Agrisocionomics: Jurnal Sosial Ekonomi Pertanian
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Identification Of Key Factors For Boosting To Increase Rice Production: Case Study In Merauke Regency, South Papua Province, Indonesia
Kurik District is one of the rice centers in Merauke Regency, South Papua Province. From 2019 to 2023, the . If allowed to continue, it will result in food shortages. Therefore, it is necessary to identify factors that can increase rice production. This study aims to determine the factors that affect rice production and to determine the factors that have a dominant influence on rice production. This research was conducted in Kurik District, Merauke Regency, from June to August 2023. The types of data used are primary data and secondary data. Primary data was obtained from interviews, questionnaires, and observations. Secondary data is obtained from B.P.S. and other literature. The number of samples in this study was 473 rice farmers in Kurik District, Merauke Regency. Factors affecting rice production in Kurik District of Merauke Regency are land variables (0.312), seed variables (0.179), fertilizer variables (-0.143), and labor variables (0.290), while the dominant factor affecting rice production in Kurik District of Merauke Regency is the land variable (0.312). In this study, the factors that influence rice production have low values. Therefore, it is necessary to research to find other variables that significantly influence rice production in Kurik District, Merauke Regency.
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Understanding Tea Consumer Loyalty in Banyumas: A SEM Analysis of Attitudes, Decisions, and Satisfaction
Indonesia, a major black tea, exported approximately 89% of black tea between 2018-2022, faces a substantial surplus, highlighting the need for producers to understand domestic consumer behavior amidst evolving tea consumption patterns. This study analyzes the influence of product attributes and the purchasing decisions of tea consumers in Central Java, Indonesia. This study employed a survey method. The study site was selected from the Banyumas District. Data were collected using purposive sampling techniques from 300 respondents and interviews with consumers who consumed black tea in tea bag packaging of original tea variants and/or jasmine tea, and made tea buying decisions. Data were analyzed using a combination of quantitative and structural equation modelling (SEM) with the analysis software AMOS 24. The results show that taste and brand have a significant effect on consumer attitudes; consumer attitudes have a significant effect on consumer purchasing decisions; consumer purchasing decisions have a significant effect on consumer satisfaction; and consumer satisfaction has a significant effect on consumer loyalty. The Ministry of Agriculture wants to reduce the export of raw materials and make the most of extra tea production. They plan to do so by promoting local tea brands. This will help Indonesian tea to become more known both internationally and locally. This will also improve the income of farmers and small businesses by increasing the value of their products.
Economic Value of Utilizing Manure in Yogyakarta Goat and Sheep Farmers Association: A Partial Budgeting Approach
The utilization of livestock manure from goat and sheep farming presents significant opportunities for farmers to increase the value of their production. This study aimed to identify the various uses of manure by-products, assess their economic impact, and examine factors influencing the sale of these by-products. The sample included 53 respondents, selected through convenience sampling from active members of the Yogyakarta Goat and Sheep Farmers Association (PPKDY). These farmers, engaged in both household and smallholder farming systems, had at least one year of experience and participated in interviews. Data were analyzed using a descriptive quantitative approach, with partial budgeting used to assess the economic impact. Additional income was generated through the sale of both fermented and non-fermented compost, with costs covering raw materials, processing, packaging, and labor. Multiple linear regression analysis was conducted to determine factors influencing manure sales. Results showed that respondents were of productive age (20-64 years), had high education levels, and 5-7 years of farming experience. The most common use of manure was as compost fertilizer and applied to agricultural land, as farmers also grew feed crops and other plants. Economic analysis revealed that non-fermented compost earned IDR 11,050 per sack, while fermented compost earned IDR 14,550 per sack. The study found that factors such as sale type and livestock numbers significantly affected manure sales (P<0.01), with education also influencing sales (P<0.05). This research highlights the importance of recognizing manure as an income source and encourages increased collaboration and technical support through PPKDY.
