trade channels. The research was conducted employing a survey method, and by simple random sampling involving 147 respondents of cassava farmers. The results revealed that cassava marketing consists of 2 channels. Farmer share channel I and II respectively 74% and 86%, while the marketing efficiency value (EP) marketing channel I and II respectively 13.04 % and 10.35%. These results show that marketing channel II is more efficient than marketing channel I because it has a high farmer share and marketing efficiency with a small percentage. This is because in marketing channel II farmers directly sell their cassava to the factory and marketing costs are low. Therefore, farmers are advised to market their products through marketing channel II.

Knowledge And Utilization Of Market-Oriented Agricultural Extension Service Among Farmers In Oyo State, Nigeria

2024-06-12T02:55:51+00:00

Market-oriented agricultural extension services (MOAES) are pivotal in transforming subsistence farming into a profitable and sustainable venture, thereby reducing rural poverty. This study investigates the knowledge and utilization of market-oriented agricultural extension services among farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria. The study employs a two-stage cluster sampling technique to select 106 farmers from four agricultural zones in Oyo State. Data was collected through structured questionnaires and interview schedules on knowledge, accessibility, utilization, and satisfaction with MOAES provided. The public extension (61.6%) was the primary provider of market-oriented agricultural extension services, with low knowledge and satisfaction. Utilization of the services on types of crops to grow, food safety standards, and sourcing of farm inputs were moderate. Overall utilization of MOAES by 55.7% of the farmers was low. Constraints were poor linkage (x̅=1.90), limited access to credit for input purchases (x̅=1.84), and inadequate price information for various inputs (x̅=1.68). Significant relationships existed between farmers sex (X²=3.259), marital status (X²=0.186), educational level of MOAES (X²=8.055). Strengthening the capacity of extension agents and focusing on value addition are recommended.

Significance Of Information Sources To Integrated Pest Management Usage Among Poultry Farmers In Kwara State, Nigeria

2024-05-19T23:22:57+00:00

Sources of information on the use of combined pest control measures for a sustainable ecofriendly environment are germane in poultry production. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 120 respondents using an interview schedule. Data collected on socioeconomic characteristics, sources of information, pest prevalence, constraints, and utilisation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Kwara State were analysed with percentages, frequency, weighted mean score, mean, Chi-square, and Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation at α 0.05. The result shows that respondents were members of the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) (96.7%) with mean age and years of business experience were 43.0±9.9 and 7.3±5.8years respectively. Most of the respondents had tertiary education (84.2%) and produced broilers (51.7%) in four cycles a year (57.5%). The most utilized IPM information sources were from co-farmers (68.3%) and workshops (67.5%); with the most prevalent pest being flies (x̅=1.48) and was low for 54.2% of the respondents. The respondents’ most utilised IPM method was the prompt elimination of dead birds from the flock (x̅=2.86) which was high for 60%. However, respondents’ most prominent constraint to IPM usage was the government’s insufficient pesticide subsidy (x̅=2.69); and was high for 60.0%. A significant relationship existed between respondents’ IPM usage and sources of information like family (X²=0.938; p=0.005) and internet (X²=1.000; p=0.000); years of education attainment (r=0.022; p=0.021), prevalent pest (r=0.577; p=0.051) and constraints to IPM usage (r=0.186; p=0.012). IPM information sources positively influence its utilisation, hence such sources should be empowered by the relevant stakeholders for a sustainable eco-friendly environment.

Enhancing Farm Household Income Through Efficient Arabica Coffee Cultivation In Simalungun, North Sumatera

2024-08-03T06:41:56+00:00

North Sumatera is the largest producer of arabica coffee in Indonesia with 29%. However, coffee farmers are always faced with various field problems such as high fertilizer prices, declining production and various traditional cultivation practices that cause low productivity levels. So that in maintaining overall cropping it is necessary to know the efficiency of farm management with efficient coffee management it can increase farmer income, improve the quality of life of farmers, absorb labor, reduce costs and create a sustainable system. The method used in this research is to use the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) model to determine the efficient value and the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) model to determine the efficient influence. The results of this research with the DEA model show that from a total of 133 respondents, the inefficient value is 51%, low efficient 25%, medium efficient 13%, and low efficient 11%. While the OLS model shows that the total cost and total income of farmers can significantly affect the efficiency value, the total production of farmers has no influence on the efficiency value. The research findings imply that improving efficiency requires modernizing technology to overcome traditional management such as the use of superior seeds and fertilizer inputs to increase land production. It also requires the support of relevant policies and institutions that are able to guarantee the availability of production facilities such as superior seeds and fertilizers that are easily available to farmers at affordable prices.

