scholarly journals Self-Sustainability of Farming Community through Promotion of Organic Agriculture: A Case Study of KVK, Bagalkot

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (09) ◽  
pp. 3653-3658
Author(s):  
Mouneshwari R. Kammar ◽  
A.P. Biradar ◽  
Arjun Sulagitti ◽  
S. Sudha
Keyword(s):  
Organic Agriculture ◽  
Farming Community

scholarly journals Sustainable Model of Organic Agriculture: A Case study of Nepalese Farmers

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 142-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raj Kumar Banjara ◽  
Meena Poudel
Keyword(s):  
Organic Agriculture ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Farming System ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Family Farming ◽  
Modern Agriculture ◽  
The Social ◽  
Changing Trend

Epistemology of organic agriculture is logically and practically associated with the conventional farming practices. Organic agriculture can contribute in the social life of people by improving health and ecology. It is even more important for the preservation of natural resources. In relation to the importance of organic agriculture, the main objective of this study was to develop the sustainable model of organic agriculture. The study was based on the inductive approach; qualitative design. Study was conducted in 4 districts of Nepal among the 614 respondents. The result found that there was significant contribution made by the organic agriculture to improve the socio-economic status of farmers as well as to care the relationship between the human being and their environment. Family farming system is the fundamental base for changing trend of agriculture in worldwide practices. There is need to protect and enhance family farming through farmers’ cooperative for the sustainability of organic agriculture. The study developed the sustainable model covering the need of infrastructure development, policy improvement, and motivational factors for farmers and changing process of modern agriculture to organic agriculture. The roles of government, non-government, private sectors, individual farmers and consumers are equally important for the sustainability of organic agriculture. The model focuses on the collective effort of all responsible stakeholders. There is need to test the effectiveness of this model.

A qualitative approach to improve the effectiveness of products of research findings for users: a case study of the Analytical Irrigation Model

2004 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 207
Author(s):  
B. Keeble ◽  
D. Robertson ◽  
F. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Software Tool ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Primary Users ◽  
Farming Community ◽  
Widespread Adoption ◽  
Environmental Objectives ◽  
Research Findings

The widespread adoption of research findings by the farming community has traditionally been challenging. Addressing this challenge is a priority as the products of research often aid and underpin the implementation of environmental objectives to ensure that natural resources are used in a sustainable manner. One approach to tackling this challenge is to develop products that are tailored to meet the needs of the users. The Analytical Irrigation Model (AIM, a software tool) was developed with the intention of creating a field-tool to assist farmers to improve their management of border-check irrigation. Using AIM as a case study, this paper demonstrates the value of using a qualitative approach in assessing potential users of research findings, and understanding their requirements. While developing AIM, anecdotal feedback suggested that widespread adoption of the envisaged research products, namely a field-tool, was unlikely. The qualitative study found that service providers to the dairy industry were likely to be the primary users of products of the AIM research. From conducting this qualitative study, service providers identified 4 types of research products that would suit their needs. Incorporating their perspectives enabled the development of products that were more likely to be adopted and consequently increased the effective targeting of the AIM research findings.

scholarly journals COVID-19 and Other Challenges: A Case Study of Certified Organic Green Tea Producers in China

2020 ◽  
pp. 089692052097584
Author(s):  
Ksenia Gerasimova ◽  
Jiping Sheng ◽  
Jiang Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Organic Agriculture ◽  
Timely Manner ◽  
Domestic Markets ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Tea Industry ◽  
Western Concept ◽  
Organic Tea ◽  
Certified Organic ◽  
Depth Interviews

This article explores how the western concept of “organic agriculture” has been applied in the traditional Chinese tea industry and how it has been tested during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using in-depth interviews and observations made during 2017–2020, we analyzed different meanings of organic agriculture and values that were given by Chinese farmers who are certified organic producers. Although organic agriculture, particular certified by international certification standards, is a foreign concept, producers invested efforts that go beyond the commercial pursuit for profit. Most importantly, the combination of the reiterated cultural meaning and health benefits of the certified organic tea with the visionary strategy has allowed these producers to shift in a timely manner from export to domestic markets and adapt to the pandemic’s barriers presented to the global trade.

scholarly journals Climate Change and Rural Female Farmers in Ghana: A Study of the Wenchi Municipality

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lily Yarney ◽  
Emmanuel Kojo Sakyi ◽  
Jonathan Chuks Mba ◽  
Peter K. Achamwie
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Adaptation Strategies ◽  
Crop Failure ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Farming Community ◽  
Female Farmers ◽  
Basic Infrastructure

Climate change poses a major threat to development in most low and middle-income countries, especially the sub – Saharan Africa. Wurompo is a small farming community in the Wenchi Municipality of the Brong-Ahafo region of Ghana that depends on rain-fed agriculture activities for livelihood. In recent years, droughts, unpredictable rainfall pattern and crop failure have become common in the area. The study assessed knowledge and awareness, effects of climate change on female farmers, and their adaptation strategies. A case study in design, qualitative methods were used to collect data from 50 purposefully selected participants. Data were analyzed using themes and sub-themes generated from the research questions. Findings showed lack of adequate information and knowledge on climate change and its effects. Climate change has impacted negatively on these farmers stemming from decline in crop production and unavailability of adequate water supply in due season. Challenges to climate change adaptation are poverty, poor basic infrastructure, and modern farming practices. Farmers must be educated on climate change and its effects, with training on the necessary adaptation strategies to build their resilience. Policies that target rural farmers to adapt to climate change, and device modern agricultural techniques and practices are also necessary.