Price Variability and Beef Market Integration in Java
The high demand for beef for consumption activities that is not accompanied by the adequacy of domestic production causes instability in the beef market and has an impact on prices that tend to fluctuate. In response to this, the government implements various policies such as import fulfillment, self-sufficiency and the establishment of beef production centers, but this is also an obstacle in meeting the uneven demand for beef in each region. The purpose of this study is to find out the variability and changes in beef prices as well as how the asymmetry of beef prices at each level of the beef market on the island of Java. Data analysis uses the variance of quantitative statistical coefficients and econometric models of the ECM and Houck approaches. The results show that the variation in beef prices on the island of Java, namely in the provinces of Banten, West Java, Central Java and East Java, is at a low level of variation with significant fluctuating price changes. In addition, there is a price asymmetry relationship between the market level of wholesalers and traditional markets and vice versa in West Java, Central Java and East Java as well as from traditional markets to wholesalers in Banten. This identifies that there is no balance between each level of the beef market in Java, which is allegedly caused by various factors, including commodity characteristics, infrastructure, and local market dynamics. Therefore, better policies are needed to stabilize prices and improve the efficiency of beef distribution.
The Impact of the Effectiveness of Fertilizer Subsidy Policy Implementation on the Technical Efficiency of Corn Farmers in Pamekasan Regency
The fertilizer subsidy policy is a government program aimed at providing affordable fertilizer to enhance the productivity of domestic commodities, including corn. In 2022, there was a change in the fertilizer subsidy policy, specifically a reduction in the number of subsidized fertilizer types and commodities. This policy change caused farmers to bear higher production costs. In addition, the decline in corn productivity at the research site serves as an indicator of the ineffectiveness of the fertilizer subsidy policy implementation and a source of production inefficiency. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the 2022 fertilizer subsidy policy implementation and analyze its impact on the technical efficiency of corn farming. The research was conducted in Kadur Subdistrict, Pamekasan Regency, East Java. The study employed a survey method involving 43 farmers who were selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data analysis was performed using a quantitative descriptive approach, incorporating effectiveness analysis and technical efficiency measurement through the Cobb–Douglas Stochastic Frontier production function. The findings indicate that the effectiveness of the 2022 fertilizer subsidy policy implementation falls within the “highly effective” category. Furthermore, improving the effectiveness of non-Farmer Card (non-Kartu Tani) usage and the distribution of subsidized fertilizers significantly enhances technical efficiency.
Agricultural Extension Governance and Services in Responding to Problems of the Agricultural Sector and Extension Institutions
Agricultural extension services that are currently following the decentralization era require a participatory extension approach in line the needs of farmers in each region. This mixed-method study looked at the condition of agricultural extension governance and services at local level which characterized by agricultural resource based on economic development, namely Purworejo Regency, Central Java Province, in responding to problems in the agricultural sector and extension institutions. The research results show that the governance of extension services in Purworejo Regency faces the issue of lack of capacity building o extension agents with excessive workload and minimal staff. In contrast, extension agents have a pile of tasks that must be done individually, without inadequate support on facilities and sufficient budget to support extension services to farmers. The impact of climate change, such as an increase in pests and plant diseases and water crisis, have become major problems in the agricultural sector. This study suggests a policy and program to build extension agents' capacity and a more organized governance of extension institutions.
Agricultural Land Use Change and Livelihood Vulnerability in the Expansion Area: Pangandaran Regency
The expansion areas have experienced a decline in agricultural land use and a decrease in the number of farming households, which has an impact on livelihood transformation. The purpose of this study is to analyze changes in agricultural land use and the vulnerability of farmers' livelihoods in the expansion areas, namely Mangunjaya Sub-district and Padaherang Sub-district of Pangandaran Regency. This research uses a quantitative descriptive method with a spatial analysis approach and an interview technique of 378 farmers. The highest land area change in Mangunjaya sub-district was gardens by 44% while in Padaherang Sub-district it was water bodies by 48%. The highest vulnerability is pressure with a value of 4.65 where there are indicators of agricultural land conversion. Changes in agricultural land use show an impact on the vulnerability of farmers' livelihoods as evidenced by disasters on agricultural land, a decrease in agricultural production and diversification of livelihoods other than the agricultural sector. Comprehensive efforts involving the government, community, and private sector are needed.
