Banggai Regency Research Articles

Strategy for Instilling Trustworthy Character Using the Tumpe Method in Elementary School Students

The tumpe-based character education method is a strategy that is expected to be effective in instilling values ​​and character education in elementary school students. This approach is implemented at SDN Negeri 1 Toili, Banggai Regency with a focus on cultivating the character of Trustworthiness (Integrity). The Tumpe method is a participatory and experiential learning approach that involves students in the entire process. The aim of this research is to find out what the trustworthy character education strategy is using the Tumpe method at Toili 1 Elementary School, Banggai Regency. This research method is a qualitative descriptive method, namely a method that relies on observation, interviews and documentation. The research results show that the strategy of instilling character in school-age students is very important to become their educational capital in the future. The TUMPE method is an educational method that is easy to apply. Keywords: Strategy, Trustworthy Character, Method, Tumpe

Analysis of Service Quality Improvement Using Service Quality (SERVQUAL) and Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) Methods (Case Study at PDAM Banggai Regency)

PDAM Kab.Banggai is a service company that has the aim of meeting the needs in the field of clean water must provide the best service. The purpose of this research is to analyze service quality based on customer satisfaction and find out the factors that affect service quality to get a solution to the causes of problems based on service quality. This research will use the servqual method to measure service quality with the level of perceptions and expectations of consumers in the services provided by service providers. Furthermore, the Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) method is used in measuring the level of importance and performance so that the company can find out the attributes that need to be improved and maintained in service based on a Cartesian diagram and will produce a basis for customer satisfaction. After that, the Fishbone Diagram is used to analyze the consequences by finding and describing the factors that cause the existing problems. Then given the proposed improvements and submitted PDAM to be followed up by PDAM Kab.Banggai. The results of the Service Quality analysis of the quality of service of PDAM Kab. Banggai obtained a negative Gap in the Reliability dimension at attribute B5 (-1.200), in the Responsiveness dimension obtained a negative Gap at attribute C1 (-1.140), at attribute C2 with a negative Gap (- 1.120) and in the Assurance dimension with a negative Gap (-0.560). The results of the analysis using Importance Performance Analysis obtained 4 attributes that are among the top priorities for improvement, namely the attributes contained in quadrant I. The four attributes that are the top priorities for improvement are the ease with which customers can submit complaints online to the PDAM, employees are responsive when answering complaints from customers through online media such as whatsapp, officers contact customers when they cannot fulfill the specified repair promise and the use of PDAM services Kab. Banggai is guaranteed to be safe when making payment transactions. The proposed improvements given to PDAM Kab. Banggai are Attribute D2, namely conducting a re- check before making payment bills to customers, collaborating with third parties such as banks and outlets (indomaret, alfamidi, etc.) and making payment applications directly linked to PDAM accounts so that there is no manipulation during the payment process. Attribute C2 is instilling a sense of responsibility in officers and openness to customers to contact customers as soon as possible if something happens or cannot fulfill the specified repair promise, the need to make SOPs so that they have standard provisions for contacting customers if they cannot fulfill repair promises and provide facilities to contact customers. Attribute C1, namely recruiting Customer Service and implementing a 24-hour work shift system to be available if there are complaints via messages or calls, implementing online complaint services for 24 hours to be responsive to answering customer complaints and providing social media accounts that are always updated to provide information about PDAM and responsive when there are complaints from customers online. Attribute B5, namely implementing a work shift system for officers who are available when there are complaints via messages or calls, implementing online complaint services through social media and providing media for customers to submit complaints online such as providing PDAM contact numbers that are always active 24 hours. For further research, it is hoped that it will be able to research to implement the proposed improvements provided and analyze the quality of service after implementing the proposed improvements provided by the author so that the effectiveness of the services that have been implemented can be known.

