KEPUASAN PETANI TERHADAP PERAN PENYULUH PERTANIAN DALAM PENYULUHAN TANAMAN PADI SAWAH DI DESA KASIMPA JAYA KECAMATAN TIWORO SELATAN KABUPATEN MUNA BARAT

This study aims to determine the level of role of agricultural extension workers on adopting integrated crop management, determine the level of adoption of integrated crop management of paddy rice in increasing productivity, analyze the relationship between the role of agricultural extension workers and adoption of integrated crop management, and analyze the relationship between adoption of integrated crop management and the productivity of lowland rice. Determination of sampling conducted by proporsional random sampling and obtained 99 people divided into eight agricultural extension work areas. The research data is analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics of Rank Spearman correlation test. The results of the study showed that the role of field agricultural extension workers in the management of integrated crops of paddy fields was in the medium classification; these roles included activities in education, dissemination, facilitation, consultation, supervision, monitoring, and evaluation. Adoption of integrated plant management based on the use of quality seeds and planting systems, irrigation, fertilization, control of plant pests, handling of harvests to post-harvest were in the medium classification. The role of field agricultural extension workers was significantly correlated with the adoption of integrated crop management, while adoption of integrated crop management was related to the productivity of lowland rice.Key words : adoption, agricultural extension workers, integrated crop management, paddy, roles

Disseminating innovation to farmers is the role and function of agricultural extension workers so that farmers are ready to adopt and apply agricultural technology in their farming activities to increase farmers' income and welfare. Based on these problems, researchers want to analyze the role of agricultural extension workers in the process of adopting farmer innovations in agricultural development. This study aims to understand the implementation of counseling in the field. In addition, the results of this study are to find out what roles exist in agricultural extension workers. Data collection techniques were used by distributing questionnaires to respondents and data analysis techniques using the method of determining respondents by distributing questionnaires consisting of questions grouped based on the role of agricultural extension workers and data analysis techniques using descriptive qualitative. The results showed that there were several roles of agricultural extension agents in the innovation adoption process, namely as a facilitator, as an innovator, as an educator, as a communicator, and as a motivator. It was found that the recapitulation of the role of agricultural extension workers scored 83.74% in the very agree category from the respondents. With that, it can be interpreted that agricultural extension agents can play a very good role in carrying out their duties in the innovation adoption process.

Those who have the opportunity to foster young farmers in rural areas are agricultural extension workers. Therefore, agricultural extension workers are required to play a role in maintaining the sustainability of young farmers' agribusiness. The research aims to analyze descriptively the role of agricultural extension workers and the sustainability of young farmers 'agribusiness, and analyze the influence of the role of agricultural extension workers, characteristics, entrepreneurial capacity and external factors on the sustainability of young farmers' agribusiness. The study was conducted in Majalengka, West Java. The population is young farmers. The sample was selected as many as 137 people using cluster random sampling techniques. The research variables consisted of the characteristics of young farmers, external support, the role of agricultural extension workers, entrepreneurial capacity and agribusiness sustainability. Data analysis techniques using descriptive statistical analysis and multiple regression. The results of the study concluded that the level of the role of agricultural extension workers, external factors, entrepreneurial capacity and the potential for agribusiness sustainability of young farmers remained in the low category. The sustainability of young farmers' agribusiness is affected by access to information and communication technology (ICT), external factors, the role of agricultural extension workers and entrepreneurial capacity. Thus to maintain the sustainability of agribusiness young farmers can be done through increasing access to ICT, strengthening the role of agricultural extension workers, external factors and the entrepreneurial capacity of young farmers.

The agricultural sector, especially rice, is one of the leading sectors, which is very important in helping to support the economy in Kutai Kartanegara Regency. The yields of rice production cannot be separated from the role of agricultural extension workers. Agricultural extension workers certainly play an important role in encouraging changes in the behavior of farmers in order to improve their welfare. This study aimed to determine farmers' perceptions of the agricultural extension workers' role as a dynamic actor, facilitators, and motivators. This research was conducted in Maluhu Village, Tenggarong Subdistrict, Kutai Kartanegara Regency. The data collected is in the form of primary and secondary data. Data was collected through library research, observation, and interviews with the help of questionnaires. The farmer population comes from advanced-class farmer groups totaling 248 people. The number of samples used was determined using the Slovin formula, which consisted of 38 people—aimed at wet rice farmers who were members of the advanced class farmer groups. Selected respondents were determined using the purposive sampling method. The analysis used in this research is a descriptive analysis. The results of this study indicate that farmers' perceptions of the agricultural extension workers' role as a dynamic actor were relatively good. Farmers' perceptions of the role of agricultural extension workers as facilitators and farmers' perceptions of the role of agricultural extension workers as motivators were in a good category. Farmers' perceptions of the role of agricultural extension workers were classified as good, predominantly farmers aged between 50 and 59 years, at elementary school education level, and the size of the land they owned was between 0.25 and 0.5 ha. The analysis showed that farmers' age, education, and land tenure were not correlated with farmers' perceptions of the role of agricultural extension workers as dynamicator, facilitators, and motivators. However, farmer education was significantly correlated, at a 10% error level, to perceptions of the role of extension workers' roles as motivators.