The Process Adoption And Diffusion Of Greenhouse Innovations Melon (Cucumis Melo L.) Culvation In Lamongan Regency
Melon cultivation by farmers was initially only to fill empty land during the dry season because it was rain-fed land. After that, farmers continued even though it was not in the dry season because the price was high and stable. However, the results in the rainy season were not optimal, and pests were increasingly uncontrollable. Farmers continued to seek information and solutions until finally greenhouse technology emerged, but farmers needed a process to be able to optimise it. The objectives of this study were (1) to explain the adoption process of farmers in Lamongan Regency in accepting progress in greenhouse-based melon cultivation. (2) To explain the mechanism of greenhouse innovation diffusion in melon farming in Lamongan Regency. This study used a qualitative methodology. Determination of key informants using purposive sampling and for supporting informants using snowball sampling. Data collection techniques included observation, interviews, documentation, and literature reviews. The Miles and Huberman interactive model was used to analyse the data. The results of this study indicate that the adoption process of greenhouse innovation comes from farmers' initiatives to overcome the challenges of plant pests (OPT) and extreme climates. Farmers adopt this innovation optionally, and the majority of farmers continue to adopt it because of the more guaranteed production results. Some expand the scale of the greenhouse and market the results through agrotourism, social media, or cooperation with companies. However, some farmers do not continue due to limited capital and financial risks. The process of innovation diffusion is carried out through communication channels; one of the most effective is interpersonal communication, then through social media such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. The high initial capital for greenhouses is an obstacle for some farmers, so financial support, such as soft loans or subsidies from the government to increase adoption.
Analysis of Social Resilience Conditions and Economic Strength of Farmers After the Covid-19 Pandemic in the Coastal Area
This study aims to determine the condition of social resilience and economic strength of farmers after the COVID-19 pandemic in coastal areas. The study was conducted in Deli Serdang Regency. The population of this study were farmers who depended on their economic activities in the agricultural sector affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, namely in Percut Sei Tuan District, totaling 12,178 farmer families. The sample in the study was determined as many as 99 respondents using the Slovin formula. The data used in this study were primary and secondary data and were analyzed descriptively. Based on the results of the study, it was concluded; a) the existing condition of farmers' socio-economic resilience is at high vulnerability, based on the financial capital index with a value of 0.788; farmers seek work outside of farming with a high vulnerability index with a value of 0.758; farmers rely on a loan system with a vulnerability index value of 0.858; b) the existing condition of farmers' economic strength in coastal areas is still very vulnerable with an average indicator of total farmer income of IDR 3,313,744.48/month, lower than the regional minimum wage of IDR3,505,076. Based on the research results, it is recommended that the government empower farmers in the coastal areas of Deli Serdang Regency in a programmed and sustainable manner by optimizing the use of available resources in order to strengthen the social and economic resilience of farmers.
E-WOM In Urban Community Support Ariculture: Impact Of Customer Experience, Knowledge, And Involvement
The demand for organic vegetables is continuously increasing to support healthy lifestyles that more people follow. Digital technology has facilitated this product marketing to serve a larger market, including agri-food marketing using social media that explicitly targets online communities. The growing participation in Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) as an agricultural product direct selling initiative in Indonesia highlights the necessity to examine how customer experience, knowledge, and involvement stimulate electronic word-of-mouth (E-WOM) as a powerful promotion tool that consists of peer opinions and experiences aiming to foster sustainable consumer engagement and market expansion. This study aims to determine the effect of customer experience, product knowledge, and customer involvement on E-WoM on organic vegetable customers at an urban CSA in Bandung City that sells organic vegetables. The research employed a quantitative method with the Structural Equation Model – Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS). We sampled 60 respondents of the urban CSA customers. The results show that customer experience, product knowledge, and customer involvement significantly influence E-WoM. The research provides theoretical implications for consumer perceptions, engagement, and decision-making in shaping E-WoM impact, including practical implications on marketing organic products in online communities that support urban agricultural practices related to enhancing consumer trust, attracting new members, and promoting the sustainability of urban community-supported agriculture initiatives.
