Factor influencing the success of integrated agricultural system in farmer’s group in Boyolali Regency, Central Java

Abstract

The agricultural sector mainly consists of crops and livestock which is an integrated system which has the aim of utilizing each other’s waste so as to reduce the impact of environmental pollution. The goal of this study is to categorize the variables that affect the Boyolali Regency’s integrated agricultural system for rice and beef cattle. Purposive sampling was used in this study, which included 153 respondents from Boyolali Regency’s beef cattle breeders and rice farmers. A survey with questionnaires filled out by participants is the approach used to acquire the data. Validity, reliability, multiple linear regression analysis, followed by the determination test (R2), F test and t test are all meant as the data analysis techniques. The validity and reliability test yielded results that were both valid and reliable. Multiple linear regression analysis obtained the obtained the equation Y = 4.421 + 0.211 X1 + 0.003 X2 + 0.591 X3. Based on the t-test, individual factors and environmental factors of farmers have an important effect on farmers’ business performance, while business behavior factors have no effect. The results showed that individual factors and environmental factors can affect the performance of farmers’ businesses in achieving success in an integrated farming system.