Agro-tourism Activities Research Articles

“Agrifun” untuk Keberlangsungan Usaha BUMDes Karangrejo, Kecamatan Borobudur

Village-owned enterprises is a business unit established and managed by villagers. Having different characteristics between one village and another village in accordance with the advantages and potential of each. Karangrejo Village is located in the Borobudur Temple area as a unique opportunity for tourism development. This village chose to develop agro-tourism under the name Kampung Palawija and Kampung Organic. However, currently Village-Owned Enterprises has no manager and management because of the decline in agricultural attractiveness for villagers. To overcome this problem the service team provided solutions to the problem, namely by the method of "agrifun" and training on Village-Owned Enterprises agro-tourism management. The results obtained from this activity are rising agricultural interest for children who in the future will manage and adding agro-tourism activities and good managing Village-Owned Enterprises. With this resulting can guarantee Village-Owned Enterprises has sustainable in long time.

SIKAP DAN PERILAKU PETANI DESA PEMO SEBAGAI DESA WISATA NASIONAL DALAM USAHA WISATAAGRO DI KAWASAN TAMAN NASIONAL KELIMUTU ENDE- FLORES- NTT

The Kelimutu area has a famous panoramic beauty and is one of the wonders of the world. Various efforts have been made by the Kelimutu National Park Office to empower local communities through agro-tourism activities. Initially, the activity went well, but after two years, the effort stalled due to human resource constraints of agro-tourism farmers. This study aims to determine The attitudes and behavior of Pemo village farmers on agro-tourism, The ability of Pemo village farmers to run agro-tourism businesses, Impact for Pemo village farmers on agro-tourism businesses, The wishes of Pemo village farmers related to agro-tourism businesses, BTNK's readiness and ability to run agro-tourism businesses; and Models developed. The research method used is a descriptive method with a population of Pemo village farmers and 50 samples. Data collection techniques by questionnaire, observation, interview, and PRA. Data analysis with qualitative and quantitative analysis using correlation coefficients and simultaneous accuracy test or F test and partial t-test. In conclusion (1) Pemo residents have the attitude and behavior to agree to develop agro-tourism; (2) farmers are not able to continue the development of agrotourism because of human resource constraints; (3) Impacts which have been received by farmers are quite good economic and financial impacts; (4) Farmers want to continue to be facilitated and need assistance, facilities and infrastructure assistance for the smooth agro-tourism business, (5) BTNK is unable to meet farmers' desires due to cost constraints, (6) the models offered are re-program and re-structuring primary agro-farmer institutions.

Potentials of Agrotourism on Social and Economic Development of the Selected Agricultural Farms and Adjoining Communities in South-Western Nigeria

Abstract Agrotourism industry has contributed immensely to economy of many developing nations, especially in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. This forms a basis for these research findings aimed at assessing the potential of agrotourism in Obasanjo Farm and Oakfield farm for improving the livelihood of immediate communities. This study employed a multiple research instrument while theoretical and specific practical approaches were used in the identification and classification of the potential agrotourism activities using a thematic qualitative, descriptive quantitative and SWOT analysis. The results show that 71% of the respondents have basic knowledge of agrotourism. The Likert scale shows that the respondents completely agreed (4.52) that agrotourism is beneficial to people and equally agreed (4.56) on the need to develop it. Recommendations are drawn from the SWOT analysis on the need for farm management to strengthen available opportunities through incorporating agrotourism activities with other farming activities, while addressing the environmental threats and organisational weaknesses.

