scholarly journals KARAKTERISTIK PETANI DAN KELAYAKAN USAHATANI JAHE DI SUMATERA UTARA (Farmer Characteristics and Farming Feasibility of Gingers in North Sumatera)

Author(s):  
RITA HERAWATY BANGUN

The success of agricultural efforts depends on the competency of farmers as primary organizers. Characteristics related to competencies such as farmer education level, farmer age, financing, and institutional participation. The purposes of this research were to identify the characteristics of ginger farmer and to analyze the feasibility of ginger farming in North Sumatera. This research used secondary data. Descriptive analysis was a method of analysis used in research. The results of identifying show that characteristics of ginger farmers in North Sumatera were as much as 61.76% being at the age of 25 to 54 years, 55.24% of ginger farmers completed education until junior level, 96.79% of ginger farmers financed their own farming activities, 95.06% of farmers sold their products to the collector merchants, and the involvement of farmers in agricultural institutions were very small. Revenue Cost Ratio (R/C Ratio) of ginger in North Sumatera is 1.97, meaning that each expenditure of IDR1,00 then the ginger farmer will get a receipt of IDR1.97. This shows that ginger farming is viable and beneficial to be cultivated. Maximizing agricultural extension role as one of the efforts to increase the income and welfare of ginger farmers in North Sumatera.

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 254
Author(s):  
Shandy Andika ◽  
Begem Viantimala ◽  
Indah Nurmayasari

The purposes of this study are to analyze level of Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs)’s performance in Technical Implementation and factors related to the level of the performance in working area of Jati Agung Subdistrict of Lampung Selatan District,. This research was conducted in Jati Agung Subdistrict of Lampung Selatan District in September-October 2017. Respondents were 76 randomly selected rice farmers in the area. Data analysis uses descriptive analysis and Rank Spearman correlation test. The results  indicated that the level of performance of AEWs in Technical Implementation is included ina medium category. Reward system is significantly related to the level of AEWs’ performance, while motivation level, income level, education level, number of farmers, and distance of residency are not significantly related to the level of AEWs’ performance in Technical Implementation Unit Jati Agung Subdistrict.Key words: AEW, performance, Technical implementation unit


2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 117
Author(s):  
Joko Amin Sunarko ◽  
Rafeah Abubakar ◽  
Harniatun Iswarini

ABSTRACT This study aims To find out the constraints faced by extension workers in providing agricultural extension in Sukasari Village Mesuji Raya District Ogan Komering Ilir Regency and To know the response of farmers to the implementation of agricultural extension in the Sukasari Village Mesuji Raya District Ogan Komering Ilir Regency. This research was carried out in Sukasari Village Mesuji Raya District Ogan Komering Ilir Regency in March to May 2017. The research method used is qualitative methods. While the sampling method used is simple random Purposive sampling will 28 samples of palm oil farmer. So the sample studied from members of the population as a whole that is as much as 28 oil palm farmers. Data collection methods used are interviews and observation methods. The data collected consists of primary data and secondary data. Method of processing and analysis of data used is using descriptive analysis method with qualitative approach. The results showed that agricultural extension facilities used extension workers are motorcycles, aids and props. Infrastructure that is not yet supported is not yet all extension workers get a service house near the location of counseling, Distance taken by agricultural extension workers in carrying out their duties is about 3 km for the location of the activities of the farmer's house and about 5 km for the location of agricultural gardens. Farmer's response to the organik fertilizer extension activiti b using cattle manure for oil palm plantation with total score or 47,50 which means getting high score.  ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan Untuk mengetahui kendala yang dihadapi penyuluh dalam memberikan penyuluhan pertanian di Sukasari Kecamatan Mesuji Raya Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ilir dan Untuk mengetahui tanggapan petani terhadap pelaksanaan penyuluhan pertanian di Desa Sukasari Kecamatan Mesuji Raya Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ilir. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Desa Sukasari Kecamatan Mesuji Raya Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ilir pada bulan Maret sampai dengan bulan Mei 2017. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian kualitatif. Sedangkan metode penarikan contoh yang digunakan adalah acak sederhana Purposive sampling dengan anggota populasi sebanyak 28. Maka sampel yang diteliti dari anggota populasi secara keseluruhan yaitu sebanyak 28 petani kelapa sawit. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah wawancara dan observasi. Data yang dikumpulkan terdiri dari data primer dan data sekunder. Metode pengolahan dan analisis data yang digunakan yaitu menggunakan metode analisis diskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa Sarana penyuluhan pertanian yang digunakan penyuluh adalah sepeda motor, alat bantu dan alat peraga. Prasarana yang yang belum mendukung adalah belum semua penyuluh mendapatkan rumah dinas di dekat lokasi penyuluhan, Jarak yang ditempuh penyuluh pertanian dalam melaksanakan tugasnya adalah sekitar 3 km untuk kelokasi kegiatan dari rumah petani dan sekitar 5 km untuk lokasi kebun pertanian. Tanggapan petani terhadap kegitan penyuluhan pertanian pupuk organik dengan menggunakan kotoran ternak untuk tanaman kelapa sawit dengan jumlah keseluruhan skornya 47.5 yang artinya memperoleh nilai tinggi.  


