The Role of Counseling to Cocoa Farmer Groups in Soppeng Regency

The formation of farmer groups will make it easier for farmers to carry out their farming activities. This study aims to examine the role of farmer groups in cocoa farming activities in Ketulungan Village. The approach used in this study is a qualitative descriptive approach. Respondents were cocoa farmer groups selected using a purposive method. Data collection is done by in-depth interviews with respondents and informants. The informants in this study were extension agents both from related institutions and from the private sector. The results of this study indicate that the role of farmer groups in farming activities includes: (1) Farmer groups as a forum for sharing information, namely farmer groups disseminating information obtained from instructors to their members through meetings; (2) Farmer groups as a place of discussion, namely farmer groups as a place to find solutions to problems in cocoa farming activities such as maintenance and handling of pests and diseases; (3) Farmer groups as a forum for learning, namely farmer groups as a place to get knowledge about cocoa cultivation; (4) Farmer groups as production units, namely farmer groups as providers of facilities and infrastructure in farming activities of their members such as providing fertilizer and cocoa seeds; (5) Farmer groups as a place of cooperation, namely farmer groups capable of cooperating with extension agents, PT Mars and its members in carrying out their farming activities. It is expected that farmer groups, more actively collaborate in farming activities and can cooperate with the government and other parties to improve their farming activities.

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Kapasitas Petani Kakao Bekas Penambang Batu Bara di Kota Sawahlunto

Jurnal Penyuluhan ◽

10.25015/penyuluhan.v11i2.10579 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Delki Utama Asta ◽

Aida Vitayala S Hubeis ◽

Anna Fatchiya

Keyword(s):

Problem Solving ◽

Formal Education ◽

Survey Method ◽

Management Problem ◽

Adaptation Process ◽

Cocoa Farmer ◽

Farmer Groups ◽

Cocoa Farmers ◽

Extension Support

The study aims to: (1) analyze the capacity of cocoa farmers ex-coalmining in Sawahlunto and (2) analyze factors that corrrelated with the capacity of cocoa farmers ex-coalmining in Sawahlunto. This research used survey method and was conducted in Sawahlunto City, West Sumatera on Desember 2014-February 2015. Numbers of sample this research are 70 respondents and used descriptive and correlational rank Spearman analysis. The results of this research showed that: (1) capacity of cocoa farmers ex-coalmining in production, marketing, farming management, problem solving and enviromental adaptation process was low, and (2) low capacity of cocoa farmer ex-coalmining in Sawahlunto correlated with formal education of farmers that only until elementary school, farming experience of farmers is still limited so their knowledge and skill to farm is low , extension support to give information for farmer is not maximal, the role of farmer groups to help farmers seeking farming information is still low and local goverment support to facilitating the needs of farmers is not optimal. Keywords: capacity, coalmining, cocoa farmer, extension support

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PERAN PENDAMPING TERHADAP PEMBERDAYAAN KELOMPOK TANI KAKAO DI KABUPATEN BOLAANG MONGONDOW UTARA

AGRI-SOSIOEKONOMI ◽

10.35791/agrsosek.13.2.2017.16340 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 13 (1A) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Juwita Janeke Eman ◽

Jenny ., Baroleh ◽

Agnes E. Loho

Keyword(s):

Data Analysis ◽

New Technologies ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Primary Data ◽

Risk Of Failure ◽

Cocoa Farmer ◽

Farmer Groups ◽

District Offices

This study aims to determine the role of facilitators who facilitate farmer groups, especially in cocoa crops and know the various obstacles faced by the accompaniment in the assistance activities of cocoa farmer groups in North Bolaang Mongondow Regency. The study lasted for three months from February to April 2017. The data collected in the form of primary and secondary data. Primary data collected through interviews with 5 farmer groups and taken by deliberate were 3 farmers group of Advanced and 2 groups of Beginner Farmer Group. Each group of farmers is taken as many as 6 people consisting of the management of farmer groups namely chairman, secretary, treasurer and 3 members. Total of respondents amounted 30. Secondary data were obtained from the Office of Agriculture and District Offices in North Bolaang Mongondow. Data analysis was used descriptive analysis. The results of this research showed that the counselor was instrumental in empowering the cocoa farmer groups in both the beginner and advanced farmer groups in intensification and rehabilitation activities. The role of companion is categorized as a very important role that is 88.3%. This can be seen from the corective and enhacement in the way of gardening. The constraints faced by counselors, especially at the beginner level farmers, are the fear of to take risk of failure in production so that they have not dared to try new technologies.