The Implementation of the Family Hope Program in Banggai Regency

The Family Hope Program (Indonesia: Program Keluarga Harapan / PKH) in Banggai Regency, a conditional cash transfer initiative aimed at improving the living standards of poor and vulnerable families in Indonesia, faces both successes and persistent challenges. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of PKH's implementation, focusing on beneficiary identification, aid disbursement, and coordination among stakeholders. Employing a qualitative research approach, the study collected data through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis, following the Miles and Huberman (1994) model of data reduction, display, and conclusion verification. The findings reveal that while PKH has significantly enhanced access to education and healthcare, particularly increasing school attendance and reducing dropout rates, it faces ongoing issues such as data inaccuracies and coordination difficulties. These challenges, particularly in reaching marginalized communities in remote areas, underscore the need for improved data management and more tailored community engagement strategies. The study concludes that addressing these challenges is crucial for the program to fully realize its potential in alleviating poverty and promoting social welfare in Banggai Regency.

Factors Associated with Delays in Services for General Policy Outpatient Patients at The Registration Lock of The Nuhon Health Center, Banggai District Year 2023

Delays in patient services are generally often found in health facilities, both hospitals and community health centers. One of the community health centers in Banggai Regency which still often experiences problems with delays in patient service is the Nuhon Community Health Center. This health center, which is located in the Nuhon District area, serves outpatients in several polyclinics, one of which is the general polyclinic. One of the hopes of patients when visiting health facilities is that they don't have to wait long to get service, but there are still many statements from patients who complain about delays in service at the registration counter. This study aims to determine the factors associated with delays in general poly outpatient services at the Public Health Center Registration CounterNuhon, Nuhon District, Banggai Regency in 2023. This research is an analytical survey research with a type approachcross-sectional, by taking samples by accidental sampling with a total sample of 130 people. The statistical test used is Chi square to see the relationship between service delays and the performance of registration counter staff and facilities. The results of this study indicate that there is a relationship between the performance of the registration counter staff, facilities and delays in providing services to general poly outpatients at the Nohon Health Center Registration Counter, Nuhon District, Banggai Regency and the value of health workers isp =0.000 while the means have a relationship with a value of p = 0.000. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the performance of health workers and provide supporting facilities in the health service process.

Facies of Quaternary Sediments In Bunga Village, North Luwuk District, Banggai Regency, Central Sulawesi

Abstract The distribution of Quaternary sedimentary rock deposits in Indonesia is quite extensive, and one of them is in the Quaternary coral reef units, which are evenly distributed along the eastern arm of Sulawesi. The research was conducted in Bunga Village, North Luwuk District, Banggai Regency, Central Sulawesi Province. This research was motivated by the lack of geological data, so the topic of developed facies became an interesting topic to be researched. Data was collected from a cliff at the coordinates 0053′57,57.1″N-122054′43′6″E. Stratigraphic measurements aim to determine the facies, depositional environment, and sedimentation mechanisms developed in the study area. The research was conducted using the method of field data collection and laboratory analysis. Collecting field data was carried out with measured stratigraphic with a 1:100 scale and taking several rock samples. Laboratory analysis was carried out in paleontological and petrographic analysis, which was carried out to determine the composition of the constituent rock and fossil identification, especially foraminifera in thin sections of rock that were selected. Based on the study’s results, the total rock layers measured in the study area were 15 m. Facies found in the stratigraphic path of the study area are floatstone facies, rudstone facies, allochemic sandstone facies, polymict conglomerate facies. The type of deposition environment of limestone and allochemic sandstone in the study area is on the foreslope, while the conglomerate facies is included in the fan delta deposition environment. Overall, the sedimentation dynamics in this area are in a high energy environment, indicating that the facies that developed were deposited with a sediment gravity flow mechanism.The results of the analysis of fossils found Cyclammina cancellata sp., Orbulina universa sp., Globigerina bulloides sp., and Trilobatus immaturus sp., which indicates the limestone in the study area was deposited in the Late Pleistocene to early Holocene.