SIKAP DAN PERILAKU PETANI DESA PEMO SEBAGAI DESA WISATA NASIONAL DALAM USAHA WISATAAGRO DI KAWASAN TAMAN NASIONAL KELIMUTU ENDE- FLORES- NTT

The Kelimutu area has a famous panoramic beauty and is one of the wonders of the world. Various efforts have been made by the Kelimutu National Park Office to empower local communities through agro-tourism activities. Initially, the activity went well, but after two years, the effort stalled due to human resource constraints of agro-tourism farmers. This study aims to determine The attitudes and behavior of Pemo village farmers on agro-tourism, The ability of Pemo village farmers to run agro-tourism businesses, Impact for Pemo village farmers on agro-tourism businesses, The wishes of Pemo village farmers related to agro-tourism businesses, BTNK's readiness and ability to run agro-tourism businesses; and Models developed. The research method used is a descriptive method with a population of Pemo village farmers and 50 samples. Data collection techniques by questionnaire, observation, interview, and PRA. Data analysis with qualitative and quantitative analysis using correlation coefficients and simultaneous accuracy test or F test and partial t-test. In conclusion (1) Pemo residents have the attitude and behavior to agree to develop agro-tourism; (2) farmers are not able to continue the development of agrotourism because of human resource constraints; (3) Impacts which have been received by farmers are quite good economic and financial impacts; (4) Farmers want to continue to be facilitated and need assistance, facilities and infrastructure assistance for the smooth agro-tourism business, (5) BTNK is unable to meet farmers' desires due to cost constraints, (6) the models offered are re-program and re-structuring primary agro-farmer institutions.

SIKAP DAN PERILAKU PETANI DESA PEMO SEBAGAI DESA WISATA NASIONAL DALAM USAHA WISATAAGRO DI KAWASAN TAMAN NASIONAL KELIMUTU ENDE- FLORES- NTT

The Kelimutu area has a famous panoramic beauty and is one of the wonders of the world. Various efforts have been made by the Kelimutu National Park Office to empower local communities through agro-tourism activities. Initially, the activity went well, but after two years, the effort stalled due to human resource constraints of agro-tourism farmers. This study aims to determine The attitudes and behavior of Pemo village farmers on agro-tourism, The ability of Pemo village farmers to run agro-tourism businesses, Impact for Pemo village farmers on agro-tourism businesses, The wishes of Pemo village farmers related to agro-tourism businesses, BTNK's readiness and ability to run agro-tourism businesses; and Models developed. The research method used is a descriptive method with a population of Pemo village farmers and 50 samples. Data collection techniques by questionnaire, observation, interview, and PRA. Data analysis with qualitative and quantitative analysis using correlation coefficients and simultaneous accuracy test or F test and partial t-test. In conclusion (1) Pemo residents have the attitude and behavior to agree to develop agro-tourism; (2) farmers are not able to continue the development of agrotourism because of human resource constraints; (3) Impacts which have been received by farmers are quite good economic and financial impacts; (4) Farmers want to continue to be facilitated and need assistance, facilities and infrastructure assistance for the smooth agro-tourism business, (5) BTNK is unable to meet farmers' desires due to cost constraints, (6) the models offered are re-program and re-structuring primary agro-farmer institutions.

Education and Information Systems Routes and Activity Patterns agro-tourism Surat Thani

The purpose of research on the education and development of information systems, the route and form of agricultural tourism activities in Surat Thani are to study the patterns and activities of agro-tourism in Surat Thani, to study and gather information on agricultural tourism routes in Surat Thani, and to develop the information system in form and route of agricultural tourism in Surat Thani. From the interview using structured interviews, questionnaires, and shared observations, the samples used in this research were the main informants consisting of farmers engaged in agro-tourism activities, tourist attractions and other farmers who were involved in agro-tourism activities in each district. The results of the descriptive analysis were presented. From the basic information of agro-tourism in Surat Thani Province, there are currently 13 tourist sites including three eco-tourism destinations, three learning centers, two homestays and residences, four demonstration centers and one orchard: more followings are BangBaiMai Eco-tourism group, KhunTalay Eco-tourism group, Bang Po, ChangKob Shipyard Learning Center, Sufficiency Economy Learning Center, "Park Lung Song pure cold extraction coconut oil Learning Center". Baan Klong Noi Homestay, Monkey Farms Demonstration Training Center, a demonstration center for coconut and coconut shells, making a fishing rod for catching shrimp demo center, Coconut Sugar demonstration center, Artit Garden and Wangko Resort. Tourism forms and activities consist of 12 types, namely, cropping, animal husbandry, agricultural production, beautiful landscape, agricultural life park where tourists can walk in the garden themselves. Bang Bai Mai Floating market, rafting ropeway, rafting in the canal, demonstration of monkey training for agriculture and recreation travel directions. There are 3 main routes: Rural Highway No. 2007, Rural Road No. 4229 and Highway No. 420. Information System Route and Formation of Agricultural Tourism Activities in Surat Thani Province based on the survey area; researchers use the Google API to create a map route by identifying the coordinates of the tourist.

