The KoBoCollect for Research Data Collection and Management (An experience in Researching the Socio-Economic Impact of Blood Disease in Banana)

In the research field, smartphone began to be used for field data collection. One application that was used was KoBoCollect. This article shared the experience of using KoBoCollect in research on the socio-economic impact of blood diseases on banana in Sumba Island. The research was conducted by interviewing 64 banana farmers that spread proportionally in four regencies in Sumba Island. The use of KoBoCollect/toolbox made it easy to collect, save and manage research data. KoBoCollect/toolbox provided the advantages of conducting paperless research, able to record data in complex formats such as numeric data, descriptive data, photos, videos, sounds, coordinates and other data, dynamically making forms changes when conducting research, and displaying interactive applications. KoBoCollect can be run off-line, made it possible to collect field data in remote locations and no internet network. The research data was transmitted online so that the data tabulation process was automatic. Simple data analysis such as median values, mode, graphs and distribution maps of data collection were provided in KoBotoolbox. With KoBoCollect/toolbox, researchers quickly find out the results of the research, as in this research it was known that blood disease had an impact on the decrease in the banana population revealed by 81.54% of farmers.

Pre-Seed, Seed, and Start-Up Business on the Vegetable Seller e-Commerce User in Bali Province

Today, many efforts prepared to improve the scope of the agricultural commodity product marketing segment to make the consumer and farmer could enjoy it properly. One of those effort completed by building an e-Commerce based agricultural trading system. This study aimed to assess the pre-seed, seed and start-up business on the vegetable seller e-Commerce user in Bali Province. This study done on the e-Commerce platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Tokopedia, and Shopee that used by the vegetable seller e-Commerce user in Bali Province. There were 30 participants involved in this study. Qualitative descriptive analysis with simple data tabulation used to address the study aim. Results showed that the pre-seed business developed due to the owner’s hobby in the agricultural area and environmental factors that drove them to run an agribusiness. On the step of the seed business, the vegetable seller started the business according to their will. Most of the sellers still used social media-based e-commerce with a simple application module. They expect to develop a complete module system to run their e-Commerce based business in the future.

The Development Strategy of ‘Cinta Mangrove Park’ Ecotourism In Mempawah Regency

Mempawah Regency is an area located on the coast that has a wide area of mangrove forest. The mangrove forest is used to prevent abrasion and as an ecotourism area. This regency has three mangrove ecotourism; they are Mempawah Mangrove Park, Polaria Tanjung Pagar Mangrove Park and Cinta Mangrove Park. Cinta Mangrove Park is the newest mangrove ecotourism in Mempawah Regency. As the latest ecotourism, there are still some shortages, upgrading and developments that need to be done in terms of human resources, facilities and less of promotion. The aim of this research was to determine the development strategy of the Cinta Mangrove Park ecotourism. The location of the research was carried out at the Cinta Mangrove Park Ecotourism in Sungai Bakau Besar Laut Village Sungai Pinyuh Sub-District Mempawah Regency with the consideration that this location was the latest ecotourism that still has a lot of shortages and need improvement. The selected respondents were the key informants. The analysis used was SWOT and QSPM analysis. The results of the research described that the mangrove ecotourism development strategy was a weakness-opportunity (WO) strategy. The main priority of the Cinta Mangrove Park ecotourism development strategy was to seek funding sources and attract investors to collaborate to build tourism facilities. The results of this research were expected to be a contribution in determining policies for the government and society for the development of the Cinta Mangrove Park ecotourism.

The Feasibility of Mango Farming Agribusiness in Oro Oro Ombo Wetan Village, Pasuruan Regency

Oro-Oro Ombo Wetan Village in Rembang District was an area that produce the highest mango commodity in Pasuruan Regency with a productivity level of 72.95 kg/tree in 2017. The high productivity level didn’t correlate positively with the income. This situation affected by the mango commodity price on the farmer level, investment cost, and production infrastructure cost. The mango production and price in this village relatively fluctuated. Therefore, it important to assess the feasibility and sensitivity of the mango farming agribusiness in this village. This study aimed to know the mango farming agribusiness feasibility in Oro Oro Ombo Wetan Village, Rembang District, Pasuruan Regency, and its sensitivity to the price and production volume change. The survey technique conducted to collect the data. The agribusiness farming feasibility analyzed in the interest level of 8% with the investment criteria of: gross B/C, net B/C, break-even point, payback period, NPV and IRR. The sensitivity analysis used to know the feasibility percentage when the price decrease as much as 10% and the mango production decrease as much as 20%. The result showed that the mango farming agribusiness in Oro-Oro Ombo Wetan village feasible to be conducted. This agribusiness was not sensitive to the decrease of the 10% price and 20% mango volume production.

National Strategy And Policy On The Agricultural Sector During The Covid-19 Outbreak

The spread of Covid-19 majorly affected the global economic stability. This major change also changed the dynamic of Indonesia economic growth. This study employed a literature study and discussion technique to analyze the situation during the spread of Covid-19. The data collected from the literature, websites, national and international news that relevant to the recent policies and conditions. This study aimed to know the strategy and policy taken by the national policymaker in the agricultural sector during the Covid-19 outbreak. Results showed that the impact of the spread of Covid-19 on the economic aspect and the strategy chosen depending on the national policies. The national policies made based on various aspects, risks, and market scenarios. The labor-intensive effort, development of the agricultural technology, and marketing efforts intensively done to engage the farmer and consumer. The long-term policies strengthen the national food security and agricultural sector. The policies of data use arranged to be applied in various sectors, especially agricultural and food security. These policies managed to encourage and accelerate the synergy of a sustainable agricultural modernization. The national food security development actively contributed to cope with the food security gap in all area in Indonesia. The long-term policies provided a better comprehension and behavior change toward the farmer wellness aspect.