Facies Analysis and Sequence Stratigraphy of Plio-Pleistocene Fan Delta Deposits in the East Arm Sulawesi, a case study of Biak Formation, Luwuk, Banggai

Abstract Fan delta deposits were found widespread in the east arm of Sulawesi as the area experienced tectonic uplift during Plio-Pleistocene continental collision, known as Bongka Formation in the western part and Biak Formation in the eastern part. One of key outcrops for Biak Formation was observed in Biak Village, North Luwuk District, Banggai Regency, thus served as the lithotype location for the Biak Formation. The outcrop was a roadcut and had a 50 m long and 25 m high. In general it shows a coarse-grained heterolithic inclined strata dipping southward and overlain by horizontal strata of similar facies. Its sequence stratigraphy was analyzed by examine its facies, facies association, petrography, and paleontology, along a 1:100 scaled measured section. Six lithofacies were identified, namely conglomeratic coralline limestone, conglomeratic coralline limestone, parallel bedding – gradation conglomerate-sandstone, gravely sandstone, conglomerate-sandstone – conglomeratic corraline limestone and gradation conglomerate-sandstone with horizontal bedding. Their lithofacies deposited during Late Pliocene in a transition – inner neritic environment. Their facies association made several depositional system tracts, showing a complete cycle of Highstand System Tract (HST), Sequence Boundary/Correlative Conformity (SB/CC), Lowstand System Tract (LST), Transgressive System Tract (TST), Transgressive Surface (TS) later capped by younger HST and LST. Result of this study suggesting repetitive cyclic depositiona tracts dictated by sea-level eustacy and tectonic uplift. This location served as an ideal outcrop as a textbook example to study sequence stratigraphy in an outcrop scale.

Study of Weathering and Rock Mass Quality using the Geological Strength Index (GSI) method on the Tuntun mine road Banggai Regency Central Sulawesi Province

Abstract The mining road in the Tuntun area of Banggai Regency, Central Sulawesi Province has experienced a landslide. The mining road mitigation engineering is a concern for the sustainability of road use. The study area is composed of peridotite rocks which are included in the Ophiolite (Ku) rock formation, where these rocks undergo a very strong deformation process by showing the fractured rock conditions. The Study of Weathering and Rock Mass Quality Using the Geological Strength Index (GSI) Method on this mine road is the focus of this research. The Geological Strength Index (GSI) is a rock mass classification system developed to assist the inaccurate Rock Mass Rating System (RMR) in determining the quality of rock masses that have very poor conditions or have undergone very strong rock deformation. using the GSI value by using two quantitative parameters, namely the condition of the discontinuity plane and the density of the discontinuity plane. The value of the Geological Strength Index (GSI) at location points 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 is 32,17,12,2, 33.4 and 23. The rock mass value indicates that the rock mass quality in the study area has poor rock mass quality. to very bad. The results of this investigation become a reference in the method of handling slopes on mining roads.

Tourism Communication through Mombowa Tumpe Ritual Culture as Local Wisdom in Batui District, Banggai Regency

Today's technological developments make the flow of information flow quickly, capable of having an influence on various aspects of human life. One of the conveniences of communication is not breaking the boundaries of distance, space, and time. Humans, as social creatures, can communicate wherever they are through exchanging information, messages, or symbols, whether regarding knowledge, skills, expertise, or other information. Banggai Regency tourism development aims to focus on planning and re-implementing policies to encourage tourism development and provide benefits to the community. Therefore, tourism communication is important for the successful development of a tourist destination. Through communication, opportunities for the popularity of a tourist destination will open up to become more widely known by the wider community. This research aims to describe tourism communication through the mombowa tumpe ritual culture, explain community participation, and understand the tourism communication planning model in developing tourist destinations in Batui District, Banggai Regency. This study uses a qualitative method. Qualitative research produces data in the form of words or images, not numbers and statistics. The analysis and discussion in the research are based on tourism communication based on the local wisdom of Mombowa Tumpe ritual culture in developing tourist destinations as local wisdom in Banggai Regency. The research results show that tourism communication requires coordination in the decision-making process in developing Mombowa Tumpe tourism. Traditional leaders always ask for input from the surrounding community in implementing the Mombowa Tumpe ritual as an effort to develop local tourism in the Batui District area. Ritual culture can be implemented well where traditional stakeholders act as communicators in managing the Mombowa Tumpe ritual to increase tourists visiting Banggai Regency.