FARMER’S PERCEPTION TOWARDS UTILIZATION OF CATTLE AS TOURIST ATTRACTION IN TABANAN REGION, BALI

The study aims at determining the level of behavior and cattle farmers expectation for using cattle as agro touristattraction, analyze the cattle breeders income and the relationship between breeders behavior and expectationincluding their perception of agro-tourism activities using cattle as attraction. It was conducted at Penebel andMarga districts, Tabanan regency. The respondents were collected as quota; 50 breeders were interviewed in 6agro-tourism places such as Somya Pertiwi and Jatiluwih, Taman Sari Buana, Rumah Desa, tourist village of Pinge,and Cau Coklat. The data was analyzed in descriptive qualitative and correlation analysis. It showed that 1) farmersbehavior towards the existence of agro-tourism using cattle as tourist attraction considered to be good; 2) income offarmers participation using cattle as tourist attraction range between Rp. 50.000 - and Rp. 300.000,- in ploughingactivity, and 3) positive relationship between farmers behavior and expectation and their perception towards thedevelopment of agro-tourism business who use cattle as attraction. It can be concluded that 1) breeders have goodbehavior towards the development of agro-tourism business; 2) breeders gained extra income by participating inagro-tourism activities in order to achieve income by selling their cattle; 3) breeders have better behavior and higherexpectation which is the better perception towards the use of cattle in agro-tourism business activities. Finally,suggestions such as 1) investors in agro-tourism business should co-operate with famers in their surroundingsto run the activities; 2) Breeders should encourage raising cows instead of bulls since they are tame and increasepopulation of cattle in their area; 3) local government should play important role in development of agro-tourismbusiness i.e. village roads construction so it can encourage the visitors to come to the location. All of those willpositively affect the prosperity of local breeders

Correlation between Creative Tourism and Agrotourism Services Experiences: An Empirical Research in the Mexican Rural Tourism Environment

There is an immediate need to promote rural areas, where Mexico’s highest poverty is concentrated, but the most potential exists for future development. The preferences of the new modern tourist are based mainly on living experiences rather than just sights and souvenirs. The creative experience as the basis of Creative Tourism can be adopted by agrotourism, a type of Rural Tourism, that consist of tourist activities which are based on experiences that natives in the rural area experience on a daily basis. Thirty tourists from 18 to 23 years of age participated in agrotourism activities such as ointment workshops, food workshops, pulque (an alcoholic beverage made from the fermented sap of the maguey- agaveplant) preparation workshops, embroidery workshops, farming workshops, and a guided trip to the ecological reserve. With the use of narratives, experience maps, and audiovisual materials, the results show that the essence of Creative Tourism was understood as active participation and creativity. Many of the participants expressed novelty as a written and graphic expression of creative tourism which enabled them to have a better overall experience. This finding suggests that agrotourism should include different aspects of creative tourism as part of a “creative experience” for those in charge of the tourism industry in Mexico.

