Abstract
Natural farming is an agricultural system that does not use external inputs in the implementation of its farming. This study aims to determine the level of participation of farmers at each stage of planning and decision making, evaluation and utilization of results. The research method uses a qualitative case study method. Data collection uses the method of triangulation methods, namely in-depth interviews, observation and focus group discussions. Key informants included the SRSC founder, chairman, active members and new members. The results showed the level of participation of farmers at the planning stage is at the level of self-participation where farmers decide themselves willingness to participate in natural farming activities. In addition, farmers plan their farming according to the resources they have and are guided by SRSC instructors. At the implementation stage, farmers carry out natural farming independently and are guided by extension workers or other farmers who have already done natural farming first. At the evaluation stage, the farmer evaluates every activity that has been carried out. Evaluation is not only at the end of the activity, but at the time of the activity, the farmer also conducts an evaluation together with more advanced farmers. At the yield utilization stage, farmers' income increases and the ability of farmers to do natural farming continues to increase as they become increasingly involved in activities in SRSC.
Highlights
Natural farming can be interpreted as a process of farming that does not use external inputs but only use internal input and reuse all the organic matter to the soil as natural fertilizer (Winarno et al, 2002; Migliorini and Wezel, 2017)
The strong strategy must be a choice in influencing farmers to participate in this activity. This is done in the Salassae Rural Swabina Community (SRSC) so that it can develop and survive as an independent community that initiates natural agriculture.The objective of this study was describes the level of farmer participation in SRSC program
This studies used a qualitative analysis with a case study approach that focuses on research to find at the level of farmer participation in the natural farming carried out in the SRSC
Summary
Natural farming can be interpreted as a process of farming that does not use external inputs but only use internal input and reuse all the organic matter to the soil as natural fertilizer (Winarno et al, 2002; Migliorini and Wezel, 2017). Natural farming is a solution for sustainable agriculture with healthy and quality production. On the other hand the hope of realizing natural farming is still limited to expectations. The low interest of farmers to switch from conventional agriculture to natural farming is an obstacle. Some livestock-farmers who are concerned with natural farming have not shown maximum results (Thornton, 2010)
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