This study aims to (1) determine the role of extension workers in increasing the motivation of farmers in pepper farming, (2) find out how the motivation of farmers in pepper farming. (3) How is the relationship between the role of agricultural extension workers and the level of motivation of farmers in pepper farming in Bisikori Village, Moramo District. The sample in this study was determined by simple random sampling. Analysis of the data used in this study is a descriptive method which is processed using the Sperman Rank Correlation formula. The results of this study indicate that (1) The role of extension workers in Bisikori Village, Moramo District is still less active, extension services have not carried out all tasks or indicators of the role of agricultural extension workers optimally, so that the farming community has not fully felt the role of PPL. (2) The level of motivation of farmers in farming pepper plants in Bisikori Village, Moramo District is in the low category, this is due to pests and diseases that have not been resolved until now, the role of agricultural extension workers who are not active and the price of pepper plants is decreasing every year. (3) The role of agricultural extension workers is significantly related to the motivation level of pepper plants. The results showed that the role of agricultural extension workers was significantly related to the motivation level of pepper farmers in Bisikori Village, Moramo District, South Konawe Regency. Extension workers who are not active will affect the level of motivation of farmers in farming, feel that they really need the presence of agricultural fans to support their farming activities.

Agricultural extension workers are very important to encourage farmers, but their effectiveness in certain areas still needs to be studied in more depth. This study aims to analyze the role of agricultural extension workers in developing farmer groups in Rea Village Binuang District Polewali Mandar Regency. The research method uses primary data obtained through questionnaires from 30 respondents selected by purposive sampling from rice, corn, and cocoa farmer groups. Data analysis uses quantitative descriptive methods and scoring with an ordinal scale to measure the role of extension workers The results of the study showed that the role of agricultural extension workers as motivators, facilitators, organizers, and technicians was in the good category, with a high average score in each aspect. Farmers' assessment of the role of extension workers as motivators with an average score of 2.80 in the good category, farmers' assessment of the role of extension workers as facilitators with an average score of 2.47 was in the good category and farmers' assessment of the role of extension workers as organizers with an average score of 2.47 was in the good category and farmers' assessment of the role of agricultural extension workers as technicians with an average score of 2.50.

The objective of this study is to ascertain the role of agricultural extension workers in rice cultivation. The population of this study is comprised of all rice farmers residing in Tawamelewe Village, constituting a total sample size of 300 individuals. The sample size was determined using the Slovin formula with a margin of error of 15%, resulting in a sample size of 38 people. The sampling process was executed through the utilization of simple random sampling. The data presented herein was collected through a combination of interviews, documentation, and surveys with questionnaires. The independent variables in this study were the role of agricultural extension workers and rice cultivation. The research data was analyzed using two methods: descriptive analysis and inferential analysis. The results of the study indicate that the role of agricultural extension workers in Tawamelewe Village, Uepai District, Konawe Regency, is in the high category, reflecting that extension workers have performed their functions optimally as facilitators, motivators, innovators, and educators. On the other hand, rice cultivation by farmers in the village is in the good category, indicating that all stages of cultivation, from land preparation to harvest and post-harvest, have been carried out appropriately. Through data analysis using the Sperman Rank test, a correlation coefficient value of 1.000 with a significance level of 0.001 was obtained, indicating a very strong and significant relationship between the role of agricultural extension workers and the success of rice cultivation. The perfect correlation between the role of extension workers and the quality of rice cultivation underscores the importance of optimizing the role of agricultural extension workers as the key to the success of a sustainable cultivation system, and provides a scientific basis for strengthening extension institutions at the village level to enhance overall agricultural productivity.

Agricultural extension workers play a crucial role in developing farmer groups in Tanjung Riu Village, Kurun District, Gunung Mas Regency. This study aims to understand how agricultural extension workers contribute to the advancement of farmer groups in the area. The research method used is qualitative by conducting in-depth interviews with agricultural extension workers and farmer group members. The results of the study indicate that the participation of farmers in extension activities is still low, the facilities and infrastructure for extension workers are insufficient, and the application of extension materials is inadequate. Therefore, the role of agricultural extension workers is not yet significant in various aspects of the development of farmer groups. Agricultural extension workers not only provide technical guidance on better farming practices but also facilitate training, mobilize resources, and assist in accessing government programs and donor agencies. They also act as a link between farmer groups and markets, promoting collective marketing and raising awareness of the importance of agricultural diversification. Hence, agricultural extension workers hold a crucial role in the development of farmer groups in Tanjung Riu Village, contributing to increased agricultural production, strengthening local economic sustainability, and helping build the capacity and independence of farmers in facing modern challenges. In this context, the strengthening of roles and support for agricultural extension workers is expected to be further enhanced to support the growth and sustainability of the agricultural sector in rural areas