PENERAPAN TRI HITA KARANA PADA MANAJEMEN SATRIA AGROWISATA DI KECAMATAN TAMPAKSIRING, KABUPATEN GIANYAR

ABSTRACT
 Tri Hita Karana has becomes the foundation of development in the Province of Bali, its reflected in the vision of the development in the Province of Bali in 2006-2026 "Bali Dwipa Jaya, Fair, and Democratic, and Safe and Unified". Tri Hita Karana has becomes the foundation of development in Bali, the Tri Hita Karana must be applied to various community activities such as politics, economics, socials, defenses, and securities. Satria Agrowisata has application the Tri Hita Karana concept. The research aimed to analyzed the suitability between expectations and realities on the application of Tri Hita Karana at Satria Agrowisata, to analyzed the connection of application of Tri Hita Karana with management of Satria Agrowisata, and to analyzed satisfied visitors of Satria Agrowisata toward agrotourism activities with Tri Hita Karana application. Data of this research were used qualitative and quantitative. The research location is in Satria Agrowisata was chosen by purposive. The researchs were used two types of sampling methode such as census sampling and accidental sampling. Collection of data in the research were used several methods such as observations, interviews, and documentations. To analyzed the data, the research were used descriptive qualitative analysis method and Rank Spearman correlation. The results of the researchs were show the suitability between expectations and realities on the application of Tri Hita Karana at Satria Agrowisata is very suitable. The connection between Tri Hita Karana and management in agrotourism is very weak. Visitors of Satria Agrowisata were very satisfied with agrotourism activities in Satria Agrowisata which Tri Hita Karana application. The suggestions are to continue the application of Tri Hita Karana in activities agrotourism, to improve the connection between the application of Tri Hita Karana and management at the Agrotourism, and Satria Agrowisata needs to improve the quality of their service and add varieties of drinks and foods.

Tinjauan Potensi Agrowisata Di Kawasan Bedugul

The research describes the identification of the potential of tourism in the region Bedugul. One of the atraction in this area is on Agrotourism. That potential includes the rural atmosphere, and horticulture plantation, and forestry. Furthermore, this study will describe the activities of agrotourism, the stakeholders, and the use of agro-tourism in the region Bedugul. The agro-tourism benefits are divided into three elements, namely the environmental benefits, economic benefits, and socio-culturalbenefits. This research is a qualitative character. Nevertheless, this study also uses quantitative data as a complement. Data collection techniqueis done through observation, interviews, and literature. Informants determined through purposive sampling. For the analyzed data, the technique used is descriptive qualitative. The results show that the potential of agro-tourism in the region Bedugul include strawberry plantations and vegetables, Lake Buyan, and Botanical Gardens Bedugul. Meanwhile, agro-tourism activities in the region by the local people who get a carrying capacity of Government (planning and spatial) and private sector (accommodation and restaurants). Communities also get economic benefits (income and be an entrepeneur), environment (land optimization and conservation) and socio-cultural benefits.
 
 Keywords: Agro, Government, Private Sector, Local Communities, Bedugul Area

Data mining approach for arranging and clustering the agro-tourism activities in orchard

The paper attains to finding the association among interested activities in orchard that stimulate the tourists to travel. The knowledge obtained in this study is applying data mining techniques to create the association rule in order to find out the pattern of activities for orchard tourism. The evoked set of activities is the most frequent set which travelers would like to do when they visit orchard. The tool of analyzing the association rules is Rapid Miner 7.3. The result shows that the highest recommended activity is reaping and tasting the fruit. Another activities, which also are recommended to be arranged more into orchard, consist of walking, shopping, and feeding animal in the orchard.