Mapping and Governance Analysis of Gambier Value Chain Upgrading in West Sumatra
Gambier faces various challenges along the value chain, including financing problems and the quality of gambier that does not meet standards because it still uses mixed materials. This study aims to identify value chain mapping, analyze value chain governance patterns, and analyze strategies for improving the gambier value chain in West Sumatra. The research location was purposively selected on the grounds that Lima Puluh Kota Regency and Pesisir Selatan Regency are the largest gambier centers in West Sumatra. This study used the data analysis method from Gereffi and Fernandez-Stark 2016 and ACIAR 2012. The results explained that the activities carried out were planting, harvesting, processing, drying, packing, quality control, sales, with the actors involved being farmers, intermediary traders, cooperatives, large traders, and exporters. The type of governance formed in this gambier value chain is market governance. With low complexity, high codification and high capability variables. The upgrading strategy carried out in this study uses 3 types of upgrading, namely product upgrading, process upgrading, and function upgrading. Product upgrading can be done by making gambier product innovations. Process upgrading can be done by using modern technology in processing to increase theyield and quality of gambier. Function upgrading can be done by building processing facilities that are able to produce high-quality gambier products according to international standards.
Value Added Analysis of Hanjeli Raw Materials and its Development Strategy at Pantastik Cooperative, Wado, Sumedang
Hanjeli (Coix lacryma-jobi L.) has potential as a high-value local food crop, yet studies on its value-added potential and business development strategies remain limited. This study aims to analyze the added value of hanjeli and formulate development strategies at Pantastik Cooperative, Wado, Sumedang. A case study approach was applied using mixed methods. The Hayami method was used to measure added value, while SWOT, IFE, EFE, and QSPM analyses were employed to formulate strategic directions. The results of the Hayami analysis show that hanjeli processing generates a value-added ratio of 66.00%, with profits predominantly accruing to the business owner, although the workforce receives a considerable share. The SWOT analysis identified that internal strengths outweigh weaknesses and external opportunities exceed threats. Based on the QSPM analysis, the most recommended strategy is to leverage healthy food trends and government support followed by expanding digital marketing. This research fills a gap in integrated analysis combining value-added assessment and strategic business formulation for underutilized crops like hanjeli. The findings imply that strengthening the value chain, increasing production capacity, and optimizing digital marketing are essential to enhance competitiveness. Effective implementation is expected to position hanjeli as a sustainable agribusiness commodity that contributes to food security, rural economic development, and the welfare of business actors.
Global Tobacco Tapestry: Unraveling the Interdependencies and Drivers of Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports
Indonesia holds significant potential in both domestic and international tobacco markets, ranking as the world's fourth-largest producer after China, India, and Brazil. However, unmanufactured tobacco (HS 2401) exports lag imports, potentially impacting the economy negatively. This study analyzes the dependency, openness, and characteristics of Indonesia's tobacco imports over a 10-year period (2014-2023), alongside the factors influencing import volumes from 1992 to 2022. Secondary data was sourced from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), UN Comtrade, FAO, and the Ministry of Agriculture. Analytical methods included the Import Dependency Ratio (IDR), Self-Sufficiency Ratio (SSR), Trade Specialization Index (TSI), Import Openness Degree (IOD), Geographic Concentration Degree (GCD), and multiple linear regression. The results reveal an average IDR of 26.96% and an SSR of 73.04%, indicating that 26.96% of tobacco demand is met through imports, while 73.04% is fulfilled domestically. The average TSI value of -0.55 signifies Indonesia as a net importer. The average import openness (IOD) was 0.06% of GDP during 2014-2023. International tobacco prices and domestic demand significantly influenced import volumes, whereas domestic production and prices showed no significant impact. The Indonesian cigarette industry exhibits high import dependence due to domestic production not yet meeting required quantity and quality standards. Recommendations include enhancing tobacco quantity and quality through Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) implementation, providing comprehensive support for developing industry-aligned tobacco, and ratifying the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) to reduce tobacco consumption and imports.
