scholarly journals Persepsi Kelompok Tani terhadap Peranan Penyuluh Pertanian di Kecamatan Rantau Utara Kabupaten Labuhan Batu

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-137
Author(s):  
Joni Rianto Siregar ◽  
Rahmanta Ginting ◽  
Ihsan Effendi

The purpose of this study is to describe Farmers Group Perceptions of the Role of Agricultural Extension Workers in the development of Farmer Groups in Rantau Utara District, Labuhanbatu Regency and find out related to extension agents in various training programs for farmer groups in Nagari Sungai Pua, Sungai Pua District, Agam District. This research is a survey research, using selected respondents using a multistage sampling method by selecting 7 out of 68 farmer groups and choosing 79 respondents from selected farmer groups, which is carried out intentionally. Data were analyzed descriptively quantitative and qualitative. The results showed that the role of instructors as motivators of educators, instructors, administrators, and communicators was categorized in participation, while the role of instructors as catalysts and consultants was categorized as not supportive. From this result it was agreed that extension agents were expected to further increase their contribution by assisting farmers in solving problems, assisting the process in the field and connecting farmers with technology sources.

ZOOTEC ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 302
Author(s):  
Elinde Yoman ◽  
M T Massie ◽  
R E.M.F Osak ◽  
J Pandey

ANALYSIS OF FARMERS' PERCEPTIONS TOWARD THE ROLE OF COUNSELING IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF PIG FARMING ON AGRIBUSINESS IN GIWAN VILLAGE, TIOM DISTRICT, LANNY JAYA REGENCY. The objective of this study was to determine farmer’s perceptons toward the role of agricultural extension agents in the development of pig livestock agribusiness for breeder’s in Giwan Village, Tiom District, Lanny Jaya Regency. This study used a survey method. Sample of group breeder wasdetermined by purposive sampling and sample of breeders was selected by simple random sampling method. The results of the study showed that: (1) Most pig farmers in Giwan village had good or high perceptions of extension workers in their roles as educators (80%), still have moderate as consultants (75%), as motivators (75%), and as organizers (80%) of farmers in providing counseling in Giwan village. The conclusion of this research was farmers in Giwan village have good perceptions of extension workers in their roles as educators, motivators, and as organizers of farmers in managing pigs' business.Keywords:  Agribusiness, Pig Farm, Extension, Giwan. 


Author(s):  
HESTININGSIH HESTININGSIH ◽  
JURAEMI JURAEMI ◽  
FIRDA JUITA

Agricultural extension is a non-formal educational process that aims to improve the welfare of farmers. This study aimed to determine the role of Field Agricultural Extension (FAE) in the development of farmer groups. This research was conducted from March to May 2020 in Tanah Abang Village, Long Mesanggat Subregency, East Kutai Regency. Determination of samples number used a proportional sampling method with a total sample of 38 respondents. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results showed the role of FAE is as a motivator, educator, and facilitator. Growing farmer groups in terms farmer group institutions become strong and independent, increasing members ability in agribusiness development, and increasing groups ability in carrying out its functions.


2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 479-492
Author(s):  
Azwar Saihani ◽  
Siti Noor Asiah Jamil

       This study aims to identify the role of extension agents in developing farmer groups in Sungai Binuang Village, Haur Gading District, as well as how the current authority and competence of extension agents to farmer groups. This research was conducted in Sungai Binuang Village, Haur Gading Sub-District in March-May 2016. The samples taken in this study were all members of farmer groups in Sungai Binuang Village. The analysis method used in this study is descriptive analysis and Likert scale for measuring indicators. the role of extension agents as farmer supervisors is at an average number of 287 in the good interval category with a number of 76.5% classified as strong, as an organizer and dynamist the instructor is at an average rate of 306 in a very good area with 81.6% classified as very strong , as a technician the extension has an average number of 306 in the area is very good and 81.6% is classified as very strong, and the extension agent as a farmer consultant that is 306.5 in the area very well and continuum 81.7% at very strong intervals . From the results of the study, it was found that the role of agricultural extension agents in Sungai Binuang Village was already quite optimal. The authority and competence of agricultural extension agents cannot be done optimally because an agricultural instructor is only authorized to direct and provide input on all decisions taken in a group


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rayhana Jafar ◽  
Sulton Alimin