SOCIAL IMPACT OF AGRO-TOURISM ON LOCAL URBAN RESIDENTS. CASE STUDY: CAMERON HIGHLANDS, MALAYSIA

Agro-tourism is a new tourism product introduced in Malaysia based on agricultural attraction. Cameron Highlands is the largest agricultural based highland resort area in Malaysia. The cool climate, farms, and natural environment make Cameron Highlands a famous tourist destination. Agrotourism has become one of the important economic sectors in Cameron Highlands. The study is aimed to examine the social impact of the agro-tourism industry on the local urban residents in Cameron Highlands. A questionnaire survey was carried out among the local urban residents to examine the social impact based on the respondents’ experience and perceptions. A sample of 100 respondents were selected from three main urban settlements in Cameron Highlands. The social impacts were analysed based on the changes over the period of five (5) years. The study covered four (4) main aspects, i.e. safety, job and business opportunity, migration, and social-cultural (language, religious and educational level). The findings indicate that the local urban residents were positively and also negatively affected by the agro-tourism activities and development in Cameron Highlands. Proper planning and policies are crucial to manage the agro-tourism and related development in Cameron Highlands.

SOCIAL IMPACT OF AGRO-TOURISM ON LOCAL URBAN RESIDENTS. CASE STUDY: CAMERON HIGHLANDS, MALAYSIA

Agro-tourism is a new tourism product introduced in Malaysia based on agricultural attraction. Cameron Highlands is the largest agricultural based highland resort area in Malaysia. The cool climate, farms, and natural environment make Cameron Highlands a famous tourist destination. Agrotourism has become one of the important economic sectors in Cameron Highlands. The study is aimed to examine the social impact of the agro-tourism industry on the local urban residents in Cameron Highlands. A questionnaire survey was carried out among the local urban residents to examine the social impact based on the respondents’ experience and perceptions. A sample of 100 respondents were selected from three main urban settlements in Cameron Highlands. The social impacts were analysed based on the changes over the period of five (5) years. The study covered four (4) main aspects, i.e. safety, job and business opportunity, migration, and social-cultural (language, religious and educational level). The findings indicate that the local urban residents were positively and also negatively affected by the agro-tourism activities and development in Cameron Highlands. Proper planning and policies are crucial to manage the agro-tourism and related development in Cameron Highlands.

Is agro-tourism eco-friendly?

The paper will highlight the impact of agro-tourism on environment in Romania, focusing on the Sibiu County. Thanks to the results obtained from this analysis, research and information collection, the paper will give some answers regarding the question: are agro-tourisms environmentally friendly? The authors identify potential causes of environmental pollution from agro-tourism and some resources that could be economically used. The negative and positive aspects on the increase of agro-tourism activities in the proposed region will be also discussed taking into account there impact on the environment. Based on the obtained results, the authors will propose a method for the management of resources in order to arrive to an eco-friendly system for the proposed case-study. Future developments and applications on other EU case-study will be also discussed in this paper.

Государственная поддержка развития агротуризма в Московской области

Agrotourism promotes not only countryside development, but also development of region as a whole. However, nothing can happen of itself, so every movement needs a push. And this is truly for agrotourism. The state has the means to support activities in the field of rural tourism, and particularly agrotourism. Thus, it can and should be a driving force. State support is reflected in the existing normative legal acts, regulating these types of tourism activity, as well as in the creation of new programs and projects for the development of rural areas. Unfortunately, the legal restrictions that appear on the basis of existing laws interfere with full realization of the state support programs. For example, only legal entity, having financial security, liability insurance, able to follow the cultural and environmental side of its activity, can be engaged in agrotourism. Today this fact hampers the development of this type of tourism. Therefore, in the near future, regulatory and legal framework for this and other similar issues should be settled. In addition to the direct support of agrotourism activities, an important task of government programs is to engage entrepreneurs, especially among rural people, in this activity.

Environmental certification as instrument of sustainable development providing in agritourism of Ukraine

In the article the modern scientific approaches to the definition of agricultural tourism is presented. Article deals with meaning and prospects of development of agro-tourism activities as a component of sustainable development of rural areas of Ukraine. The normative concepts of rural and agrotourism, the necessity and actuality of ecological certification of touristic objects and rural farmstead are examined in this article. Thus we have determined that promotion on the market of rural tourism (green) and agro-tourism is impossible without complying with relevant standards, norms and ecological passportization and certification of tourist objects and rural (agro) estates. The environmental certification issues have to play leading role in governmental and regional target programs and to provide the sustainable development of rural residential territories and certain touristic regions.