Sustainability Analysis of Gallus Gallus Domesticus Poultry at The Jago Karah Farm Community, Surabaya
The complexity of urban livestock poultry issues, such as higher demand for eggs than supply, rising feed prices, densely populated locations with limited land, several members leaving the community, and the suboptimal use of technology, can have an impact on the sustainability of poultry. This study aims to evaluate the sustainability status of Gallus gallus domesticus poultry at the JKF Community based on ecological, economic, social, technological, and institutional dimensions. The analytical method used is Multi-Dimensional Scaling (MDS) through the Rapid Appraisal of the Status of Poultry (Rap-Poultry) approach. The analysis results show that the ecological dimension has a sustainability score of 72.28, the economic dimension 51.78, the social dimension 69.60, the technological dimension 51.03, and the institutional dimension 78.21. The overall sustainability score of Gallus gallus domesticus poultry is 64.97. The sustainability status of Gallus gallus domesticus poultry in the JKF Community is categorized as moderately sustainable, with the ecological, economic, social, and technological dimensions also considered moderately sustainable. In contrast, the institutional dimension is classified as highly sustainable.
The Effectiveness Of People's Business Credit (KUR) In Sugarcane Farming In West Java Province
People's Business Credit (KUR) is a credit scheme intended for farmers since 2000. The availability of credit for business actors is used to increase capital. However, not all credit obtained can be categorized as effective. Credit is effective if farmers can receive benefits from the disbursement and use of credit to meet farming activities, and one of which is increasing productivity.. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of KUR for sugarcane farmers in West Java Province. This research uses a quantitative descriptive analysis method using scoring. The results showed that the average score of timely credit effectiveness was 103%.. The timeliness score is greater than 100%, meaning that the average credit is on time. Credit is already available before farmers start farming, so that on average, all farming activities can be carried out on time, except for the procurement of fertilizer and cultivation costs. The average accuracy of the amount of credit with the realization of expenditure is 85%, below 100%. This means that credit for the procurement of inputs and farming activities is still not effective, especially for the amount of fertilizer and herbicides. The level of effectiveness of sugarcane farmer credit is at a score of 87.3% to 106.1%, with an average farmer credit effectiveness rate of 94%. This means that, on average, farmers have credit that is ineffective. Most farmers are late in receiving credit disbursements, and the amount of credit received is less than their farming needs.
Analysis of Qr Code Technology Acceptance in Cocoa Production Forecasting Based on Motivation, Farmer Characteristics, and Innovation Nature
QR Code technology is used to help record cocoa production forecasts efficiently and accurately, so that farmers can easily update data in real-time. However, in its application, farmers still record production forecasts manually, which often results in discrepancies between forecasts and actual results and takes a long time in the process. This study aims to analyze QR Code technology acceptance among farmers assisted by PT X in the process of forecasting cocoa production in terms of the influence of motivation, farmer characteristics, and the nature of the innovation contained in the technology. This study used a quantitative verification method, supported by the SEM-PLS analysis tool. Samples were taken using a census method from 108 cocoa farmers assisted by PT X in Bulungan Regency. The results of the study showed that motivation, farmer characteristics, and the nature of innovation have a direct, positive and significant effect on QR code technology acceptance. Furthermore, QR Code technology acceptance is positively and significantly influenced by farmer characteristics through motivation as a mediating variable. However, the nature of innovation does not have a positive and significant effect on QR Code technology acceptance through motivation, and the nature of innovation also does not have a direct, positive and significant effect on motivation. These findings confirm that farmer motivation and characteristics need to be improved to increase QR Code technology acceptance. This will enable production forecasting to generate accurate data to inform cocoa production decisions and ensure the availability of cocoa bean raw materials for processors.
