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Strategy For The Development of Leading Agriculture Commodities
Get PDFThe agribusiness potential in the Tana Tidung Regency area has not been managed and utilized optimally. The results obtained are still relatively small and have not been able to empower the community's economy because existing commodities have not been developed into superior commodities. As a result, cross-border or regional trade opportunities have not made a meaningful contribution to society and the region. One alternative in developing the region is to carry out a strategy to develop superior agribusiness commodities so that the region can be developed into a growth center for the surrounding area. The objectives of carrying out this research are (1) to find out the basic and main agricultural sectors. knowing superior agribusiness commodities, (2) to identify the factors that determine the success of developing superior agribusiness commodities, (3) to provide recommendations for strategies for developing superior agribusiness commodities in Tana Tidung Regency. The research results show that the leading commodities in supporting regional development in Tana Tidung Regency based on LQ and B/C ratio values 1 and farmers' preferences are spinach (LQ=8.06), mustard greens (LQ=2.15), kangkong (LQ= 2.18), and cayenne pepper (LQ=1.84). Strategies that can be implemented to develop superior commodities in Tana Tidung Regency are 1) Increasing cooperation/partnerships between farming institutions and the private sector or government, 2) Increasing the supporting capacity of infrastructure, facilities and infrastructure, 3) Optimizing capital assistance from the government as a stimulant for innovation in processing, marketing and socialization of production results, 4) Providing information data to support marketing requests
The Role of Agricultural Extension Workers in Capacity Development Member of the Rice Farmers Group in Panca Rijang District
No full textTo increase rice production and increase the capacity of farmers in the District Panca Rijang, agricultural extension workers must act as facilitators, innovators, motivators, dynamist, and educator. This research aims to find out how the influence of the role of agricultural instructors on the development of members' abilities rice farmer group in Panca Rijang District. This research uses an approach quantitative descriptive. The data used is primary and secondary data. Sampling Simple Random Sampling was carried out, and the number of samples was calculated using Slovin formula as many as 44 farmers were interviewed via questionnaire. Data analysis methods used is multiple linear regression. The research results show that the role of agricultural instructors as facilitators, innovators, motivators, dynamists, and Educators have a significant influence on the level of ability owned by members of farmer groups in Panca Rijang District with significant value of 0.000 0.05 and the calculated F value is 13.486 F Table 2.46.Agricultural instructors in Panca Rijang District need to become facilitators, innovators, motivators, dynamists and educators if they want to increase rice production and farmers' abilities. This research aims to find out how the ability of rice farmers in Panca Rijang District is influenced by the role of agricultural instructors. The methodology of this research is quantitative descriptive. Primary data and secondary data are used. The Random SampIing SimplIe is used for the sample collection process, and the SIovin formula is used to determine the sample size. Questionnaires were used to interview 44 farmers in total. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression. Research findings show that the role of agricultural instructors as facilitators, innovators, motivators, dynamists and educators has a significant influence on developing the abilities of farmer group members in Panca Rijang District as evidenced by a significant value of 0.000 0.05 and a calculated F value of 13.486 F table 2 .46
Fertility Status of the Soil in the Area Where Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) Plants are Being Replanted (Elaeis guineensis Jacq)
Get PDFRubber plants (Hevea brasiliensis) will experience a decrease in production as plant age and the nutrient content in the soil decreases. This study aims to find out the chemical properties of soil on plantations of rubber crops that are converted into palm and coconut crops. The research was conducted from October 2023 to January 2024 at the palm coconut plantation of PTPN III Aek Nabara North Garden in Labuhanbatu district and analyzed in the Land Laboratory of the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Northern Sumatra. The methods used are observation methods, field sampling, and analysis in the laboratory to obtain quantitative data. Observation parameters include soil pH, C-organic, Total Nitrogen, Available P, Cation Interchange Capacity, and Base Fulness. The results of the survey showed that the level of soil fertility at the site of the research was included in the low category. The main limiting factor that causes the low fertility of the soil is the low content of organic material in the soil. In order to improve the fertility status of the ground at the research site for further planting, it is necessary to make efforts such as irrigation and fertilization, as well as the addition of organic materials, to make the availability of nutrients for plants more affordabl