Author(s):  
Arifah Astining Cahya ◽  
Rita Herawaty Br Bangun

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui karakteristik dan menganalisis kelayakan usahatani cabai besar dan cabai rawit di Sumatera Utara. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis deskriptif. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data sekunder. Karakteristik rumah tangga usaha tani cabai besar dan cabai rawit menunjukkan bahwa umur petani cabai besar dan cabai rawit sebagian besar berada di usia yang produktif, sebagian besar pendidikan petani masih rendah, pembiayaan modal berasal dari modal sendiri dan sebagian besar usahatani cabai besar dan cabai rawit tidak mendapatkan bimbingan atau penyuluhan. Analisis data dilakukan untuk melihat kelayakan usahatani cabai besar dan cabai rawit menggunakan analisis R/C (Return Cost Ratio) dan B/C (Benefit Cost Ratio). Berdasar hasil penghitungan pada usahatani cabai besar diperoleh nilai R/C>1 sebesar 1,56 dan B/C>0 sebesar 0,56. Penghitungan pada usahatani cabai rawit diperoleh nilai R/C>1 sebesar 1,93 dan B/C>0 sebesar 0,93. Dari hasil analisis usahatani cabai besar dan cabai rawit dapat disimpulkan bahwa usahatani ini layak dan menguntungkan secara ekonomi untuk diusahakan.Kata kunci: cabai, karakteristik, kelayakan usahataniAbstract This study aims to determine characteristics  and analyze the feasibility of chili pepper (Capsicum annuum L) and cayenne pepper (Capsicum frutescent L) farming in Sumatera Utara . This research uses descriptive analysis. The data used in this study is secondary data. Household characteristics of chili pepper and cayenne pepper farming show that the age of farmers of chili pepper and cayenne pepper are mostly in productive age; most of the farmers' education is still low; capital financing comes from their capital and most of the chili pepper and cayenne pepper farming is not get guidance or counseling. Data analysis was carried out to see the feasibility of chili pepper and cayenne pepper farming using R / C (Revenue Cost Ratio) and B / C (Benefit Cost Ratio) analysis. Based on the results of calculations on chili pepper farming obtained R/C value 1,56 and B/C value 0,56. Calculation of the cayenne farming obtained R/C value 1,93 and B/C value 0,93. From the results of the analysis of chili pepper and cayenne pepper farming, it can be concluded that this farming is feasible and economically profitable to be cultivated..Keywords: business feasibility, characteristics, chili  


2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 125
Author(s):  
Leslyanti Agatha Welang ◽  
Gene Henfried Meyer Kapantow ◽  
Benny Adrian Berthy Sagay