ABSTRACT Counseling is one of the important things in providing knowledge to farmers as a process of disseminating information, information processes or providing explanations, the process of changing farmers' behavior (attitudes, knowledge and skills) and the educational process. The importance of the role of agricultural extension workers, especially in the application of organic rice cultivation using the SRI (System of Rice Intensification) method in Tarakan City is still very much needed to improve human resources (farmers) so that they are able to manage existing natural resources intensively in order to achieve productivity and income improvement activities. The purpose of this study was to describe the role of agricultural extension agents in the application of the SRI method in the Mamburungan Village of Tarakan City and to find out the obstacles faced by agricultural extension workers in extension activities to farmer groups in Mamburungan Village, Tarakan City. This research is a qualitative descriptive study with a survey method. This research is analyzed by using descriptive analysis and Likert Scale. Determination of samples using purposive sampling technique. The results of the study show the role of agricultural instructors in the application of the SRI method in Mapan Sejahtera farmer groups as facilitators, motivators, educators and communicators are categorized as very important. The obstacle faced by extension agents in conducting extension activities is the lack of farmers' participation in developing organic rice cultivation with the SRI system because farmers are still focused on conventional rice cultivation; facilities and infrastructure in conducting extension activities are still very minimal so that the process of extension activities is hampered. Key words: Extension, Role of Extension, SRI Method ABSTRAK Penyuluhan merupakan salah satu hal yang penting dalam memberikan pengetahuan kepada para petani sebagai proses penyebarluasan informasi, proses penerangan atau memberikan penjelasan, proses perubahan prilaku petani (sikap, pengetahuan dan keterampilan) dan proses pendidikan. Pentingnya peran penyuluh pertanian khususnya dalam penerapan budidaya padi organik dengan metode SRI (System of Rice Intensification) di Kota Tarakan masih sangat dibutuhkan  untuk meningkatkan SDM (petani)  sehingga mampu mengelola sumber daya alam yang ada secara intensif demi tercapainya kegiatan peningkatan produktivitas dan pendapatan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan peran penyuluh pertanian dalam penerapan metode SRI di Kelurahan Mamburungan Kota Tarakan dan mengetahui kendala yang dihadapi oleh penyuluh pertanian dalam kegiatan penyuluhan pada kelompok tani di Kelurahan Mamburungan Kota Tarakan. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dengan metode survei. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah deskriptif dan Skala Likert. Penentuan sampel dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan peran penyuluh pertanian dalam penerapan metode SRI di kelompok tani Mapan Sejahtera sebagai fasilitator, motivator, edukator dan komunikator dikategorikan sangat berperan. Kendala yang dihadapi penyuluh dalam melakukan kegiatan penyuluhan adalah  kurangnya partisipasi petani dalam pengembangan budidaya padi organik dengan sistem SRI karena  petani masih terfokus dengan budidaya padi secara konvensional; sarana dan prasarana dalam melakukan kegiatan penyuluhan masih sangat minim sehingga mengakibatkan proses kegiatan penyuluhan terhambat. Kata kunci: Penyuluh, Peran Penyuluh, Metode SRI (System of Rice Intensification)


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-85
Author(s):  
Hery Bachrizal Tanjung

The advancement of agriculture sector in one region cannot be separated from the role of agricultural extension in the region. To cover the deficiency of agricultural extension agents, self-supporting extension agents are recruited from farmers or private parties. This study aims to analyze the role of self-supporting instructors in improving farmer institutions and analyze factors related to the role of self-supporting extension agents in improving farmer institutions. This research was a qualitative descriptive study, and it was conducted in West Pasaman and Sijunjung Regency with a sample of 38 people. The results showed that self-supporting instructors play a significant role in improving farmer institutions; this is seen from 78% of self-supporting extension agents have a role in increasing farmer institutions. Factors related to the role of self-supporting extension agents in improving farmer institutions are (1) the age of agents, (2) the number of partners from farmer groups, and (3) the frequency of training attended by self-supporting extension agents. To increase the role of self-extension extension agents in the institutional development of farmers, it is recommended that institutions who manage the agricultural extension recruit self-supporting extension agents from the millennial generation and facilitate self-supporting extension agents to be able to participate in training related to farming in the agent's area of work.    


2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-70
Author(s):  
Toncerius M. Lesu ◽  
S.P.N. Nainiti ◽  
Serman Nikolaus

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.


