Social Capital and Communication Systems of Ettawa Goat Breeders in Purworejo Regency

Tatag Handaka,Hermin Indah Wahyuni,Paulus Wiryono,Endang Sulastri

doi:10.15294/komunitas.v7i2.4479

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine the social capital and communication system of Ettawa goat breeders (Peranakan Ettawa/PE) Kaligesing race in Purworejo. The study used the theory of social capital and communication systems in the perspective of Niklas Luhmann. The method of this study employed ethnography. Social capital of breeders is developed within farmers’ groups (Poktan). The existing social capitals in Poktan include trust, network, and norms. Social capital of trust is seen in the management of membership dues/contribution, poktan board transparency, division of work, and goat farming with nggaduh system. Network appears in the cooperation between Poktan with other Poktan, instructors/educator, traders/markets, universities, villages and districts. Norms are seen in the agreement on the division of dues, waragan group, and the breeders who use goats as debt guarantee and youth Poktan rules that prohibit breeders to sell the goats before lambing.

Highlights

Ettawa-breed goat (Peranakan Ettawa/PE) has been farmed by Purworejo breeders for many years
Social capital can be found in the activities of breeders when it is in Poktan
Network Network that has been built by Poktan is cooperation with the other Poktan, Kontak Tani Nelayan Andalah (KTNA), PE goats traders, legislators of Purworejo, Officers Field Instructors (PPL) from the District Instructors Board (BPK), PE Goat Breeders Association of Purworejo, universities, villages, and districts

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Introduction

Ettawa-breed goat (Peranakan Ettawa/PE) has been farmed by Purworejo breeders for many years. The history of Poktan and goat farming that has been going for years in Purworejo indicates the presence of social capital within the breeders. The breeders work together, organize themselves, develop the management, and build decades of cooperation to achieve common goals. Such Poktan aspects show that social capital has long grown and evolved over the goat farming history in Purworejo. The breeders learn and share information through goat farming Poktan. Breeders always learn from experience and develop new techniques of farming. The knowledge of breeders often exceeds the knowledge of instructors. Some Poktan even significantly grow and thrive in this goat farming.

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