Analysis Of Marketing Functions And Factors Influencing Soybean Marketing In Bantul Regency
Soybeans are one of the grains rich in vegetable fat and protein that have become one of the staples for the people of Indonesia. Indonesia has an important role in soybean production, which is an important commodity for food securityand the country's economy. Indonesia is the largest soybean market in Asia by importing 1.96 million tons of domesticsoybean needs. While the rest is produced through domestic soybean production. The purpose of this study was to analyze the function of soybean marketing and see what factors influence the selection of soybean marketing channels in Bantul Regency. The data analysis method was carried out using a qualitative descriptive analysis method to see the function of soybean marketing, and quantitative to see the factors that influence soybean marketing which were analyzed using multinominal logit. Farmers carry out marketing functions of purchasing, selling, transporting, milling, sorting, loading and unloading, packaging, drying, market information and risk. For the physical functions carried out by farmers are the functions of selling, transporting, milling, sorting, packaging, drying, market information, and risk. Marketing institutions also perform marketing functions including, 1) exchange function, namely purchase and sale function, 2) physical function, namely transportation, sorting, loading and unloading, and packaging, 3) facility function, namely market and risk information. Factors that influence farmers in choosing soybean marketing channels in Bantul Regency are farming experience, production volume, price, capital, land area, and rainy and dry seasons.
Bridging The Digital Divide: Internet Access And Farmer Poverty In East Java
Poverty among farmers remains a structural challenge in agricultural development in Indonesia; low productivity and limited access to information technology are the main problems. Addressing this issue is crucial for national food security and sustainable rural livelihoods. This study aims to examine the profile of poor farmers and analyze the effect of internet use on the risk of poverty among farmers in East Java Province. The data comes from the March 2023 National Socio-Economic Survey (Susenas) microdata, comprising 21.368 individual observations. The analysis method used is binary logistic regression due to the binary classification of the dependent variable, with model segregation based on urban and rural areas, implemented using Stata software. The results show that poor farmers generally come from the food crop subsector and are concentrated in certain areas such as Madura Island. Digital literacy and internet utilization are still very low, while access to formal financing is also limited. Internet access significantly reduces the poverty risk, with users being 2.72 times more likely to be non-poor, especially in urban areas. This study recommends different policy approaches between urban and rural areas to realize inclusive and adaptive agriculture in the digital era.
Farmers' Participation as an Accelerator in Digital Agriculture in Kendal Regency
The study was conducted to describe the level of farmers' participation and analyze the factors influencing their participation in adopting digital communication and information technology in farming activities. The research was carried out from July to December 2023 in Tampingwinarno Village, one of the villages in Sukorejo Subdistrict, Kendal Regency. This location was selected because the village's primary economic activities have shifted from rice farming to guava plantations accompanied by downstream industries. The respondents were active members of farmer groups engaged in agriculture especially cassava and guava products and utilizing internet access through social media for product marketing and communication among farmers. The total number of respondents was 125. Primary data were collected through interviews using a questionnaire as a reference, along with field observations. The data were analyzed using multiple linear regression. The results showed that the average level of farmers' participation was relatively high (64.01%). Experience, equality, access, business complexity, age, and education significantly influenced participation simultaneously (p < 0.001) with an R² of 0.7549. Partially, factors like access (p < 0.001), business complexity (p < 0.05), equality (p < 0.1), and education (p < 0.1) affected farmers' participation in adopting digital communication and information technology. Farmers' participation can accelerate digitalization in the 5.0 era to enhance farmers' competitiveness.
The Role Of Gendered Livelihoods In Shaping Cattle Management In Smallholder Farming Households In Nusa Tenggara Barat
This study explored how gender roles influenced the management of cattle farming in smallholder households in Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB), Indonesia. In this setting, cattle were not only a key source of income but also held cultural value. However, traditional social norms still tended to limit women’s involvement in cattle-related activities. Guided by Livelihoods Theory, this research examined how gendered roles shaped labor roles, access to resources, and decision-making within household cattle management. Using a qualitative case study approach, the study drew on semi-structured interviews with 25 men and women from cattle-farming households in NTB. The data were analyzed thematically to identify patterns in gender roles, control over resources, and access to support systems, which shaped decisions on cattle. The findings suggested that patriarchal norms continued to restrict women’s access to productive assets, limiting their participation in cattle management. While cattle served as a form of household savings, women often relied on them for investment, especially when they lacked access to credit due to limited ownership of collateral. Meanwhile, men were often seen as more mobile and capable of managing cattle, particularly bulls, while women were more involved with small livestock such as poultry and goats. Women were also commonly excluded from livestock farmer groups, which served as key gateways to government livestock support and grants. This exclusion reinforced gender gaps in cattle ownership, economic opportunities, and access to public agricultural resources. The study highlighted the need for more inclusive approaches to support women’s roles in cattle farming and rural livelihoods.