Determinants Of Farmers' Interest In Cultivating Herbal Crops In The Special Region Of Yogyakarta: A Study On Motivational And Economic Influences

2024-08-29T02:43:22+00:00

Herbal plants are horticultural commodities rich in health benefits. In DI Yogyakarta, these plants are frequently used to make traditional herbal medicine (jamu), serving as natural remedies for the community. Despite having significant land amounts and relatively good production levels, the overall yield of DI Yogyakarta's herbal plants remain suboptimal. This is attributed to the low number of farmers and their low time allocation for cultivation, which stemmed from decreasing interest among farmers in herbal plant cultivation, influenced by time constraints and economic challenges. Identifying factors that could increase farmers' interest in herbal plant cultivation is essential to enhance interest. This study aims to analyze how motivation, needs, family support, availability of facilities, ease of cultivation, production capacity, and quality, price stability, and income influence farmers' interest in cultivating herbal plants in DI Yogyakarta. The research was conducted from April 2024 to May 2024. This research used a quantitative survey method. The samples were 20 farmers (KT Lombok Ijo), 15 farmers (KWT Sekar Kenanga), and 22 farmers (KWT Sumber Rejeki). Data analysis employed descriptive analysis and multiple linear regression. Results showed that needs and price stability affected farmers' interest in cultivating herbal plants in DI Yogyakarta, indicating that the fulfillment of primary needs and price stability during weather changes proven to affect farmers' interest in cultivating herbal plants. DI Yogyakarta's government should boost farmers’ interest by aligning it with the actual conditions faced by farmers.

Optimization Of The Use Of Input In Turmeric Farming In Ibru Village, Mestong District, Muaro District, Jambi

2024-08-21T02:47:59+00:00

This research was conducted in Ibru Village, Mestong District, Muaro Jambi Regency, focusing on turmeric farmers as respondents. The study aimed to achieve three primary objectives: (1) to analyze the production function associated with turmeric farming, (2) to evaluate the level of optimization and economic efficiency in the utilization of production factors, and (3) to determine the optimal use of production inputs in turmeric cultivation. A census approach was employed, encompassing all 26 turmeric farmers in Ibru Village as the study’s respondents. The methodological framework utilized the Cobb-Douglas production function analysis, followed by optimization calculations to assess economic efficiency. The results of the study indicated several key findings: (1) land and labor inputs were found to significantly impact the increase in turmeric production per hectare annually, while the inputs of seeds and compost fertilizers did not show a significant effect on production levels; (2) the current use of land and labor in turmeric farming was identified as economically inefficient; and (3) optimization analysis suggested that there is potential for expanding turmeric farming to 1,925 hectares, with a corresponding increase in labor utilization to 31,213 labor days (HOK). These findings provide valuable insights into the efficiency of production practices in turmeric farming and offer guidance for potential improvements and expansion in the sector.

The Influence Of Attitude On Farmers' Decision-Making Process In Using Certified Quality Seeds In Hilly Areas

2024-08-30T07:35:27+00:00

The use of certified quality seeds is critical to increasing agricultural productivity. However, its use still needs to be improved in Bengkayang Regency, especially in hilly areas that pose unique challenges to agricultural practices. This study analyzed the influence of farmers' attitudes on their decision to use certified quality seed in the region. The research method used a mixed approach, combining descriptive analysis to collect data through a comprehensive questionnaire from farmers who have and have not used certified quality seeds. The sample consisted of 111 farmers in the Bengkayang district, representing a wide range of farming backgrounds and experiences. Fishbein's multi-attribute analysis and structural equation modeling (SEM) were used for in-depth data analysis, which provided vital insights into the factors influencing farmers' decisions. The results showed that farmers positively evaluated several attributes of certified quality seed, indicating confidence in its reliability, yield potential, and relevance to local conditions. These positive attitudes are mainly driven by agricultural motivation, perceived economic benefits, and careful decision evaluation. It is important to note that effective, cognitive, and cognitive attitudes jointly influence farmers' decision-making in selecting certified quality seed, indicating the complexity of the adoption process involving emotional, rational, and behavioral aspects. The results of this study provide valuable information for rice farmers and policymakers at the government level to design effective strategies to increase the use of quality seeds. Recommendations are developing targeted extension programs, improving access to quality seeds, and implementing incentives to encourage wider adoption among farmers in Bengkayang Regency.