Edukasi Dan Pendampingan Wajib Pajak Masyarakat Pedesaan

The role of education and assistance to taxpayers in the context of Lontos Village. Through a scientific approach, this research highlights the importance of education and assistance as an effort to increase taxpayers' understanding and awareness of tax obligations. The implementation of this service aims to provide education and assistance as well as provide understanding and awareness to the public as taxpayers regarding the importance of paying taxes in Lontos Village, East Luwuk District. The methods used in implementing the service are direct observation, interviews, and carrying out service activities related to tax education in Lontos Village. The results of the service implementation are that structured and targeted education and assistance can make a positive contribution in increasing taxpayer compliance and strengthening the relationship between taxpayers and the village government as the authority in tax collection. The implication of these findings is the need to increase education and mentoring programs on an ongoing basis to support tax awareness and strengthen the tax system at the local level. The service carried out provides valuable insight for related parties in designing effective strategies to support tax compliance in Lontos Village, East Luwuk District, Banggai Regency and may also be applied in a broader taxation context.

Empirical Study of the Occurrence of Domestic Violence in Banggai Regency, Central Sulawesi Province

The smallest social unit in society is the household or family, and this has a significant impact on the personality development of each family member and the way they interact with other people. The aim of this research is to identify the causes and various forms of domestic violence in Banggai Regency, Central Sulawesi Province. and Factors influencing the occurrence of domestic violence in Banggai Regency, Central Sulawesi Province. This research uses empirical methodology, with data sourced from literature reviews and field investigations. The research was conducted in Central Sulawesi Province, in Banggai Regency. collecting information in the field through field work, interviews and observations. After that, qualitative descriptive analysis was used to test the data. Research findings show that in Banggai district, Central Sulawesi Province, there are very frequent cases of domestic violence where the victims are generally women. In addition, a number of laws and regulations have been enacted to protect women who are victims of domestic violence. Law Number 23 of 2004 concerning the Elimination of Domestic Violence is one of the legal regulations that specifically regulates domestic violence. However, the many laws and regulations governing women's safety do not adequately consider women's needs to protect them from crimes involving domestic violence. Economic problems, social media, adultery and drug use are key variables that influence the incidence of domestic violence. So it is hoped that the government, police and society can work together to combat acts of domestic violence in order to minimize physical, psychological and sexual domestic crimes and create a harmonious household environment.

Pemberdayaan Kelompok Pembudidaya Ikan Desa Pakowa Bunta dengan Menggunakan Ekstrak Daun Sirih (Piper betle L.) dalam Pakan pada Budidaya Ikan Nila Sistem Bioflok

Pakowa Bunta Village is one of the villages in Nuhon District, Banggai Regency, physically it is a lowland area located on the coastline. The large area of tilapia ponds in Pakowa Bunta Village and the suboptimal management of tilapia cultivation have caused many tilapia fish to die. The repeated failure of cultivation in the traditional system of tilapia cultivation in Pakowa Bunta Village requires the transfer of innovative fish cultivation technology from the traditional system to the biofloc system. This community service activity aims to improve the skills and knowledge of fish cultivator groups regarding biofloc system fish cultivation and increase the economic income of fish cultivators in Pakowa Bunta Village. The approach used to resolve partner problems in this activity is the Community Development method, which is oriented towards developing community empowerment by making the community the subject and object of development and direct involvement in various service activities. The final result achieved from this community service activity is an increase in the skills of the fish cultivator group in innovating tilapia cultivation technology using a biofloc system that is modified by using betel leaf extract in the feed given to tilapia, resulting in an increase in tilapia production and an increase in the community's economic income of fish farmers.