Demand For Strategic Food in Rural Indonesia: Applying The Linear Approximation Of The Almost Ideal Demand System
The urgency of studying strategic food demand in rural households serves as a basis for recommending the formulation of effective and sustainable strategic food policies. This study aims to examine the proportion of rural household expenditure on strategic food, identify the factors influencing rural household consumption of strategic food, and analyze income and price elasticity using the Marshallian approach. The research utilized 2023 Susenas data, which was then analyzed using the LA-AIDS model. The findings indicate that rice is the most preferred commodity among rural households and has a complementary relationship with other strategic commodities. Meanwhile, ruminant meat (beef, goat, and lamb) remains a luxury item for rural households. Government efforts are needed to encourage household consumption of alternative protein sources other than ruminant meat such as chicken, eggs and fish which are relatively affordable.
Priority Development of Dairy Farming Business to Support Government Policies in The Special Region of Yogyakarta And Central Java
The implementation of government policies that align with the need to increase dairy productivity in Indonesia is crucial. Ensuring policy compatibility with the dairy sector's needs requires setting priorities through a direct, participatory, and bottom-up approach involving dairy sector stakeholders. This study aims to identify priority development programs for dairy farming businesses within the framework of government policies that align with the real needs of dairy sector stakeholders. A quantitative approach was used, employing the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) pairwise comparison method. Dairy productivity was set as the main goal, assessed through three key criteria: capital, dairy farming infrastructure, and the quality of human resources. The evaluated alternatives included the use of information technology, livestock seed grants, mentoring, institutional support, government policies, and supply chain improvements. Data were collected via questionnaires from seven key informants representing dairy farmers, policymakers from the Department of Agriculture, Food, and Fisheries, Sleman Regency, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), dairy farmer associations, academics, researchers, and the dairy processing industry. The research was conducted in the Special Region of Yogyakarta and Central Java Province in August 2024. The findings indicate that mentoring is the most prioritized government policy program among dairy farmers, with a relative weight of 0.242. Additionally, the quality of human resources emerged as the most critical criterion for dairy sector stakeholders, with a relative weight of 1.000. These results highlight that improving the quality and education level of human resources in the dairy sector is a key factor in enhancing dairy productivity. The findings suggest that government programs should focus more on long term, farmer centered mentoring strategies, supported by consistent policy implementation, qualified facilitators, and collaboration with cooperatives and educational institutions to ensure sustainable dairy sector development.
Risk Analysis of Mulu Bebe Banana Farming in West Halmahera Regency Province North Maluku
Food production problems can contribute to global food and energy inflation; therefore, this study aims to identify the risks faced by farmers in developing Mulu Bebe banana farming, analyze the levels of production and income risks, and explore appropriate mitigation strategies. The research was conducted in West Halmahera Regency, which serves as the main production center for Mulu Bebe bananas. The study employed interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) to identify key risks experienced by local farmers. These findings were analyzed using a comprehensive risk assessment approach, including calculations of the likelihood and consequences of each risk, categorization into risk levels, grouping of risks, and prioritization of mitigation strategies, all of which were visualized through a risk map. The risks associated with Mulu Bebe banana farming were classified into two main categories: production risk and income risk. Based on the analysis, both risk types showed a coefficient of variation (CV) of less than 0.5 and a lower limit value (L) greater than 0. These indicators suggest that Mulu Bebe banana farmers generally operate under low-risk conditions and are likely to avoid significant losses in both production and income. This farming system is not entirely free from risk. Risk identification based on production and income aspects revealed several sources of risk ranging from low to high levels. The most critical risk, categorized as high, is related to technical errors in the cultivation process. Medium-level risks include pest attacks, input prices such as fertilizers and herbicides, fruit quality, seed availability, planting area, weather and climate conditions, and banana distribution infrastructure. Meanwhile, consumer preference was identified as a relatively low risk.