scholarly journals The Role of Social Capital of the Urban Farming Community in the Development of Horticulture in Makassar (Case Study: Women's Group Dewi Sari Lorong Garden, Tamalanrea District)

2021 ◽  
Vol 316 ◽  
pp. 02005
Author(s):  
Nurbaya Busthanul ◽  
Anwar Sulili ◽  
Sitti Bulkis ◽  
Tamzil Ibrahim ◽  
Yopie Lumoindong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Combination Method ◽  
Social Solidarity ◽  
Urban Farming ◽  
Mutual Cooperation ◽  
Mutual Help ◽  
Farming Community

Social capital is one of the conditions that must be met in the development process. Weak social capital will reduce the spirit of mutual cooperation, exacerbate poverty, increase unemployment and crime and can hinder any efforts to improve social welfare. This research uses a combination method or better known as a mixed method, which is a combination of qualitative research and quantitative research. The results of the study illustrate that in the hallway garden community, the potential for social capital is relatively high as seen through the elements of social capital, trust, institutions and networks. This can be seen in the daily life of the community, such as mutual trust in the harmonious neighbors, kinship, helping nature, mutual help, social solidarity, being cooperative, and all of these appear in the collective behavior of the community in the form of urban farming activities.

scholarly journals The Farmer’s Strategy in Maintaining the Sustainability of Organic Farming in Rowosari Village, Jember Regency

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Dwi Mardani ◽  
Maulana Surya Kusumah
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Product Quality ◽  
Organic Farming ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Organic Agriculture ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Farming Community ◽  
Organic Farmers ◽  
Cooperation Network ◽  
Bahasa Indonesia

The Tani Jaya 2 farmer group is the only farming community that can develop their organic farming and survival since it was founded. As farmers who grow organic crops, they need special efforts to maintain their existence. Using a qualitative research design, researchers found that organic farmers face many challenges in managing their organic agriculture. For this reason, they must develop and ensure the sustainability of organic farming. Efforts to build farmers' knowledge in maintaining organic farming were established and influenced by the success of the strategies they used. Their plans include, firstly, empowering through the assistance of agricultural capital. Second, maintaining product quality. Third, build an external cooperation network. By relying on this effort, organic farming in Jember District can survive. Keywords: awareness construction, organic farmer strategy, organic farmer empowerment. Referensi: Basrowi. 2005. Pengantar Sosiologi. Bogor: Ghalia Indonesia. Creswell,         John     W.       2014.   Research Design:        Pendekatan     Metode Kualitatif,       Kuantitatif, dan Campuran. Terjemahan   oleh Achmad Fawaidi & Rianayati K.P. 2016. Yogyakarta: Pustaka Pelajar. Damsar & Indriyani. 2009. Pengantar sosiologi ekonomi. Jakarta: Prenadamedia Group. Departemen Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan. 1991. Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia. Jakarta: Balai Pustaka. Harker, R., Mahar, C., dan Wilkes, Chris. 1990. (Habitus X Modal) + Ranah =      Praktik:           Pengantar Paling Komprehensif kepada Pemikiran Pierre Bourdieu. Terjemahan oleh Pipit Maizier. Yogyakarta: Jalasutra. Henslin, James M. 2006. Sosiologi dengan Pendekatan Membumi (6 ed.). (W. Hardani, B. A. Yoso, Eds., & K. Sunarto, Trans.). Jakarta: Erlangga Khotimah,       Aidah Chusnul.          2016. Konstruksi Pengetahuan Tentang Pertanian Organik  Pada Petani Desa    Wates Kabupaten Tulungagung. Skripsi. Jember: Sosiologi. Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan      Ilmu Politik.  Universitas Jember. Moleong, Lexi J. 2000. Metode Penelitian Kualitatif. (Tjun Sujarman, (Ed.).  Bandung: PT. Remaja Rosdakarya. Mubarok, J. Ifnul. 2012. Kamus Istilah Ekonomi. Bandung: Yrama Widya Pribadi, Deki. 2016. Strategi Kelompok Tani Mandiri dalam Mewujudkan Pertanian Organik dan Wisata Organik di Desa Lombok Kulon Kecamatan Wonosari Kabupaten Bondowoso. Skripsi. Jember: Sosiologi. Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik. Universitas Jember. Ritzer, George dan Goodman, D. J. Teori Sosiologi Modern. Terjemahan Oleh Alimandan. 2003. Jakarta: Kencana. Soekanto, Soerjono. 1983. Kamus Sosiologi. Jakarta: CV. Rajawali. Soetriono. 1993. Dasar Ilmu Pertanian. Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Jember. Sutanto, Rachman. 2002. Pertanian Organik: Menuju Pertanian Alternatif dan Berkelanjutan. Yogyakarta: Kanisius. Universitas Jember. 2012. Pedoman Penulisan Karya Ilmiah. Jember: Jember University Press. Internet: Firli, Andhika. 2013. Revolusi Hijau dan Dampak    Buruknya. http://www.kompasiana.com/firlianggara/revolusi-hijaudandampakburuknya_552e08686ea8345b248 b457b. diakses             tanggal 03 Oktober 2016.

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