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PERANAN ANGGOTA KELOMPOK TANI DALAM MENINGKATKAN PRODUKSI PADI SAWAH DI DESA KOROBHERA KECAMATAN MEGGO KABUPATEN SIKKA

Buletin Ilmiah IMPAS ◽

10.35508/impas.v21i01.2611 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

pp. 61-70

Author(s):

Toncerius M. Lesu ◽

S.P.N. Nainiti ◽

Serman Nikolaus

Keyword(s):

Sampling Method ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Total Sample ◽

Rice Production ◽

Average Score ◽

Maximum Score ◽

Central Production ◽

Group Members ◽

Farmer Groups

The aim of this research is to find out how big the role of the farmer group members in increasing rice production at Korobhera Village, Meggo Subdistrict, Sikka District. The research has been done on April to May 2019. This is a qualitative study with purposive sampling considering the site was one of rice central production. The objectives of the study were to know : 1) how big the role of the farmer group members to productivity increasing in the area of research ; 2) the constraints faced by the members of the farmer group. Sample was done randomly using simple random sampling method with a total sample size of 50 people, who were the members of four farmer groups existed. The results of research indicated that the role of farmer group members in increasing rice production at the location of research was high, shown by the percentage of the accomplishment maximum score from average score in the amount of 75,65% (average score 87). The constraints faced by members of farmer group were quite similar, which were financial capital limits problem, uncaged livestocks and the availability of production tools was often not on time.

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HUBUNGAN KEPEMIMPINAN KETUA KELOMPOK DENGAN KEEFEKTIFAN KELOMPOK TANI PADI SAWAH DI KECAMATAN SUKOHARJO KABUPATEN PRINGSEWU

Jurnal Pengkajian dan Pengembangan Teknologi Pertanian ◽

10.21082/jpptp.v22n2.2019.p131-142 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 22 (2) ◽

pp. 131

Author(s):

Kordiana K Rangga ◽

Indah Listiana

Keyword(s):

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Group Leader ◽

Survey Method ◽

Group Leaders ◽

Test Rank ◽

Medium Level ◽

Farmer Groups ◽

High Level ◽

The Relationship

ABSTRACT<pre> Farmer groups are a forum for farmers to make it easier for farmers to carry out their farming, if the farmer group runs effectively in accordance with the goals of the group. Effective farmer groups cannot be separated from the role of group leaders. The head of the farmer group has an important role in supporting the group to achieve its group goals. Based on the background described, then the purpose of this research are to know: the effectiveness of paddy farmer group; the leadership level of farmer group; and the relationship between leadership of farmer group leader with the effectiveness of farmer group in Sukoharjo Sub District of Pringsewu Regency. This research was conducted in Sukoharjo Sub District Pringsewu Regency, with 73 respondents of paddy farmer. Data was collected by using survey method with descriptive analysis and using statistical non parametric test rank spearman correlation to test hypothesis. The results showed that paddy farmer group in Sukoharjo Sub District had a high level of effectiveness, had a medium level of leadership of farmer group leader; and leadership of farmer group had significant relationship with farmer group effectiveness. </pre> Keyword: effectiveness, farmer group, leadership. ABSTRACTKelompok tani merupakan wadah bagi petani agar memudahkan petani dalam menajalankan usahataninya, jika kelompok tani berjalan secara efektif sesuai dengan tujuan kelompoknya. Kelompok tani yang efektif tidak terlepas dari peran ketua kelompok. Ketua kelompok tani memiliki peran yang penting dalam mendukung kelompok mencapai tujuan kelompoknya. Berdasarkan latar belakang yang telah diuraikan, maka tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui: keefektifan kelompok tani padi sawah; tingkat kepemimpinan ketua kelompok tani; dan hubungan antara tingkat kepemimpinan ketua kelompok tani dengan keefektifan kelompok tani padi sawah di Kecamatan Sukoharjo Kabupaten Pringsewu. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Kecamatan Sukoharjo Kabupaten Pringsewu, dengan 73 petani responden. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan metode survey, dengan anilisis deskriptif dan menggunakan uji statistik korelasi rank spearman non parametrik untuk menguji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kelompok tani padi sawah memiliki tingkat keefektifan yang tinggi, memiliki tingkat kepemimpinan ketua kelompok yang sedang, dan kepemimpinan ketua kelompok tani memiliki hubungan yang nyata dengan keefektifan kelompok tani.