THE LEVEL OF PREPAREDNESS OF THE SANGAJI VILLAGE COMMUNITY TO OVERCOME THE THREAT OF ROB
Get PDFCommunity preparedness in facing flood disasters is a multifaceted issue that involves understanding resilience, increasing knowledge, and implementing effective interventions. Various studies have highlighted the importance of systematic assessment and community involvement to improve the level of preparedness, including this study. This study was conducted with the aim of determining the level of preparedness of the coastal community of Sangaji Village in facing the threat of tidal flooding due to tidal waves. This study uses a quantitative descriptive approach or method. To limit the research area, only communities living in the coastal border area within a radius of 200 meters were used as samples in this study with a quota of 10% of the total number of families so that 40 families were obtained as respondents. Based on data analysis, it was found that the level of community preparedness at the research location was included in the very good category (82.02%). The preparedness parameters assessed if described from the largest to the smallest level are the early warning system (96%), Emergency Response Plan (80.5%), Knowledge (80.25%), Resource mobilization (78.25%) Attitude (72.5%). Using loudspeakers from prayer rooms and mosques or ringing electric poles with objects so that they produce sound as methods used in the early warning system which are considered effective. However, the community's attitude is sometimes indifferent in facing preparation, in the form of simulations, socialization related to disasters in general
Study Of The Impact Of Changing Patterns From Cocoa Farming To Corn Business On Farmers' Socio-Economic
Get PDFCocoa farmers in Matangnga subdistrict, Polewali Mandar district, specifically in Matangnga subdistrict, have been producing cocoa for decades. However, in the last 2 years, many cocoa farmers have switched to corn farming, even though cocoa is Indonesia's mainstay commodity and the 3rd largest cocoa producer in the world. This research aims to find out the perceptions of cocoa farmers regarding changes in farming patterns from cocoa to corn, to find out the impact on farmers' socio-economic conditions and to find out how cocoa farmers' income is after changing farming patterns to corn in Matangnga District, Polewali Mandar Regency. The sample determination method in this research uses purposive sampling, which is namely a technique that is based on certain considerations made by the researcher based on previously known characteristics or traits of the population, then the researcher determines based on his considerations. The data collection methods are observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis method used is qualitative descriptive data analysis, namely in the form of a collection of words taken from interviews (questionnaires) given to farmers regarding cocoa and corn farming income analysed using the farming income analysis method
Porang Plant Commodity Development Strategy
No full textPorang plants are one of the plants worth developing because of their high economic value, apart from that, the contents of porang tubers are also used in the food and health industries. This research was carried out at PT Al Fatih Porang in Sidrap Regency. The aim of this research is to look at the Porang Plant Commodity Development Strategy in Talumae Village, Watang Sidenreng District, Sidrap Regency.The methods used in this research are qualitative and quantitative research methods. The population used in this research were employees of PT Al Fatih Porang in Sidrap Regency, South Sulawesi. The sample size was 50 employees selected purposively. Data collection techniques use interviews, observation, questionnaires. In this research, researchers used SWOT data analysis to look at the Porang Commodity development strategy at PT Al Fatih Porang, Sidrap Regency. The SWOT matrix is a tool for matching external and internal key factors. The research results show that PT Al Fatih Porang has an IFAS strength value of 1.84 which is greater than the Weakness value, namely 1.66. The EFAS Opportunity value is 2.57, which shows that the opportunity value is greater than the threat value, namely 0.68. PT Al Fatih Porang is in Quadrant I so alternative development strategies that can be implemented are utilizing farmers' experience to manage existing land in order to meet the increasing demand for porang from industry and utilizing seed and fertilizer production facilities to produce good quality and quantity of porang so that can achieve the maximum porang price
Increasing Students' Interest in Reading Through Picture Story Media in Play Group Harapan District, Mandor District, Landak Regency, Indonesia