This study aims to analyze the income of leek farming. This research was conducted in Sinsingon Village, Passi Timur District, Bolaang Mongondow Regency. This research lasted for 3 months from November 2018 to January 2019. Sampling in this study was carried out by simple random sampling, as many as 30 farmers. Primary data collection used in this study using survey methods by means of direct interviews with the help of questionnaires. Secondary data were obtained by the Sinsingon Village office. Analysis of the data used in this research is descriptive analysis and is presented in tabular form. To see the level of economic benefits of scallions will be used analysis of revenue, costs, income, then proceed with the analysis of the return cost ratio. The results showed that the the average revenue of leek farming per farmer is Rp. 24,400,020 per planting season and the total average cost per farmer is Rp. 11,229,083, resulting in an average income per farmer of Rp. 13,170,937 per growing sesion. The R / C was 2.17 which that the onion farming in Sinsingon Village, Passi Timur District was profitable.*eprm


2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 313
Author(s):  
William Marcel Tanwijaya ◽  
Ribka Magdalena Kumaat ◽  
Caroline B. D. Pakasi

This study aims to analyze the profitability of the coffee shop business "Baba Budan" so that it can be known in detail the amount of profit each month earned business coffee shop "Baba Budan" in the culinary area on the wheel road in Manado City. Data used in this study primary data obtained by conducting direct interviews with business owners using questionnaires, and secondary data obtained from literature studies in the form of literature, written sources or documents that have relevance to this research. Data analysis method used is descriptive analysis, using business profit analysis, then continued with analysis of Return of Cost Ratio, then presented in table form. The results of this study indicate that the business coffee shop "Baba Budan" gives monthly profit of Rp. 4.208.028,2, with R / C ratio of 1,45. So it can be concluded that the culinary business is a profit to run because the value of R / C more than 1. This shows that every Rp. 1 production costs incurred by coffee shop owners are able to provide cash in the form of revenue of Rp. 1,45. Where the total revenue is still greater than the total cost of production and this business for each month.


2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 243
Author(s):  
Anggi Ravy Tanauma ◽  
Welson Marthen Wangke ◽  
Elsje Pauline Manginsela

This study aims to determine the perceptions of farmers in rice fields on the performance of agricultural extension workers in Tatengesan Village, Pusomaen District, Southeast Minahasa Regency. This research wasconducted for 3 months from March to May 2019. The data used in this study are primary data and secondary data. Primary data collection through interviews and filling out questionnaires with 9 direct questions to 20 respondents of lowland rice farmers. Secondary data was obtained from related institutions, namely the Agricultural Extension Office (BPP), the Old Law Office and the Pusomaen District Office of SoutheastMinahasa Regency, the Internet through google searching and google book, to obtain journal books and articles related to research topics, namely perceptions of lowland rice farmers on the performance ofagricultural extension agents. Data analysis carried out in the study was descriptive analysis using a Likert Scale. The results of the study using a Likert Scale showed that the index numbers of perceptions of lowlandrice farmers on the performance of agricultural extension workers were at the point of 57.96% which was included in the satisfied category. *eprm*


Author(s):  
Jalaluddin Jalaluddin ◽  
Gerhana Adjie

The Kempas District is one of the area that has the opportunity to develop food commodities, namely rice, especially wet rice. The rice productivity of Kempas District is higher than other districts in Indragiri Hilir Regency with a productivity yield of 39.96 kw / ha with an area of 2,300 ha. This study aimed to (1) determine the performance of agricultural instructors; (2) find out the level of farmer empowerment and farmer independence. This research was carried out in Kempas Jaya Village, Kempas District, Indragiri Hilir Regency for three months, October 2017 - December 2017. The type of data used in this study are primary data and secondary data. Primary data were obtained from interviews and questionnaires. Secondary data were obtained from information related to agricultural extension in Kempas District and online journals. The research method is quantitative through 30 rice farmers in Kempas Jaya District. Analysis of the data used in this study is descriptive analysis with a Likert scale. The results showed (1) the performance of extension workers in Kempas Jaya was "quite good" with a percentage of 73.3%; (2) the level of empowerment of farmers in Kempas Jaya village is "very empowered" with a percentage of 60.0% and the independence of farmers in Kempas Jaya village is "Very Independent" with a percentage of 60.0%.