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Relationships The Role of Farm Group with Rice Farmer Social Status in Cialam Jaya Village Konda Sub District South Konawe District

Buletin Penelitian Sosial Ekonomi Pertanian Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Haluoleo ◽

10.37149/bpsosek.v22i2.14240 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 22 (2) ◽

pp. 90

Author(s):

Hartina Batoa ◽

Salahuddin Salahuddin ◽

Awaluddin Hamzah ◽

Rahayu Endah Purwanti ◽

Andi Dheviani Oksaputri Iskandar

Keyword(s):

Social Status ◽

Random Sampling ◽

Rank Correlation ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Research Area ◽

Lowland Rice ◽

Rice Farmers ◽

Farmer Groups ◽

Rice Farmer

This study aims to determine the relationship between the role of farmer groups and the social status of lowland rice farmers in Cialam Jaya Village, Konda Sub District, South Konawe District. This research was conducted in Cialam Jaya Village in September-December 2019. The determination of the research area was carried out purposively with the consideration that Cialam Jaya Village is one of the centres for lowland rice production and has farmer groups. Simple random sampling (simple random sampling) takes 10% or as many as 26 respondents of rice farmers. The data analysis used was the Spearman Rank Correlation analysis. The results showed that the role of the group was significantly related to the socioeconomic status of lowland rice farmers, with a significance value of 0.019.

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PENGARUH PERAN KELOMPOK TANI TERHADAP KOHESIVITAS DI KELOMPOK TANI TRANGGULASI DESA BATUR, KECAMATAN GETASAN, KABUPATEN SEMARANG

SOCA: Jurnal Sosial Ekonomi Pertanian ◽

10.24843/soca.2020.v14.i01.p03 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 28

Author(s):

Eunice Gabriella ◽

Sriroso Satmoko ◽

Dyah Mardiningsih

Keyword(s):

Linear Regression ◽

Multiple Linear Regression ◽

Farming System ◽

The Other ◽

Survey Method ◽

Regression Test ◽

Organic Vegetables ◽

Vegetable Farming ◽

Farmer Groups

The advanced farmer group that have many members, did not guarantee that the members of the group has intemacy value. Closed relation farmer members group would be shown by the strength of the farmer group role. The research aim was to identify the farmer groups role and the cohesiveness of organic vegetable farming system. The other research aim was to analyze the role of farmers groups influence on the cohesiveness of Tranggulasi organic vegetables farming system. The research was conducted at Tranggulasi farmer group, Desa Batur on 12-29 Mey 2018. Survey method was used and samples were conducted with 32 people of active members in farmer gtoup. The results showed that the farmer groups roles as learning class was in good category with percentage 53%, coorperation action was 63%, and unit of production was 69%. The cohesiveness of organic vegetable farming was good category with percentage 81%. Multiple linear regression test showed that the learning class, cooperation action, and unit of production, has significant effect on the cohesiveness of organic vegetable farming.

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Exploring entrepreneurial-group formation by smallholder Burundian farmers

Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies ◽

10.1108/jadee-12-2018-0181 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 85-102

Author(s):

Bélyse Mupfasoni ◽

Aad Kessler ◽

Thomas Lans ◽

Rama Lionel Ngenzebuke

Keyword(s):