The objective of this study was to ascertain the role of agricultural extension workers and the capacity of wet-rice farmers in Wakangka Village, Kapontori District, Buton Regency. The population of this study comprised 140 rice paddy farmers, with a sample size of 58 individuals determined by the Slovin formula with an error rate of 10%. The sampling method employed in this research is simple random sampling. The present study employs a quantitative approach. The data were collected using a variety of research methods, including survey techniques, observation, interviews, and documentation. The media was used to disseminate the questionnaires. The research variables consisted of the role of agricultural extension workers (role of educator, information dissemination, facilitator, consultant, supervisor, monitoring and evaluator) and the capacity of farmers in paddy rice cultivation (managerial, technical, and social capacity). A descriptive analysis was employed to ascertain the role of agricultural extension workers and the capacity of farmers in wetland rice cultivation. The results indicated that the role of agricultural extension officers in the cultivation of paddy rice in Wakangka Village, Kapontori Sub-district, Buton Regency is multifaceted. These officers have performed a variety of roles, including educators, information disseminators, facilitators, consultants, supervisors, monitors, and evaluators. However, the predominant role of extension officers is that of educators. Rice paddy farmers in Wakangka Village have demonstrated competencies in management, technology, and society. However, the management capacity of these farmers is found to be deficient, whereas their technological and societal capacities have surpassed 50%.

This research was conducted on Shallot Farmers in Babuin Village, Kolbano District, South Central Timor Regency from October to November 2023. The purpose of the study is to find out: 1) Productivity of Shallots. 2) The role of agricultural extension workers in increasing shallot productivity. 3) The Relationship between the Role of Agricultural Extension Workers and Shallot Productivity. The data collection methods used are observation, interview and documentation methods. The data analysis method used is the Likert scale method. The results of the study show that: (1) The productivity of shallots shows that the average productivity level at the research site is 5.53 Tons/Ha. The highest percentage of 67.65% was in the interval of >5.53 Tons/Ha and the lowest percentage of 32.35% was in the interval of <5.53 Tons/Ha. (2) The average score of the role of agricultural extension workers is 2.77. The percentage of achieving the maximum score from this score is 92.48%. Thus, the role of agricultural extension workers is in the category of very important. (3) The relationship between the role of agricultural extension workers and the productivity of shallots was obtained with a tcal value of 0.477, and the ttable obtained a value of 0.239. The tcal value is larger than the table, so it is concluded that there is a significant difference between the role of agricultural extension workers and the productivity of shallots.

Introducing Rojolele Srinuk rice variety, an innovation from the Klaten Regency Government, and Delanggu Village is one of the villages targeted for developing these varieties. It is inseparable from the role of agricultural extension workers as agents of change in the process of adoption by farmers. As someone on behalf of the government, the agricultural extension worker is obligated to influence the decision-making process to restore Rojolele's existence in Delanggu Village. This study aimed to analyze the role of agricultural extension workers as agents of change and identify internal agents of change who play a role in adopting the Rojolele Srinuk rice innovation in Delanggu Village. The research method used in this research is a descriptive qualitative method—data collection technique with in-depth interviews with 12 informants, observation, and document study. The results showed that: 1) the role of an extension worker as the agent of change in the adoption of Rojolele Srinuk rice innovations includes: a) developing awareness of the target that needs change; b) establishing an information exchange relationship; c) to diagnose target problems; d) to create an intent to change in the target; f) to create an intent into action; g) to stabilize adoption and prevent discontinuance; h) to achieving change targets and ending dependency relationships. 2) The role of agricultural extension workers as agents of change has been good and quite good in establishing an information exchange relationship. 3) There are internal change agents in the social system who have a more significant effort in adopting Rojolele Srinuk rice innovations in persuasion and marketing.

This study aims to determine the role of agricultural extension workers in the development of rice farming groups in Lerepako Village, Laeya Subdistrict, South Konawe Regency. This study is motivated by the importance of agricultural extension workers as a bridge between farmers and agricultural technology innovations in efforts to increase the productivity and independence of farming groups. The research variables include the role of agricultural extension workers and the development of farming groups. This study uses a descriptive quantitative approach with data collection through questionnaires, observations, interviews, and documentation. The population in this study consists of all active members of farmer groups in Lerepako Village, totaling 195 people. Sampling was conducted randomly using the Slovin formula, with a sample size of 66 respondents. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistical methods and the Spearman's rank correlation test. The results of the study indicate that the role of agricultural extension workers in Lerepako Village is relatively high across all dimensions of the role measured. On the other hand, farmer group development also showed good results in terms of institutional capacity, agribusiness capabilities, and group functions. The Spearman's rank correlation test confirmed a significant positive relationship between the role of agricultural extension workers and farmer group development. This finding underscores that optimizing the role of extension workers directly impacts the strengthening of capacity and sustainability of farmer groups.

