Inovasi Kartu Petani Mandiri (KPM) Plus dalam rangka meningkatkan kesejahteraan Petani oleh Dinas Pertanian Kabupaten Bojonegoro

Abstract

Kartu Petani Mandiri (KPM) Plus is an innovation from Pemerintah Kabupaten Bojonegoro. The issuance of the card isan effort by the Pemerintah Kabupaten Bojonegoro to improve the welfare of farmers in Bojonegoro Regency, as statedin Regent Regulation Number 20 of 2019. This program is intended for farmers who are members of Poktan (farmers).The purpose of this research is to describe the Innovation of Kartu Petani Mandiri (KPM) Plus in to improve the welfareof farmers by the Dinas Pertanian Kabupaten Bojonegoro. Researchers used descriptive research with a qualitativeapproach. Data collection techniques consisted of observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysistechnique is done by collecting data, reducing data, presenting data, and drawing conclusions. This study uses the focusof innovation management research according to Utomo, there are five stages of innovation management, namely, 1)Exploration of Ideas and Innovation Needs in the issuance of this card is needed by the Farmer community inBojonegoro Regency. 2) Innovation Incubation, plans have been prepared in advance by the Bojonegoro RegencyGovernment in running the independent farmer program where funding for this program comes from the APBD. 3)Dissemination or Diffusion of Innovation, Information dissemination is carried out by the Bojonegoro RegencyGovernment through online and print media. 4) Adoption / Replication / Innovation Modification, this Card Issuance isa good program, it is proven that government agencies outside the city want to adopt it. 5) Actualization of Innovation,is an accountability for the implementation of this program, monitoring and evaluation activities must be carried out sothat innovation runs well and is right on target. In the future, it is hoped that the Dinas Pertanian Kabupaten Bojonegorowill be more diligent in socializing this program, and collaborating with private companies or BUMN in order toimprove the quality and quantity of this program.