Group Dynamics ◽

Qualitative Data ◽

Early Stage ◽

Group Formation ◽

Top Management Teams ◽

Group Discussions ◽

Content Type ◽

Internal States ◽

Farmer Groups

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the role of specific internal states (i.e. the set of sustainable values and motivations) that underlie group formation and joint business idea identification of farmer groups in the context of Burundi. Design/methodology/approach Quantitative and qualitative data were combined in this study. Quantitative data were analyzed using basic statistics. Qualitative data were collected in focus group discussions with farmer groups. Findings Findings revealed that groups are not just formed on the basis of homophily (same level of internal states) but also on “compensation” and “committed leadership.” Moreover, prior sustainable behavior of members influences sustainability of new group business ideas and the nature (e.g. focus on farming) of that business idea. Research limitations/implications As this study was done at an early stage of group formation and does not include group dynamics over a longer period of time, further monitoring of the groups is needed to examine if the observed motivation persists. Originality/value Although there is a vast amount of literature on entrepreneurial and top management teams, literature on the (early) mechanisms of entrepreneurial group formation in an emerging economy and rural context is relatively scarce.

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Technology Development and Farmer Groups: Experiences From Botswana

Experimental Agriculture ◽

10.1017/s0014479700016173 ◽

1988 ◽

Vol 24 (3) ◽

pp. 321-331 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

D. Norman ◽

D. Baker ◽

G. Heinrich ◽

F. Worman

Keyword(s):

Technology Development ◽

Improvement Project ◽

Group Management ◽

Technology Improvement ◽

Production Technologies ◽

Farmer Groups ◽

Set Up ◽

On Farm ◽

Management Issues

SUMMARYThe Agricultural Technology Improvement Project (ATIP) has been conducting on-farm research in Botswana with the goal of identifying improved arable production technologies. In an effort to increase the role of farmers in technology design and assessment, ATIP set up farmer groups that meet on a regular basis to discuss farming problems and on-farm trials. This article reviews and evaluates ATIP's experiences with farmer groups. A typology of technology development groups is proposed and group management issues are discussed.

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PENGARUH KINERJA KELEMBAGAAN TANI TERHADAP EKSISTENSI MODAL SOSIAL PETANI KEDELAI DALAM MENDUKUNG KEBERHASILAN PROGRAM UPSUS PAJALE DI KABUPATEN LAMPUNG TIMUR

Jurnal Social Economic of Agriculture ◽

10.26418/j.sea.v8i1.34135 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

Author(s):

SEPTIANA, YOSINI DELIANA, LUCYANA TRIMO

Keyword(s):

Social Capital ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Total Sample ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Farmer Groups ◽

The Government

The role of agriculture in the economic development of this country is still very important, besides being a fuel provider, this sector also contributes significantly to the development of workforce which is expected to have an increase in the change in the level of poverty. The Ministry of Agriculture has a vision and mission in alleviating poverty by rolling out various forms of programs to increase capital for farmers. Farmers who have developed their level of education, improved changes in the economic and political structure, began to understand to form a farmer group that had the goal of obtaining and obtaining mutual assistance included in the agricultural program of the government, such as the UPSUS Pajale Program. Farmers who are members of farmer groups will strengthen the ability of their groups to manage and channel the Pajale UPSUS Program assistance that requires improving farm safety consisting of indicators; the role of members of farmer groups, suitability of group services, collectivity, and resolution of local wisdom that still requires in its farming activities. The success of farmer groups can not be separated from social capital which is the main foundation that must be owned by farmers as group members. Mangkuprawira (2010) describes the support of social capital in farmers such as social norms, mutual trust, networking, cooperation, mutual relations, participation, and commitment that will be directly connected to the success of the UPSUS Pajale (soybean) program being rolled out by the government, and seen from three indicators namely; successful output, successful results, and successful benefits. The UPSB Pajale Program in East Lampung Regency is held from February to March 2019. The data used are primary and secondary data with the Mix-method research method. The sampling technique used was the Proportional Stratified Random Sampling with a total sample of 140 farmers who were members of a farmer group receiving the 2017 UPSUS Pajale Kedelai Program in East Lampung Regency. Data processing is done qualitatively and quantitatively. Data is arranged qualitatively using descriptive analysis, while quantitative data is processed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis, which uses the LISREL 8.80 program. The results showed the value of R2 = 0.71, which means that the second variable namely Farmer Institutional Performance and the Existence of Farmer Social Capital contributed 71 percent and was significant to the Success of the UPSUS Pajale Program in East Lampung Regency.Keywords: Farming Institution, Existence of Social Capital, and UPSUS Pajale Program

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