The Role of Youth Entrepreneur and Employment Support Services (YESS) Program to Increasing Beneficiary Income: A Comparative Study of West Java and East Java
This study aims to analyze the role of the YESS Program in increasing the income of beneficiaries in two provinces, West Java and East Java, using panel data regression methods. The data used includes information related to the realization of Training, realization of grants and subsidies, and Realization of Operating Expenses in both provinces. The results show that the income per beneficiary in West Java is lower compared to East Java. The average income per beneficiary in West Java is Rp 1,849,195/person and in East Java it is Rp2,124,039/person. In West Java, the most significant factor influencing the income of beneficiaries is the realization of grants and subsidies, indicating that the allocation of grants and subsidies has a substantial impact on income improvement. Meanwhile, in East Java, the most influential factor is the realization of program operations, suggesting that the success of program implementation is more decisive in increasing the income of beneficiaries in this region. This study provides insights into the effectiveness of the YESS Program, which can be influenced by local contexts and factors of implementation that differ between the two provinces. The implication of these findings is that policy interventions like YESS should go beyond technical training by also improving access to capital and providing ongoing mentoring. This integrated approach is more effective in boosting business performance and income for millennial farmers.
Sustainability Assessment of Integrated Pest Management Rice Farms to Enchange Food Security in Kediri District
As one of the regions with the potential to become a national food production center, Kediri District in East Java has initiated the implementation of an organic farming system. To ensure the long-term viability of this agricultural system, it is essential to assess its level of sustainability. The objective of this study is to conduct a sustainability analysis to ascertain the status of sustainability and optimization strategies for IPM rice farming in the district. The research was conducted in Kediri District, with samples of Sugihwaras Village and Pandantoyo Village, involving a total of 100 respondents. These respondents were then interviewed to measure the six dimensions and 51 attributes used in the study. The data was analyzed using Multidimensional Scaling (MDS) RAP-IPM, and a prospective analysis was subsequently conducted. The results indicate that the sustainability scores for each dimension are as follows: ecology (83.29), technology (78.21), policy (81.31), and institutional (79.31), which suggest a very sustainable status. In contrast, the social dimension (60.19) is moderately sustainable, while the economic dimension (38.92) is classified as less sustainable. The average value of all these dimensions is 70.2, which can be considered quite sustainable. Within each dimension, there are sensitive attributes that are related to its sustainable status. These attributes are a key factor in the formulation of implementation strategies to encourage food security in Kediri District. The prospective analysis of the key factors indicates that most of these factors are situated in Quadrant II, signifying a high level of influence and dependence. To promote resilience effectively and efficiently in Kediri District, it is essential to prioritize strategies that consider the pivotal factors within Quadrant II.
Household Food Security Of Porang Farmers In Surakarta Buffer Districts
Farmers are the majority of jobs of Indonesian people, including porang farmers in the Surakarta buffer district. The existence of porang farmers has begun to be shaken in recent times due to quite extreme climate change, so it is feared that in addition to affecting the production of porang farmers, it will also have an impact on the food security of porang farmer households in the Surakarta buffer district. This study aimed to determine the food security level of porang farmer households in the three Surakarta buffer districts: Sukoharjo, Wonogiri, and Karanganyar. Food security analysis is a cross between the share of food expenditure and the caloric adequacy percentage, analyzed using the Jonsson and Toole cross-classification method. The analysis showed that based on the value of the share of food expenditure, 88% of porang farmers were in a food-secure condition, and the remaining 12% were in a food-insecure condition. The average portion of porang farmers' food expenditure was 40.36%. The results of the AKE calculation show that porang farmers consume energy of 2,937 kcal/capita /day. Based on Jonsson and Toole's cross-classification, about 76% of porang farmers are in the food secure category, 12% are in the food vulnerable category, and the remaining 12% are in the food less secure category; no farmers are in the food insecure category. This study's findings are crucial as they demonstrate that despite climate variability and fluctuating price changes, porang farmers in the Surakarta buffer district are classified as food-secure.