Abstract
This study aims to determine the motivation of rice farmers toward organic rice farming and the factors of their motivation in organic farming. The research was conducted in Sleman Regency as it has applied the principles of organic rice, although not completely. The sample in this study amounted to 91 farmers. This study employed descriptive analysis with scoring technique and motivation model using the ERG theory. The results uncovered that the motivation of rice farmers in Sleman Regency toward organic rice farming, especially on the needs for existence, belonged to the high category with an average score of 3.78, the relatedness needs was included in the high category with an average score of 4.15, and the growth needs was also in the high category with an average score of 3.43. Therefore, the motivation of rice farmers toward organic rice farming in Sleman Regency, particularly in fulfilling primary, interaction, and developing needs, was high.
Highlights
Indonesia is an agrarian country where most of the population work as farmers
This study aims to determine the motivation of rice farmers toward organic rice farming and the factors of their motivation in organic farming
The results uncovered that the motivation of rice farmers in Sleman Regency toward organic rice farming, especially on the needs for existence, belonged to the high category with an average score of 3.78, the relatedness needs was included in the high category with an average score of 4.15, and the growth needs was in the high category with an average score of 3.43
Summary
Indonesia is an agrarian country where most of the population work as farmers. Abundant natural resources are potential for agricultural development in Indonesia. It makes Indonesia a country capable of producing various types of plants, especially the staple food of carbohydrates such as rice. The increasing population can affect the demand for food needs, which will continue to increase [1]. The increase in food needs or national rice is believed by some circle, one of which is through the agricultural development movement that attempts to use natural ingredients input good for the environment and health. Organic farming productivity will increase, be healthy for the body, and be safe for the environment [2]
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