Analysis of factors influencing the amount of rice production in Banggai Regency

The aim of this research is to find out how land area, workforce and capital influence rice production in Banggai Regency. Purposive sampling, which refers to the data source. This research uses a sampling method that considers certain factors. Examples were taken of up to forty participants. The type of information used in this research is primary data. Interviews with forty respondents produced direct primary data. Procedure Data analysis involved the use of multiple linear regression. The research results show that the volume of rice production in Banggai Regency is greatly influenced and profitable by land area. The impact of labor on output levels is small but positive for rice in Banggai Regency. The capital impact is negligible and detrimental to the level of rice production in Banggai Regency. The amount of rice production in Banggai Regency is greatly influenced by land area, labor and capital.

Analysis of the Impact of Community Institutional Strengthening on the Sustainability of the "Spirit of Independence" Farmer Group and the "Industrial Circle" Livestock Group in Uso Village, Banggai Regency

The purpose of this research was to analyse the impact of strengthening community institutions on the sustainability of farmer and livestock groups. This included the process of establishing and strengthening community institutions, how the company's strategy in developing governance systems, decision-making mechanisms, system evaluation including community institutional benefits, contributions to SDGs 16 and their relation to ISO 26000. The method of this research used quantitative methods sourced from primary data and secondary data to determine the impact of strengthening community institutions on the sustainability of the Semangat Mandiri farmer group and the Lingkar Industri livestock group located in Uso village, Batui sub-district, Banggai regency, Central Sulawesi province. Data analysis was carried out using triangulation to validate data linkages from field research. Furthermore, an in-depth study of the relationship between the subject and object under study was carried out to explain the formulation of the problem and the purpose of the study and draw conclusions from the research results. The results showed that PT. PAU has a complete commitment in implementing CSR programs. This commitment could be seen from the implementation of community institutional strengthening, aspects of governance systems, decision-making mechanisms, and evaluation of governance systems in achieving ISO 26000 and SDGs 16 in farmer and livestock groups in Uso village, Banggai Regency which have a good impact on the community and the company.

INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATION OF ECOTOURISM AND TURTLE CONSERVATION IN THE BANGGAI DISTRICT

This study aims to determine the integrated marketing communication of ecotourism and turtle conservation in Banggai Regency. This research was conducted in Sinorang Village, South Batui District, Banggai Regency. The research time was from March to August 2023. The method used in this research is using a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach. Research data were obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation. Types and sources of research data using primary data and secondary data. The results of this study indicate that integrated marketing communication of ecotourism and turtle conservation in Banggai Regency, which consists of: video advertising, print and electronic media advertising, social media advertising and advertorial advertising. Direct marketing conveys information by word of mouth or the term word of mouth marketing, which is delivered face-to-face. Sales promotion using brand ambassadors from Luwuk. Personal selling using Facebook social media which is carried out personally by the community, business actors and village government. And sales promotion with the presence of digital marketing and social media using the AISAS model (attention, interest, search, action, share). Interactive marketing, marketing through social media (facebook, instagram, youtube) and electronic word of mouth (E-Wom). Community relations through the turtle ecotourism soft opening event program held on April 21-26, 2023. Green marketing, through green marketing with environmentally friendly conditions so that the focus of nature and environmental conservation continues to run optimally. And experience marketing, through this marketing experience is a way to advertise to tourists based on the extraordinary and unique experiences they experience, tell and share with others.

