Duku production and productivity in Jambi Province remain low because the existing plants are old, and cultivation technology is not precise. Efforts to overcome this problem include rejuvenation using superior seeds obtained through propagation of shoot grafting. Intensification can be done through fertilization. One fertilizer option is goat manure compost combined with NPK. The purpose of this research is to develop a technology package to accelerate duku growth in ultisols. This research was conducted in the Faculty of Agriculture’s experimental garden for 4 months on 1-year-old duku plants. The design used in this study was a randomized block design (RAK) with one factor, namely the dose of goat compost fertilizer consisting of five levels, namely 100% NPK (306g); 5 kg Goat Compost + 75% NPK (229.5g); 10 kg Goat Compost + 50% NPK Fertilizer (153g); 15 kg Goat Compost + 25% NPK (76.5g); 20 kg Goat Compost Fertilizer. Observations were made on the variables of increase in plant height, increase in stem diameter, increase in the number of leaf tillers, bud break time, and increase in the number of branches. The results showed that goat compost combined with NPK can substitute for NPK fertilizer. The application of 15 kg of goat manure compost with 25% NPK content showed the best combination for supporting the growth of immature Duku plants.

Degraded Ultisol soils are characterized by low fertility, strong acidity, and poor nutrient retention, posing major constraints to sustainable upland rice cultivation. Integrating bio-organic inputs such as agricultural–livestock organic fertilizer (OF) and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) inoculation has the potential to enhance soil fertility and nutrient cycling through complementary biological mechanisms. Methods a field experiment was conducted using a 4×4 factorial randomized block design combining four levels of organic fertilizer (0%, 25%, 50%, 75%) and four levels of AMF inoculation (0%, 25%, 50%, 75%). Physico-chemical characteristics of the soil, organic amendments, and AMF inoculum were analyzed before treatment. Soil nutrient status, AMF colonization, and upland rice (Oryza sativa L.) performance were evaluated under each treatment. The results revealed significant main and interaction effects between OF and AMF levels on soil fertility and plant growth. The combined treatment OF₅₀AMF₅₀ produced the highest increases in soil organic carbon, available P, exchangeable cations (K, Ca, Mg), and root colonization rate. AMF inoculation improved nutrient uptake efficiency, while organic fertilizer enhanced soil structure and microbial activity. The synergistic effects stem from enhanced organic matter mineralization and AMF-mediated nutrient mobilization, resulting in improved nutrient cycling and yield performance. The integration of organic fertilizer and AMF inoculation represents an effective and sustainable management strategy for improving soil fertility, nutrient use efficiency, and upland rice productivity in marginal Ultisol soils. These findings support the adoption of bio-organic systems as an eco-efficient approach to restoring soil health and enhancing crop resilience in tropical dryland agriculture.

Adoption of superior varieties is a strategy for maintaining regional food production. Sarinah rice cultivar is a type of rice that is resistant to several types of pests and plant diseases. This variety is cultivated by farmers in several areas in West Java Province. This study aims to investigate: (1) the association between rice cultivation technology and farming performance; (2) the relationship between farmer group dynamics and farm performance; and (3) the joint effects of rice cultivation technology and farmer group dynamics on the overall performance of rice farming. This study employed a survey method, with the analytical unit consisting of farmers who are members of farmer groups cultivating Sarinah rice cultivar in Bojongpicung Subdistrict, Cianjur Regency, West Java Province. Sampling technique was carried out using a census approach, involving a total of 30 respondents. Collected data were analysed using path analysis, with analytical procedures aligned with results of hypothesis testing. Results of study indicate that adoption of rice cultivation technology is significantly associated with farming success, accounting for 30.4% of variation. In comparison, farmer group dynamics show a stronger significant association, explaining 64.0% of the variation. Among two factors, farmer group dynamics exhibited strongest relationship with farming success. Rice cultivation technology and farmer group dynamics, when considered simultaneously, have a significant combined effect on farming success, accounting for 94.4% of the variation. Remaining 5.6% is attributed to other factors that were not examined in this study.

Pemanfaatan HHBK untuk memenuhi kebutuhan sehari-hari atau bahkan sebagai sumber pendapatan masyarakat sebenarnya sudah lama dilakukan terutama pada hutan rakyat. Agroforestri menjadi pilihan bagi masyarakat daerah sekitar hutan untuk memanfaatkan HHBK melalui pemanfatan lahan sebagai lingkungan yang mendukung proses pertumbuhan pohon. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui nilai ekonomi dan kontribusi HHBK terhadap pendapatan masyarakat Desa Koripan, Kecamatan Matesih, Kabupaten Karanganyar. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode purposive sampling untuk menentukan sampel dan quota sampling untuk menentukan jumlah kuota responden di 10 dukuh. Pengambilan data dilakukan melalui kuesioner, wawancara, observasi, studi literatur, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa jenis hasil hutan bukan kayu yang dimanfaatkan oleh masyarakat Desa Koripan sejumlah 51 jenis dengan nilai total ekonominya sebesar Rp1.078.191.420/tahun dan jenis yang berpotensi terbesar yaitu durian. Total kontribusi pemanfaatan HHBK terhadap pendapatan Masyarakat Desa Koripan sebesar Rp1.098.161.500. Kontribusi HHBK per responden per tahunnya sebesar Rp12.201.794/orang/tahun atau 33,60% dari total pendapatan Rp36.309.116/orang/tahun, sehingga tergolong dalam kelas kontribusi kecil.