Ofalangga Village, located in Pantai Baru District, Rote Ndao Regency, is one of the villages with significant agricultural potential in the local economy. The crops cultivated by the villagers of Ofalangga are rice, chili, and shallots. However, there are several problems often encountered by farmer groups in this village, such as a lack of government-provided facilities and infrastructure, as well as other obstacles like pests and diseases that damage farmers' crops. Therefore, this study aims to (1) determine the role of agricultural extension workers in the development of farmer groups in Ofalangga Village, Pantai Baru District, Rote Ndao Regency, and (2) identify the challenges faced by agricultural extension workers in the field in their efforts to develop farmer groups in Ofalangga Village, Pantai Baru District, Rote Ndao Regency. Research findings indicate that the role of agricultural extension workers in developing farmer groups in Ofalangga Village, Pantai Baru District, Rote Ndao Regency, is categorized as "Good" with a maximum score achievement percentage of 84.05%. The challenges faced by agricultural extension workers in their efforts to develop farmer groups in Ofalangga Village, Pantai Baru District, Rote Ndao Regency are: 1) Insufficient number of extension workers; 2) Inadequate facilities and infrastructure to support extension activities; and 3) Low participation of farmer group members.

Abstract: The aims of this study were (1) to describe the role of agricultural extension workers in attacking fertile farmer groups. (2) Knowing the effect of the role of agricultural extension agents on the empowerment of Subur farmer groups. The analysis used is the first analysis of qualitative data to describe the role of agricultural extension workers in empowerment, the second uses the questionnaire method, namely a number of written questions used to obtain information from respondents in report articles about their personalities or things that are known and that are third simple regression analysis to determine the effect of the role of agricultural extension workers in empowering Subur Farmer Groups. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that the role of agricultural extension workers as motivators, facilitators, and educators is quite good in the process of playing Subur Farmer Groups, and the role of agricultural extension workers as motivators, facilitators, and educators has a significant effect on the empowerment of Subur Farmer Groups, namely a significant value of 0.003 < 0.05 (predetermined standard error) through the results of simple regression analysis. Abstrak: Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah (1) Mendeskripsikan peran penyuluh pertanian dalam upaya memberdayakan kelompok tani subur. (2) Mengetahui pengaruh peran penyuluh pertanian terhadap keberdayaan kelompok tani Subur. Analisis yang di gunakan adalah yang pertama analisis data kualitatif untuk mendeskripsikan peran penyuluh pertanian dalam pemberdayaan, yang kedua menggunakan metode Angket (kuisioner) yaitu sejumlah pertanyaan tertulis yang digunakan untuk memperoleh informasi dari responden dalam arti laporan tentang pribadinya atau hal-hal yang diketahui dan yang ketiga analisis regresi sederhana untuk mengetahui pengaruh peran penyuluh pertanian dalam pemberdayaan Kelompok Tani Subur. Berdasarkan hasil Penelitan dapat di simpulkan bahwa peran penyuluh pertanian sebagai motivator, fasilator, dan edukator sudah cukup baik dalam proses memberdayakan Kelompok Tani Subur, dan peran penyuluh pertanian sebagai motivator, fasilitator, dan edukator berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap keberdayaan Kelompok Tani Subur yakni nilai signifikan 0.003 < 0,05 (standar eror yang telah ditentukan) melalui hasil analisis regresi sederhana.

Agricultural extension workers are individuals engaged in the agricultural sector with highly significant responsibilities for farmers and farmer groups. Their role involves providing guidance and motivation to help farmers enhance their ability to manage natural resources, increase knowledge, and develop skills to foster behavioral change. The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of the role of agricultural extension workers on the behavior of cocoa farmers in the Meten Ler Farmer Group, Bloro Village, Nita Subdistrict, Sikka Regency. Based on the research conducted on the Meten Ler Farmer Group, the study concludes that the role of agricultural extension workers has a positive influence on farmers' behavior. This means that improvements in the effectiveness of extension workers' roles lead to enhanced effectiveness in farmers' behavioral performance. This finding is supported by a significance value (sig.) smaller than the alpha value, i.e., 0.000 < 0.05, indicating that the role of extension workers has a positive and significant impact on farmers' behavior. Furthermore, the t-value (t calculated) exceeds the t-table value (2.4229 > 1.697), resulting in the rejection of the null hypothesis (H0) and the acceptance of the alternative hypothesis (Ha). This demonstrates that the role of extension workers within the Meten Ler Farmer Group has a positive and significant impact on farmers' behavior.