Geometric Design Analysis of Pit X Mine Slope Koninis Area, Bunta District, Banggai Regency, Central Sulawesi Province

Penelitian mengenai mengenai analisi geometri lereng tambang PIT X dilakukan IUP PT. X di Desa Koninis yang secara administrasi termasuk di Kecamatan Bunta, Kabupaten Bangggai, Provinsi Sulawesi Tengah, dengan mendesain geometri lereng secara statis dan dinamis berdasarkan Keputusan Menteri ESDM No. 1827 K/30/MEM Tahun 2018. Analisis dilakukan menggunakan metode Bishop Simplified menggunakan perangkat lunak Slide 6.0 dari Rockscience. Hasil dari analisis lereng statis lereng keseluruhan pada kondisi tanpa muka air tanah adalah 2.00 dan pada lereng keseluruhan yang dipengaruhi oleh muka air tanah adalah 1.77, inter-ramp bagian limonit adalah 2.53 dan pada lereng inter-ramp bagian saprolite adalah 1.92, lereng tunggal bagian limonit adalah 5.35 dan pada lereng tunggal bagian saprolit adalah 4.10. Sedangkan analisis lereng dinamis lereng keseluruhan dengan koefisien gempa adalah 1.11, inter-ramp bagian limonit dengan koefisien gempa adalah 1.77 dan pada lereng inter-ramp bagian saprolit dengan koefisien gempa adalah 1.35, lereng tunggal bagian limonit dengan koefisien gempa adalah 2.75 dan pada lereng tunggal bagian saprolite dengan koefisien gempa adalah 4.679. Berdasarkan data bor, hasil analisis laboratorium sampel UDS, dan data kegempaan maka nilai FK pada zonasi limonit lebih besar dibandingkan dengan nilai FK pada zonasi saprolit. Desain ini untuk mensimulasikan pemodelan desain geometri lereng pada PIT X daerah penelitian.

Analysis of Family Support and Knowledge of Hypertension Patients with Drug Compliance in Posbindu Sentralsari Village and East Central Village Toili District, Banggai District

Hypertension is a chronic disease and is a major risk factor for Hypertensive patients must have compliance in order to avoid various risks of other diseases. The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationshipfamily support and knowledge of hypertension sufferers with medication adherence in Posbindu Sentralsari Village and East Sentral Village, Toili District, Banggai Regency. In this study using a correlational analytic design with a cross sectional approach.The sample is some of the pre-elderly and elderly hypertension sufferers in Posbindu, Sentralsari Villageand East Central VillageToili District, Banggai Regency in January 2022 as many as 80 respondents, sampling method using simple random sampling technique. Data collection by using a questionnaire. Bivariate analysis using the Spearman Rank statistical test with a significant level of = 0.05. The results of the study showed that from 80 respondents. Many as 35 respondents (43.8%), most of the respondents had less knowledge as many as 47 respondents (58.8%) and almost half of the respondents were obedient to taking hypertension medication as many as 38 respondents (47, 5%).The results of data analysis using the Spearman Rank statistical test obtained P value < 0.05 (0.000 < 0.05) which meansthere isconnectionfamily support and knowledge of hypertension sufferers with medication adherence in Posbindu Sentralsari Village and East Sentral Village, Toili District, Banggai Regency. Lack of family support and the level of knowledge of hypertension sufferers who are less will affect non-compliance in taking hypertension medication, while good family support and good knowledge of hypertension sufferers will affect compliance in taking hypertension medication.

Implementation of Bride and Groom Courses In North Balantak District, Banggai Regency In The Perspective Decision of The Director General of Islamic Community Guidance Number 379 of 2018