2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (3A) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Riane W. Senewe ◽  
Agnes E. Loho ◽  
Mex L. Sondakh

The study aimed to assess factors - supporting and inhibiting factors in Agribusiness Strawberries. This research was conducted in the Village Rurukan and Rurukan One, Sub-district of East Tomohon, Tomohon City. The study lasted for 3 (three) months, from July to September 2016 starting from preparation through research reports. This study uses primary data and secondary data. The samples in this study were all strawberry farmers in Rurukan and Rurukan One, they are 7 strawberries farmers in which five farmers who are still active, while two farmers are no longer planted strawberries, consumers or tourists who visit, and the institution or village. Data analysis method used is descriptive (descriptive analysis), where the study was conducted to examine the factors supporting and inhibiting agribusiness Strawberries. The results showed that the factors - factors supporting and inhibiting the main agribusiness strawberries for subsystem Agriinput, Subsystem Agriproduksi, Subsystems Agriindustri, Subsystems Agriniaga, and Subsystem Agriservis. The detail findings are: (a) subsystems Agriinput main supporting factors are strawberry seeds, fertilizers and labor while the main inhibiting factor is the land, the weather and the capital; (b) subsystem Agriproduksi main supporting factor is the knowledge of farmers on the cultivation of strawberries and strawberry fruit prices, while the limiting factor is the main weather and capital; (c) sub-system Agriindustry main supporting factors are: processing technology, while being the main limiting factor is the capital and processing equipment; (d) subsystem Agricommerce main supporting factor is the market, price of Strawberries and that became the main limiting factor is the capital; (e) Subsystem Agriservice main supporting factors are education, agricultural extension and being the main limiting factor is the information.


2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 87
Author(s):  
Lina Tini Pendong ◽  
Oktavianus ., Porajouw ◽  
Lyndon R. J. Pangemanan

This study aims to analyze the cost and income of pumpkin farming in Singsingon Raya Village, East Passi District. The study was conducted from January to February 2017. The data used were primary and secondary data. Primary data through interviews using questionnaires to 15 respondents and secondary data obtained from Singsingon Raya Village Office. This analysis uses descriptive analysis. The results showed that the cost used for the largest pumpkin laboratory is labor cost and transportation cost of 87.28 %. In the marketing of pumpkin, farmers get large enough revenue so that farmers earn substantial income. The results can be seen from the total average production cost of Rp 4,012,238.00 / Ha with average revenue of Rp 21,159,420.00 / Ha of farmers earning income of Rp 17,147,182.00 / Ha. Analysis of return cost ratio get value > 1 so that pumpkin profitable for farmers and break even point analysis results showed that pumpkin farming is at break even point.


2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 151
Author(s):  
Hiskia Engelbert Tandibato ◽  
Rine ., Kaunang ◽  
Meisje Yellie Memah

This research aims to figure out about the agricultural extension worker’s performance of their main tasks at Sub-district Taratara Satu, Tomohon City. The types of data used in this study are primary and secondary data obtained through direct interviews with farmers and through questionnaires. The sampling method that’s being used in this study is Purposive Sampling Method; where the researcher chooses the respondents themselves from the farmers. This research used descriptive analysis that namely explaining the data obtained by using words that are assisted by data tables. This research shows that the performance of agricultural extension workers; which can be measured from the main task of extension workers where the results tend to be good because agricultural extension activities are only focused on agricultural core activities. Such as agricultural programs, technical meetings, demonstrations, and courses for the farmers. 


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