Get PDFThis research aims: 1). To increase students' interest in reading through the media of Picture Stories at KB Harapan, Mandor District, Landak Regency. 2). To determine the use of picture story media in increasing children's interest in reading at KB Harapan, Mandor District, Landak Regency. Based on the research results, the media of illustrated stories can increase students' interest in reading in group B KB Harapan, Mandor District, Landak Regency. It was indicated by the increase in children's interest in reading and learning activities using picture story media in group B KB Harapan, Mandor District, Landak Regency. The use of picture story media can increase students' interest in reading. It was shown by the increase in the percentage of children's interest in reading from pre-cycle to cycle II, which has experienced an excellent increase. In the pre-cycle initial conditions, the good category received a total percentage of 52.38%, and in the first cycle, it was 71.42%, which was the total percentage of the good category. In the second cycle, 85.71% of the students were in the excellent category and had succeeded in achieving the target the author wanted, so using picture story media can increase students' interest in reading
Comparative Analysis of Rice Planting Systems Against Climate Change
Get PDFThis research aims to look at the comparison of rice planting systems and the comparative efficiency of rice planting systems in the Tanah Miring District against climate change. The research was conducted in Yabamaru Village, Isanombias Village and Sumber Harapan Village, Tanah Miring District, Merauke Regency. This location was chosen purposively with the consideration that these three villages are the villages with the largest harvest area and number of rice farmers in the Tanah Miring District. The total population is 1814 farmers and the sample is 181 farmers. Data analysis method with the concept of comparative testing. Analysis of different tests on the revenue and income of the Tapin and Tabela rice planting systems with revenue sig 0.004 and revenue sig 0.038. These results show differences in revenue and income between the two planting systems with Tapin revenue being IDR 21,801,758.24 and Tabela revenue being IDR 20,003,133.33. Tapin's income is IDR 20,003,133.33 and Tabela's income is IDR 9,444,116.67 per planting season. Climate change also greatly influences the planting of Tapin and Tabela, where factors influencing climate change include farmers' lack of knowledge of climate change, changes in planting periods, and extreme weather and pest attacks
SUITABILITY OF RESIDENTIAL LAND USE WITH REGIONAL SPATIAL PLANNING ON THE COAST OF WANGI-WANGI ISLAND, WAKATOBI REGENCY
Get PDFThe Bajo Mola Raya settlement on Wangi-wangi Island, Wakatobi Regency, is experiencing development that does not align with spatial planning aspects. This research aims to analyze the development of existing residential land use in the Mola Raya area in accordance with the Regional Spatial Plan (RTRW) of Wakatobi Regency; to identify the factors causing the development of residential land use in the Mola Raya area in accordance with the Regional Spatial Plan (RTRW) of Wakatobi Regency, which consists of external and internal factors. External factors include: (a) population growth; (b) community economy; and (c) community socio-culture, while internal factors consist of (d) supervision; (e) licensing; and (f) enforcement. The method used is the map overlay technique. This analysis begins with the results of on-screen digitization of Google Earth imagery from 2018. Then, an overlay technique was performed with the spatial planning map of the Wangi-Wangi Island residential area and a descriptive presentation of the results from the FFA analysis, interviews, and FGDs. The results of this study indicate that the development of residential areas not in accordance with the RTRWK is found in Mola Utara Village with a conformity of 76.53% and Mola Nelayan Bakti Village with 76.87% conformity to the spatial planning of the Wangi-Wangi Island residential area. Furthermore, the factors most influencing the development of the Bajo Mola Raya settlement were found to be the increase in population, the economy of the community, and the socio-cultural aspects of the society. The internal factors indicate a lack of supervision, licensing, and enforcement from the local government
The Influence of Supply Chain Management Practices on MSME Performance Using Methods SEM (Structural Equation Modeling)
Get PDFGunungputri Village has great potential with a high number of entrepreneurs as a means of livelihood. Therefore, MSME players need to pay attention to the role of supply chain management practices which is very important to improve the performance of MSMEs. This research aims to analyze the partial and simultaneous influence of supply chain management practices on the performance of MSMEs. The data collection method uses a questionnaire. The sample and respondents were 145 processed food MSMEs. The analysis method uses Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), Smart PLS 4. The results of this study show that the partial influence of supply chain management practices on MSME performance is that only supplier relationship strategies, information sharing and warehouse management have a positive and significant effect on MSME performance. Meanwhile, consumer relationship strategies, information quality, delays and forecasting do not influence MSME performance. The research results show that supply chain management practices have a simultaneous influence on the performance of MSMEs and that the variables of supply chain management practices together have a simultaneous influence of 44.9 per cent and are in the medium category