Exploring Social Capital And Agribusiness Systems Of Transmigrants In The Early Settlement Phase: A Case Study In Wasile District

2024-09-07T12:25:12+00:00

This research was conducted in a transmigrant settlement in Wasile District, East Halmahera Regency, North Maluku Province, where the initial placement included ethnic groups from Banyuwangi and Banyumas. The study aims to analyze the support of social capital for the adaptability of transmigrants. A post-positivist paradigm was employed in this research. Data were collected through observation, participatory observation, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and document reviews. The informants consisted of 6 key informants and 14 supporting informants. The key informants included two representatives each from the Banyuwangi and Banyumas transmigrant groups placed in 1983, a Field Extension Officer (PPL), the Wasile District Head, the Village Head of Bumi Restu, and the Village Head of Mekar Sari. The supporting informants were those recommended by the key informants. The informants were selected purposively, followed by a snowball sampling technique. The data were analyzed qualitatively and descriptively manner. The findings indicate that the social capital support possessed by these two transmigrant groups significantly enhanced their adaptability, enabling them to survive and thrive. Furthermore, the implications of these findings are substantial. Strong social capital among the transmigrants can facilitate knowledge exchange, resource sharing, and collective action, essential for establishing and maintaining effective agribusiness practices. This robust support network enables transmigrants to overcome agricultural production, market access, and economic integration challenges. Consequently, the enhanced adaptability fostered by social capital improves their resilience and contributes to the overall success and sustainability of their agribusiness ventures, promoting community development and economic growth in the region.

Technical Efficiency Of Rice Farming Around The Nickel Mining In Konawe Selatan District

2024-07-29T12:08:43+00:00

South Konawe Regency has vast potential agricultural land, It can support the regional economy by supplying the food needs of the community and being a major player in trade across districts. In addition to providing food, the agricultural sector also serves as a market for goods produced by the industrial sector in rural communities and urban areas, a source of labor for industry, a source of capital for modern economic growth, particularly in its early stages, and a source of foreign exchange. Policy support is needed from the government in developing the agricultural sector considering the importance of synergy between the agricultural and mining sectors to minimize negative impacts in order to achieve economic balance so that it becomes the basis for local governments in taking appropriate policies to support the agricultural sector amidst mining activities. The purpose of this study is to examine lowland rice farming's technical effectiveness and production characteristics in the vicinity of South Konawe Regency's nickel mine. The data collected used primary and secondary data, with a total of 20 farmers as respondents. Stochastic Frontier Analysis (SFA) was utilized to analyze the data. The findings of the study indicate that lowland rice farming is technically efficient when it is conducted near nickel mining and that the production elements that actually affect lowland rice farming include land area, labour force, urea and NPK fertilisers, and insecticides.

Feasibility Model Of Controlled Atmosphere Storage Implementation For Shallot Farmers In West Java

2024-08-20T03:42:50+00:00

Smart postharvest technology in the form of Controlled Atmosphere Storage (CAS) is needed to increase the shelf life of shallot. However, the application of CAS requires high investment costs related to the initial setup such as land, warehouse, CAS, and CAS supporting equipment. Thus, it is necessary to analyze the benefits and costs for farmers' welfare reflected by adding the amount of farming margin and income from other sources considering the time adjustment. This study aims to build a dynamic model for the application of CAS technology in shallot farming and evaluate its costs and benefits for farmers' welfare. The method used is the integration of cost and benefit analysis into a dynamic system model. The results showed that shallot farmers’ income is very sensitive to price changes and increasing storage costs. Hence, adopting CAS technology could mitigate some of these effects by reducing post-harvest losses and allowing farmers to store their production in favorable situations. Moreover, the CAS model showed that in the management level, CAS could be feasible (in terms of NPV, IRR, and Net B/C), if the storage cost is at least IDR 2.000/kg. According to the minimum profit limit for farmers, the maximum storage cost is IDR 1.500/kg, which makes the CAS unfeasible to run. The successful adoption of CAS is contingent upon substantial financial support from both private-sector investors and government entities. Therefore, the CAS technology is more appropriate for adoption by stakeholders in the food industry who require a consistent year-round supply of shallots.

Comparative Analysis And Factors Affecting Income On Shallot Farming Of Biru Lancor And Batu Ijo Varieties In Probolinggo Regency

2024-08-21T13:51:21+00:00

Consumer demand for shallots continues to increase yearly, influencing farmers to cultivate the commodity. One of the influential factors is the use of good-quality seeds. The superior seed varieties used in shallot cultivation in Probolinggo Regency, East Java Province are Biru Lancor and Batu Ijo. Both varieties are equally superior in production, but there are advantages and disadvantages to each of them. This study investigates the income disparities and influential factors between two varieties of shallot farming: Biru Lancor and Batu Ijo. The research in Dringu District, Probolinggo Regency, was conducted in four selected villages as sample areas. Employing multistage purposive sampling, 60 shallot farmers participated, with 30 utilizing Biru Lancor and 30 adopting Batu Ijo varieties. Data collection involved primary and secondary sources, with surveys and interviews. This research used quantitative methods, including income analysis, t-tests, and dummy multiple linear regression analysis using SPSS. The findings reveal significant differences in farming income between Biru Lancor and Batu Ijo varieties. Key factors influencing shallot farming income encompass seed type, land costs, pesticide expenses, labor expenditures, production yields, and selling prices. This research provides valuable insights into optimizing shallot farming practices and enhancing farmers' income levels.