The Coastal Community Perception on the Socio-Economic Impacts of Agro-Tourism Activities in Coastal Villages in Malaysia

This paper is concerned with the socio-economic impacts of agro-tourism activities in coastal villages listed as Desa Wawasan Nelayan (DWN) in Malaysia. The paper discussed the impacts of the two major components of socio-economics dynamics, namely social and economic activities. This account highlights a number of discussions with specific reference to DWN in Malaysia. It identifies the similarities and differences with regard to socio-economic impact, and it is expected that these points will be of practical use for other agro-tourism areas around the globe, and help to increase interest in agro-tourism activities.

Involvement in Agro-Tourism Activities among Communities in Desa Wawasan Nelayan Villages on the East Coast of Malaysia

Over the years, most developing countries across the globe have identified agro-tourism activities as being able to assist their respective country’s development. Malaysia is no exception to this; the country has emphasized agro-tourism as a significant tool of development and poverty eradication, and perhaps, at the same time, a key strategy by which to address the problem of rural migration. The Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia, also known as LKIM, has been playing a part in responding to the government’s call to develop the agro-tourism industry in Malaysia. LKIM has taken steps towards formulating an agro-tourism program for fishing communities called Desa Wawasan Nelayan. The purpose of this paper is to determine the level of involvement in agro-tourism amongst fishing communities in the east coast region of Malaysia. The study was conducted amongst 220 respondents from two villages in Terengganu and Kelantan. The findings of the research reveal that despite the government’s intervention in promoting agro-tourism activities throughout the nation, the level of involvement amongst respondents is still at a moderate level.

IMPACT OF AGRO-TOURISM ON LOCAL AGRICULTURAL OCCUPATION: A CASE STUDY OF CHANG KLANG DISTRICT, SOUTHERN THAILAND

Agro-tourism has been a priority as a means for improving the livelihood of agriculturist developing countries. Pragmatically, this promotion is associated with multiple functional agriculture in the context of local agricultural occupation. The purpose of this paper is to present the feature of agro-tourism activities and its impacts on local agricultural occupation. A case study of Chang Klang district, a well known community-based agro-tourism in Thailand shown that tourist farms operated agrotourism as the activities of demonstration, giving knowledge, selling local productions, and agri-business guidance. Over the past ten years of such promotions, within farms, local agricultural occupation relies on agricultural incomes from both agro-tourism activities and agricultural productions. During that time, agro-tourism significantly causes local agricultural occupation as agricultural service activities for a part of tourism. Now, according to instability of tourism market, local agricultural occupation within tourist farms is adjusted to serve profits to both agricultural productions and tourism business. These findings can be suggested that existing local agricultural occupations which is a part of processing is demonstrated for tourism, is a form of agrotourism activities towards sustainable local agricultural resources usages.

Involvement in Agro-tourism Activities among Fishermen Community in Two Selected Desa Wawasan Nelayan Villages in Malaysia

The agro-tourism activity in Desa Wawasan Nelayan is a new product of agro-tourism in Malaysia organized by Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia. Local community involvement is important to the success of this agro-tourism programme. The main objective of this paper is to investigate the level of involvement of Desa Wawasan Nelayan community in agro-tourism activities. The data of this study is obtained from a survey of two Desa Wawasan Nelayan villages. A total of 220respondents were randomly selected to answer the questionnaire and the data was analyzed using the SPSS software.Based on this study, the overall mean score for level of involvement in agro-tourism activities in both states were moderate. However, both villages were found to have the highest mean score on involvement in environmental conservation activities and about their concern on the cleanliness of their village.The study recommends that more efforts should be taken by Desa Wawasan Nelayan community to be involved in agro-tourism activities that will significantly impact the local economy, social, and environment, and as a result will empower and support the cohesion of the community.