Transformasi Digital Penyuluhan Pertanian di Indonesia: A Literature Review

Abstract

The existence of ICT in the field of agricultural extension in principle provides convenience in the dissemination of extension innovations, storing and protecting data. However, in its journey, the existence of ICT is only felt by a few sectors and has not led to the expected progress. Therefore, this study aims to provide an overview of digital transformation in agricultural extension and the current condition of digital extension in Indonesia. This research uses the Literature Review method, this approach is relevant for researchers to critically examine the actual phenomena that are currently occurring. The results of the research show that the journey of digitization of agricultural extension began after the reform and the issuance of Law no. 16 of 2006 concerning the Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Extension System. After that, agricultural extension began to lead to the full use of ICT. The use of ICT in its journey has considerable challenges, at the farmer level, the presence of digital devices has not led to the use that encourages production or agricultural progress. At the institutional level, the weak institutional capacity of extension and the low competence of extension workers make the effectiveness of extension work not achieved. Comprehensive policy strategies such as the use of diverse, interesting and interactive media and supported by planning as needed need to be implemented. In addition, multi stakeholder cooperation in building digital infrastructure, improving the competence of farmers and extension workers in the digital sector needs to be implemented more comprehensively.