Smartphone Usage Behavior And Technology Acceptance In Oil Palm Replanting

2024-09-15T13:49:24+00:00

Replanting activities need support using information technology so that plantation business actors can access information related to plantations independently and accurately. This research analyzes smartphone usage behavior using a technology acceptance model approach among oil palm users. This research was conducted at the Karya Dharma III Village Unit Cooperative, Keranji Guguh Village, Koto Gasib District, Siak Regency. The sample taken in this research was 30 planters. The sampling technique in this research uses a snowball sampling technique, which is obtained through a rolling process based on the relationship between one respondent and another. Snowball sampling is a sampling method that uses initial illustration data to identify other illustrations that meet the criteria. Data analysis was carried out using a descriptive study based on a Likert scale. The final results of this research show that using smartphones among oil palm planters in Keranji Guguh Village as a medium to help search for and receive information for oil palm planters is classified as moderate, with an average score of 2.84. Smartphone use has become an alternative media planters use to search for information on supporting oil palm rejuvenation activities, land clearing, planting spacing patterns, using superior seeds, and plant maintenance replanting.

Economic Efficiency Of Pineapple Farming Using The Stochastic Frontier Approach

2024-09-10T22:59:39+00:00

Central Aceh Regency is the province's largest pineapple producer. However, pineapple farming is facing the problem of low pineapple productivity and input use efficiency. The research aims to analyze the factors that influence the level of technical efficiency and the allocative and economic efficiency of pineapple farming in Pegasing District, Central Aceh Regency. The sampling process employs the stratified random sampling method. The total sample consisted of 62 respondents. The stochastic frontier is used. The research revealed that the production factor of land area, with a variable coefficient value of 0.0312, seeds with a variable coefficient value of seeds of 1.0152, and pesticides with a coefficient value of 5.6239, significantly influenced pineapple farming production in Pegasing District. Conversely, the labor factor, with a coefficient value of 0.0408, and fertilizer, with a coefficient value of 0.1198, had an insignificant effect. The use of inputs in pineapple farming has reached technical efficiency values, but there are still opportunities to increase optimally. However, neither allocatively nor economically have we achieved efficiency. The technical efficiency value for pineapple farmers was 0.80, the allocative efficiency value reached 0.427, and the economic efficiency was 0.351. Farmers, as actors in farming activities, need to pay attention to the use of the right combination of inputs; economic efficiency will be obtained from the use of production factors so that pineapple farmers' income will increase.

The Impact Of Working Capital Management On Profitability In Micro And Small Processed Food Enterprises In Indonesia

2024-08-14T12:38:31+00:00

Effective management of working capital is essential for the profitability and long-term sustainability of micro and small-scale processed food businesses. However, at present, the business has not yet developed strong competency in managing working capital efficiently. This can certainly increase the potential for business bankruptcy, especially in the processed food business. This research examines the impact of working capital management, liquidity, and solvency ratios on the profitability of 1,563 micro and 241 small processed food enterprises in Indonesia. Multiple linear regression is used to assess the relationship between working capital management and profitability. The independent variables include the payable deferral period, inventory conversion period, current ratio, and debt-to-asset ratio, while profitability, as the dependent variable, is measured by return on assets (ROA). The findings indicate that both the payable deferral period and debt-to-asset ratio significantly affect the profitability of micro and small businesses, with the current ratio having a particular effect on the profitability of small businesses. These findings suggest that improving financial management practices, such as daily sales optimization and enhanced cash flow monitoring, could significantly enhance profitability in the micro and small processed food sector.

Assessing Efficiency Of Paddy Farming In Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia

2024-09-12T14:06:18+00:00

The use of agricultural input is significant for farm management. It would relate to productivity and efficiency. The problem is that the paddy farmers still needed to determine the appropriate agricultural input use level to achieve efficiency. This study aims to assess the efficiency of paddy farming in Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia. This study evaluated the efficiency of paddy farming with three types: technical efficiency, allocative efficiency, and economic efficiency. A survey was conducted with 40 paddy farmers to obtain data on paddy production and agricultural input use such as seed, fertilizer, chemicals, and labor. Data envelopment analysis with an input approach was employed to analyze the data. The scores of technical efficiency, allocative efficiency, and economic efficiency were 0.935, 0.711, and 0.668, respectively. This study indicated that paddy farming in Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia, was technically efficient. However, it was allocative and economically inefficient. The unachieved cost minimization was the driving factor of the allocative inefficiency. Furthermore, this study also found that the condition of paddy farming increased the return to scale (IRS). This condition implied that the paddy farmers could escalate the paddy production and achieve efficiency by improving agricultural input use. Moreover, eco-friendly agricultural input is encouraged to minimize costs to improve allocative efficiency and support sustainable agriculture. Also, the government should take some actions and policies to improve the efficiency of paddy farming in Deli Serdang.