Implementing the Sakinah family movement program has improved and strengthened people's lives. This program then became a national movement that has grown and developed strong roots in friendly, polite, and peaceful Indonesian society. Despite its success, it turns out there are still severe problems, such as the high divorce rate, the large number of applications for marriage registration, the increase in domestic violence, and unregistered marriages. In the bride and groom course, pre-marital guidance participants gain knowledge and skills as preparations for entering a new household. The main problem of the research is what the process of implementing the bride and groom course looks like in the North Balantak sub-district, Banggai Regency. This research aims to determine the process of implementing the bride and groom course to find out how the review of the Director General of Islamic Community Guidance Number 379 of 2018 regarding the process of implementing the bride and groom course in North Balantak sub-district, Banggai district. The method used is qualitative research with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. Using the theoretical basis of John McLeod's counseling and the Social Welfare of Harold L. Wilensky and Charles N. Lebeaux. Research results (1). Coaching consists of three stages: the first is coaching at the Religious Affairs office, the second is coaching at the Community Health Center, and the third is further coaching. (2) the review of the first Director General's Decree 379/2018 has not been maximal, and the second, according to the third regulation, still needs to be implemented—conclusion (1). Coaching is divided into three stages. (2) Review of Director General's Decree 379/2018. 1. Still needs to be optimal; 2. Compliant with regulations; 3. has not run.

Analisis Implementasi Peraturan Daerah Nomor 16 Tahun 2014 Tentang Kawasan Tanpa Rokok Berdasarkan Akreditasi Di SMP Negeri 2

The smoking problem has always been the center of attention, not only nationally, but even internationally. The impacts that occur involve various aspects, especially health aspects which are clearly very easily exposed to cigarettes. The aim of the research is to find out how to implement Banggai Regency Regional Regulation Number 16 of 2014 concerning Non-Smoking Areas Based on Accreditation at SMP Negeri 2 Kintom, Banggai Regency. This research method is qualitative research with a descriptive approach to explore phenomena and information regarding the implementation of Banggai Regency Regional Regulation Number 16 of 2014 concerning Non-Smoking Areas Based on Accreditation at SMP Negeri 2 Kintom Banggai Regency using in-depth interviews and continuous observation during The research took place in a Junior High School (SMP) environment. Based on the results of the FGD from several students at SMPN 2 Kintom, in general what they know is that there is no specific committee or working group for implementing KTR.

ANALISIS PENDAPATAN USAHATANI TANAMAN JAGUNG DI DESA TONGKE KECAMATAN BALANTAK SELATAN

Extension workers have a strategic role in guiding farmers to increase the productivity of corn crop farming. This study aims to determine the role of agricultural extension workers in improving farming in South Balantak District. This research was carried out from November 2022 to January 2023 in Tongke Village, South Balantak District. The population in this study is a farmer group in Tongke Village. This study used methods with likert and income analysis. The income obtained by farmers in Tongke Village, South Balantak District, obtained from the reduction between Total revenue (TR) of Rp. 96,000,000.00 and Total cost (TC) of Rp. 701,500.00, then income (π) = TR – TC is Rp. 95,298,500. This means that corn farming can still be cultivated or developed by farmers in Tongke Village, South Balantak District, Banggai Regency, because the amount of income obtained is still quite high.

PENGARUH PEMBERIAN PUPUK ORGANIK CAIR (POC) NASA TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN PRODUKSI TANAMAN JAGUNG

This research was conducted from August to November 2020. On farmland in East Longkoga Village, Subdistrict. Bualemo, Banggai Regency. This study aims to determine the effect of NASA POC on the growth and production of corn plants. Using a Group Randomized Design (RAK) consisting of five treatments and controls. The observation parameters of this study include plant height (cm), number of leaves (strands), cob length (cm), and cob weight (kg). The results of the analysis showed that NASA's POC application of the growth and production of sweet corn plants (Zea mays L) had a very real effect on corn plant height at 3,4,6 and 8 MST, real on the number of leaves at 8 MST and not real on the length and weight of the cob. The treatment using NASA POC is with an average plant height of 3, 4, 6 and 8 MST respectively P4, P1, P4 and P3 treatments the average number of leaves at 8 MST namely P3 and P4 treatment, the average length of the cob is P1 and P4 treatment, and the average weight of the cob is P4 treatment.