Rice quality plays an important role in determining market value and consumer preference, particularly as organic rice gains popularity for its health and environmental benefits. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the physical quality of organic Mentik Susu rice and non-organic Ciherang rice according to the Indonesian National Standard (SNI 6128:2015). The research was conducted at the Quality Laboratory of Politeknik Negeri Lampung in August 2025. The analysis involved assessing head rice, broken rice, brewers, damaged grains, chalky grains, colored grains, foreign materials, and unhulled grains. The results showed that both rice varieties met the general requirements for quality rice, with no presence of pests, foreign odors, bran contamination, or harmful chemicals. Based on specific parameters, Mentik Susu met seven out of eight criteria for premium-grade quality, except for head rice, which fell slightly below the 85 percent minimum threshold and was classified as Medium I. In contrast, Ciherang met the Medium I category for several parameters but did not meet the standard for broken rice and brewers due to exceeding maximum limits. The findings indicate that Mentik Susu organic rice has better grain integrity and physical quality compared to Ciherang, although both require improved post-harvest handling-especially during drying and milling, to meet the premium standard. These results highlight the importance of optimizing cultivation and post-harvest management to enhance the competitiveness of local rice varieties in the premium market.

There has been increased scholarly attention toward family farming research in recent decades. Family farming represents a predominant agricultural system globally, serving as a cornerstone of food security and rural development. The bibliometrics analysis analyzed scientific production on family farming success between 1977 and 2025 from Scopus sources. The analysis found 84 papers, authored by several countries such as the USA, Indonesia, Cuba, and various countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa, that have contributed to the topic of family farms. It is interesting to note that Indonesia is quite active in studying family farms, as there is a significant number of family farms in Indonesia that are small-scale agricultural operations. This co-occurrence network analysis shows that the success factors of family farming in the research literature are dominated by three main dimensions: (1) a demographic dimension that emphasizes human resource characteristics including aspects of gender and age structure, (2) a geographic dimension that prioritizes regional contexts especially in Africa and East Asia, and (3) a methodological dimension that focuses on research approaches and demographic analysis. Family farming produces most of the fresh food consumed in large urban centers, but its success depends on various public policies, from strengthening production facilities to supporting marketing channels. Indonesia appears as a smaller node in the upper part of the network with limited connections, indicating relatively low involvement in international research collaboration in family farming despite having a significant family farming sector.

This study aims to analyse the financial feasibility of the ground coffee production business undertaken by coffee farmers and processors by applying local innovations at the cultivation, post-harvest handling, and coffee processing stages in the coffee production centre of Garut Regency. This study used a quantitative approach to provide a comprehensive understanding of the feasibility of the ground coffee business with local innovations applied by coffee farmers and processors in Garut Regency. Local innovations in coffee production include pruning techniques, grafting, solar dryer dome technology for herbal coffee making, the use of local roasting machines, and the utilization of coffee waste into value-added products such as ceramics, organic fertilizer, and dodol. Quantitative analysis of coffee processing business feasibility based on NPV value of Rp 38,394,163, Gross B/C 1.08, Net B/C 1.25, IRR 17.73 percent, payback period 7.7. These results showed that the business carried out by ground coffee processors in the production centre area is feasible. These results of the sensitivity analysis show that an increase in the price of coffee fruit raw materials at a limit of 16.67 percent and a decrease in ground coffee production at a limit of 11.37percent still produces a positive value and the business is still feasible. These results of the switching value analysis explain that the tolerance limit for the increase in the price of coffee fruit raw materials can be tolerated if the rise is no more than 26.66 percent and the decrease in ground coffee production does not exceed 7.023percent if it exceeds within 1 year then the business is not feasible.

The development of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has been increasing because it provides various benefits. One of the state-owned enterprises that implements the CSR program is PT. Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) Tbk with the BRI Peduli program. This study examines the empowerment process of women farmer groups in Karangploso, Maguwoharjo, Depok sub-regency, Sleman, by utilizing the funds from the Corporate Social Responsibility BRI Peduli program. This study uses a qualitative approach with informant retrieval using purposive sampling procedures. The informants in this research are the women farmer group (KWT Mentari), the Chairperson, KWT Mentari Administrators, and the facilitators. The data sources in this study consist of primary and secondary data, using data collection techniques of observation, interviews, and documentation. The collected data were tested for validity by triangulation of sources. Data analysis was carried out using the Miles and Huberman model, which included stages of data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The results of this study indicate that the empowerment that occurs in the women farmer group (KWT Mentari) through the CSR BRI Peduli program has reached the stage of giving power.