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Analysis of Determinant Factors and Production Efficiency of Local Coconut Farming in Bengkalis Regency

2024-10-12T14:09:52+00:00

This research aims to analyze the determinant factors and production efficiency of coconut farming in Bengkalis Regency. This research was conducted in Bantan District, Bengkalis Regency, Riau Province. The total research sample was 30 respondents. The sampling method in this research uses non-probability sampling, namely a purposive sampling technique with the criteria that farmers have coconut plants with a minimum area of 1 Ha or a maximum of 10 Ha, coconut plants that are at least 15 years old and farmers who still manage coconut plantations. Determinant factors for coconut production were carried out using multiple regression analysis with the OLS (Ordinary Least Square) method. Production efficiency analysis uses the Cobb-Douglas production function model to analyze technical efficiency, allocative efficiency and economic efficiency. The research results show that the determinant factors for coconut production in Bengkalis Regency are the number of plants and labor. These two variables are significant and have a positive effect on coconut production in Bengkalis Regency. Based on the results of the production efficiency analysis of the stochastic model of the Cobb Douglas coconut production function, the use of production factors for the number of plants is not technically efficient and is not allocatively/price and economically efficient. Meanwhile, the use of labor production factors is not technically, allocatively/price and economically efficient.

Impact of PDRB on Agriculture Sector, Farmers Exchange Value, Investment and Agricultural Land Area on Labour Absorption in Agricultural Sector in Central Java Province

2024-10-12T14:10:23+00:00

One of the important components in measuring the growth and sustainability of a country's economy is the absorption of labor. Central Java Province, which is known as one of the main agricultural centers in Indonesia, has many diverse variables that affect the absorption of labor in agriculture. This study investigates how the GDP of the agricultural sector, farmers' exchange rate, investment, and agricultural land area affect the absorption of labor in the agricultural sector of Central Java Province. This research method uses a quantitative approach with multiple regression analysis of secondary data collected from various sources from 2013-2023. The results of the analysis show that the GDP of the agricultural sector with a significance value of 0.025, the farmer exchange rate with a significance value of 0.000 and the area of agricultural land with a significance value of 0.000 have a significant influence on labor absorption, while investment with a significance value of 0.353 has no significant influence on labor absorption. Although not directly significant, investment also plays an important role in employment dynamics. This study shows that to improve people's welfare and strengthen the regional economy in Central Java Province, there is a need for policies that support agricultural economic growth, price stability of agricultural products, and investment development that focuses on the creation of direct jobs in the agricultural sector.

Farmers' Perceptions of Corn Cultivation Land with Ecological and Economic Perspectives in Central Java Province

2024-10-12T14:10:42+00:00

Ecological and socio-economic roles can contribute to the productivity of corn commodities. The decreased productivity of corn can be influenced by farmers' perceptions of land use. The aim of the study was to analyze corn farmers' perceptions of different cultivation land uses in terms of ecological and economic benefits. The research was conducted in Central Java Province, which is a main center of corn production. Simple random sampling data from 210 corn farmer respondents were used in this study. Data analysis used in this study was non-parametric analysis of Mann-Whitney test. The results showed that corn farmers' perceptions can influence decisions in adopting land types. Then there are differences in perceptions between corn farmers in adopting land types (paddy field, paddy forest, community forest and community plantation forest) towards ecological and economic benefits. Meanwhile, there is a gap in knowledge about ecological and economic benefits among corn farmers in paddy fields, paddy forest and community forest. The policy makers need to be involved in designing and implementing policies related to sustainable land use for farmers, therefore increasing corn productivity.

An Approach to Determine Potential Ongole Crossbreed Breeding Using Analysis of Potential Development: A Study Case In Karanganyar Regency Province Of Central Java, Indonesia

2024-10-12T14:10:52+00:00

This study aims to analyze the development potential of beef cattle breeding in Karanganyar Regency including financial business feasibility, SWOT analysis and development strategies as well. Determination of the research location in Karanganyar Regency using the location quotient (LQ) method in order to obtain 3 sub-districts including Jenawi, Jatiyoso and Mojogedang Sub-districts. Purposive sampling was used to select 40 PO (Ongole Peranakan) cattle breeders as respondents. The survey method was used to collect primary data from respondents and secondary data from related agencies. The net present value (NPV), benefit cost ratio (BCR), internal rate of return (IRR), payback period of credit (PPC), and break event point criteria were used in the feasibility analysis of the cattle feedlot business (BEP). SWOT analysis was also used in the analysis of the PO cattle development strategy. The analysis revealed that the PO cattle breeding business is not financially feasible over an 8-year period with a discount factor of 12%/year, but it is feasible if labor is not valued in money. The SWOT analysis turned out the livestock rearing system, easy to obtain forage, financially feasible conditions, and livestock breeding methods are the internal strengthsInternal weaknesses include a lack of information on beef cattle farming, farmers' lack of knowledge, and farmers' weak bargaining position. External opportunities include the supply of business capital and the use of breeding technology. External threats include livestock diseases, competition for beef cattle from other areas, and uncontrolled livestock sales. PO cattle breeding business in Karanganyar Regency is feasible.

Communication Pattern of Field Agricultural Extension in the New Karya Farmer Group in Suanae Village, West Miomaffo District, North Central Timor Regency

2024-10-12T14:11:16+00:00

This research focuses on communication patterns, especially communication built within the Karya Baru farmer group to support farming and the development of the farmer group. The aim of this research is to find out the description of the internal and external factors of farmers in the Karya Baru farmer group, to know the picture of field agricultural extension (PPL) communication in the Karya Baru farmer group, and to find out what factors influence field agricultural extension (PPL) communication in the Karya Baru farmer group. The methods used in this research are mixed methods. Determining informants used the purposive sampling method with the technique of taking respondents by census (saturated sampling). The population and sample in this study used a purposive sampling technique, namely all members of the "Karya Baru" farmer group in Suanae Village, West Miomaffo District, North Central Timor Regency, with 23 members. Data collection was carried out using survey methods, observation, and data collection using questionnaires given directly to respondents. The results of this study state that the characteristics of respondents are internal factors that have a real influence on communication patterns, namely length of farming and cosmopolitan, while external factors, namely the role of farmer groups and agricultural extension methods, have a real influence on communication, namely the individual approach and group approach, which also have a real influence on communication.