Production Factors Efficiency Of Potato Farming In Tosari Village

Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.), one of seven horticultural products targeted to be developed in 2015 by Directorate General of Horticulture. Pasuruan Regency was be able to produce potatoes up to 50% of the total potato production in East Java. Although potatoes cultivation in the Tosari District is relatively large, potatoes productivity is still a problem for the farmers. This study was aimed at analyzing the factors of production that had a dominant influence on potato production and its technical efficiency in the Tosari Village, Tosari District, Pasuruan Regency. Sample was determined by simple random sampling and amounted to 30 potato farmers. Data were analyzed with multiple linear regression models. Analysis revealed that the significant factors affecting potato production in Tosari Village were urea, SP36, ZA and manure. Application of urea, ZA and manure in potato farming in Tosari Village had not been efficient, so it can be added. Meanwhile, SP36 fertilizer was still applied inefficiently, so it must be reduced..

The Policy of Non-Cash Food Aid Program (BPNT)

The RASTRA Program ended in 2019 replaced by the Non-Cash Food Aid Card (BPNT). There were two important things in the BPNT program, which were free to choose the type of rice and prices that change from time to time. When the policy was not well prepared, it can trigger high prices and many speculators appeared that affected the price and stock of rice on the market. On the other hand, Bulog had prepared a change of strategy in distributing rice to the community. This certainly had a direct impact on the community or Bulog itself. So that research needs to be done with the aim to find out the benefits of the BPNT program for the community and its impact on the Bulog. The research aim was to determine the benefits of the BPNT program for the community and the impact of the program on the National Logistics Agency (Bulog). The scope of the activity was reviewing the results of studies or research related to Bulog. The data collected through deskstudy then analyzed descriptively. The government program was able to reduce the expense load of beneficiary families and provide more balanced nutrition on target, on time, increase program effectiveness and encourage financial inclusion among grassroots communities, but on the other hand during the transition period in 2019 Bulog endures losses due to the BPNT program, So we need the support from all stakeholders to solve these problems.

Socio-Economic Studies in Beef Cattle and Corn Crop Business

The purpose of this research was to analyze the economic value of farmers in beef cattle business and corn crop business. The research was conducted in Pallangga Village, Pallangga Sub-District, Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi in 2018. The research used a survey method and interviews with 26 farmers. The research method used a statistical analysis of t-test and economic value of R/C. Primary and secondary data were analyzed descriptively, quantitatively and economic analysis. The results showed that the results of the t-test analysis of the average similarity at 99% confidence level, there was a significant difference between the number of beef cattle and land area, a significance of 0,000 smaller (P <0.05). Farmer education had no significant effect on the 95% confidence level, because it was supported by the experience of farmers which was quite high (P>0.05). Farmer labor had a significant effect on the level by 99% and had a positive effect on beef cattle and corn plant. It was supported by the age of farmers who were still productive, so farmers were able to increase working time. Net profit from beef cattle business was Rp.4.85 million/year, equivalent to Rp.404,166/month with R/C of 1.92. The net profit from corn crop business was Rp.5.88 million/year, equivalent to Rp.404,166/month with R/C of 1.97. These results indicated the t-test value as a variable that significantly affected (P> 0.05). In terms of economic value, beef cattle and corn crop business in farmers with an R/C value > 1, it can be said that the business was feasible to be maintained.

The Role of Coffee Plantation in the Kerinci Regency Regional’s Economy

The main indicator in economy development was the role and contribution of each sector and or sub-sector to economic growth. One of the sub-sectors that had a major role and contribution in economy development was coffee plantations. To determine the role of coffee plantations on the community’s economy in Kerinci Regency, Jambi Province, therefore the research aims were (1) to determine the role of coffee plantations on income and employment, (2) to determine the contribution of coffee plantations to income and employment, and (3) to determine the ratio of coffee plantation growth to income and employment. The research was conducted in Kerinci Regency in 2015 with 6 months research period. The research data were sourced from secondary data, which was time series data from 2005-2013. Data were analyzed using the Location Qoutient (LQ) approach, and Shift-share. The results showed that coffee plantations in Kerinci Regency were the base sector. The analysis results obtained that coffee plantations played a role as the main driver of the Kerinci Regency’s economy because it had a high income and employment. During the period of nine years 2005-2013, economic growth, income and employment of coffee plantation in Kerinci Regency showed a positive ratio value though it was fluctuated.

Factors that Affect the Income of Artisan Palm Sugar Maker in Candimulyo

This study aimed to analyze the income and factors affecting the income of the artisan palm sugar maker in a Women Farmer Group (WFG) in Candimulyo District, Magelang Regency named Srikandi. This study done from November 17th to December 15th, 2019 in Srikandi WFG, Kebonrejo Village, Candimulyo District, Magelang Regency. This study was employing a census method with a total of 33 artisan palm sugar maker. The data collection done by interview, observation, and literature review technique. Data analyzed by the production cost, revenue and income, and multiple linear regression analysis. Results showed that mean sugar palm production, mean production cost, mean revenue, or mean income was 2.89 kg/production/day, IDR 34,225.91/production volume/day, IDR 49,068.18/production volume/day, and IDR 14,942.27/production volume/day. The multiple linear regression analysis equation was Y= 1009.844 + 979.915X1 – 17798.012X2 + 9330.432X3 – 0.704X4 + e. The factor of additional material, worker utilization, production, and fuel cost simultaneously affected the income. Partially, the worker utilization, production, and fuel cost affected the income, while the amount of the additional material didn’t affect the income partially.