Author(s):  
NIKE WIDURI ◽  
MIDIANSYAH EFFENDI ◽  
HERSON HERSON

This study aimed to know the role of agricultural extension in the development of tomato cultivation, the application level of tomato cultivation technology, and the relationship between the role of agricultural extension.  The sampling method in this study was stratified random sampling. The data were analyzed by using Rank Spearman. The results showed that the role of agricultural extension in the technology of tomato cultivation was very important position with an average score of 39.16, the level of application of tomato cultivation technology was in a high position with an average score of 45.47, there is a close relationship between the role of agricultural extension with the application level of tomato cultivation technology.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
M. Sholehuddin Al Ayyubi ◽  
Yul Harry Bahar ◽  
Achmad Musyadar

Empowerment of Women Farmers Groups (KWT) through the utilization of yardland is one way to improve the quality of life and women's independence. The purpose of the study is to describe, analyze, and formulate a strategy for empowering KWT through the use of yard land for healthy vegetable cultivation in Bojonggambir District, Tasikmalaya Regency. The number of samples was determined by the total sampling method. The results of descriptive analysis describe the characteristics of KWT on age (productive), education (low), length of farming (high), yard area (narrow), and all external factors (medium). The related factors are the area of the yard, the role of agricultural extension workers, and the availability of facilities and infrastructure. The strategy is in the form of extension activities with descriptive analysis to determine the material and Spearman Rank correlation to optimize factors related to empowerment, namely the area of yards (sig .044), availability of facilities and infrastructure (sig .037), and the role of extension workers (sig .000).


2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Susvia Delta Kusdiane ◽  
Endriatmo Soetarto ◽  
Satyawan Sunito

Cimanuk Subdistrict is known with rice brand called “beras cimanuk”, which is a quality rice-producing area in Pandeglang Regency, but land use due to regional development has affected the lives of farmers, especially the younger generation of local farmers. This study aims to see how the conversion of agricultural land has a significant impact on social change in society, especially in the survival of generations of farmers. Data collection was conducted from April to June 2016 with interview techniques involving 21 informants consisting of tenants, landowners, surrounding communities, and agricultural extension agents. Data analysis was carried out descriptively. The results of the study concluded that land use change affected the declining role of agriculture in the socio-economic life of the community. the fading of the meaning of agricultural land became a driver in the difficulty of realizing the regeneration of farmers in Cimanuk subdistrict


ZOOTEC ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 513
Author(s):  
Repli . Talibo ◽  
B F.J Sondakh ◽  
A A. Sajow ◽  
J . Lainawa

ANALYSIS OF CATTLE FARMERS PERCEPTION ON THE ROLE OF EXTENSION AGENTS IN SANGKUB DISTRICT NORTH OF BOLAANG MONGONDOW  REGENCY. There are about 596 cattle farmers in Sangkub county North of Bolaang Mongondow Regency.  Two hundreds and ten farmers from them are being corporated in 21 farmer groups. From those twenty one farmers, seven farmer groups that are actively categorized in farming operation, while others are considered inactive anymore. The reason for that might be due to the lack of capital or farm management misconduct, or the lack of knowledge in the value of cattle farming. The present study was designed to elaborate the perception of cattle farmers on the role of extension agents in Sangkub County North ofBolaang Mongondow  Regency.            The research was conducted in a descriptive method that delineated phenomenon of research variables. Cattle farmers group samples were choosen purposely and finally farmers in the village of Tombolango Induk, Busisingo, and Sangkub II were included in the study. All of thirty cattle farmers were  taken as samples. Variables measurement were conducted using ‘Likert Scale’ and scoring at each indicator.            Research results showed that perception of cattle farmers on the role of extension agents in Sangkub County North  of Bolaang Mongondow  Regency can be rated as follow: in term of extension agents as facilitator: 96.67% good, 3.33% very good; extension agents as mediator: 83.33% good enough (fair), 3.33% good; extension egents as motivator: 83.33% good enough (fair), 16.67% very good; extension agents as educator: 93.33% good, 6.67% very good; extension agents as communicator: 100% good.  Overall, it can be concluded that perception of cattle farmers on the role of extension agents in Sangkub County of Bolaang Mongondow Utara Regency rated 93.33% as good and 6.67% as very good. Keywords: Perception,Cattle Farmers, Extension Agents, North of Bolaang Mogondow  Regency


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