Members Of Farmer Groups Research Articles

The influence of off-farm work on farm income among smallholder farm households in northern Ghana

Income diversification is an essential livelihood strategy among small-scale farmers in low-income countries. Through income diversification, farmers can potentially invest off-farm earnings into their farm business to enhance productivity and income from farming. Conversely, working off-farm can lead to a labour-loss effect which can reduce farm performance. This study therefore assesses the effect of off-farm work (OFW) on farm income using data from 486 smallholder farmers in northern Ghana. An endogenous treatment regression model was used to assess the effect of diversifying income sources on farm income. The results showed that involvement in OFW enhanced farm income per acre by GH¢ 386. Other factors that enhanced farm income included years of formal education and access to extension services and input subsidy. Farmer group membership and household size however reduced farm income. The farm sector can therefore take advantage of the positive linkage with the non-farm sector to improve farm income levels of farmers. In this light, government’s rural industrialization policy should seek to provide more job opportunities outside the farm sector to enable smallholder farmers to take advantage of such opportunities to improve income from on-farm activities.

Analysis of Added Value of Cow Rumen into Compost Fertilizer in Kendari City Slaughterhouses (RPH) (Case Study of Ikhlas RPH Farmer Group Business)

This study aims to analyze the added value of processing cow rumen into compost at the Kendari City Slaughterhouse (RPH). This research was conducted from August 2021 to April 2022 using a case study method on the Ikhlas Farmer Group business, with eight farmer group members who serve as informants. The variables of this study were the respondent's identity and the characteristics of processing cow rumen contents into compost. Analysis of the data used is quantitative data analysis with the Hayami method. The results showed that the added value from processing cow rumen into compost in Poasia District, Anggoeya Village, Kendari City was IDR. 5.511/kg, which has a high ratio with added value to product value (44%) and profit of IDR. 4,574/kg. with a profit rate of 83%.

Factors Influencing the Role of Farmer Groups in Increasing Rice Farm Production

The increased rice production can be realized through the role of farmer groups as a forum for farmers to plan and carry out rice farming every planting season. This study aims to identify the factors that influence the role of farmer groups in increasing rice production, and analyze how much influence these factors have on the role of farmer groups. This research uses a quantitative descriptive method. The sampling technique was carried out purposively using the Random Sampling technique, namely by taking 25% of the total population of 280 farmer group members so that the sample results were 70 people. The data of this research are primary and secondary data. Primary data were obtained through interviews using questionnaires with members of farmer groups, while secondary data were sourced from the relevant agencies. The data obtained were then analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis consisting of the F test and t test. The results showed that the factors of motivation, independence, and characteristics of the members of the farmer groups influenced the role of farmer groups in increasing rice production with a coefficient of determination (R2) of 60.1%. Meaning that the influence of other factors outside this study was only 39.9%. Keywords: Characteristics, farmers, motivation, production, rice, role, self-reliance

Production of Drying Houses to Increase Dried Corn Production by Aur Serumpun Farmers Group

Aur Serumpun farmers group is one of farmer group with their corn farming business. This farmer group is in Simpang Alahan Mati District, Kab. Pasaman, West Sumatra Province. So far, farmers only sell corn that has been dried. The processing of corn is a basic need for members of farmer groups in order to have product diversification which in turn can increase the economy of these farmers. In the previous activities (2019), it was known about processed corn products, namely tortilla chips. However, according to the needs of farmer groups, an increase in dry corn production is the most important. Therefore, in this 2022 activity, the activity of making Dryer houses for the Aur Serumpun Farmer Group was carried out. This development is a collaboration between Andalas University and the Farmers Group which is expected to increase the production capacity of dry corn because the use of drying houses can speed up the drying process. In 2022, a drying house with a size of 5 X 10 meters has been built and is very useful for the drying process, especially during the rainy season. The efficiency of using the tool will be carried out by involving students and carried out as an evaluation of this activity in the future.

Factors That Determine Farmer Participation Rate In The Farmer Group

Participation is the encouragement and mental involvement of a person to contribute. Be responsible for his group and increase awareness. Organize groups where individual characteristics differ from one another. The purpose of the study was to determine the level of farmer participation and the relationship between the characteristics of farmer group members. The method of determining respondents using the census method. Analyzing the relationship between the dependent variable and the independent variable, using the Spearman Rank test method. The extension evaluation method used a standard T-score and the data were analyzed descriptively. The results of this study indicate that the level of participation of farmers in planning and implementation has a very high level of participation. The level of participation of farmers in the evaluation stage is high and the level of participation of farmers in the stage of enjoying the results is very high. The results of the interaction of internal factors and external factors have a fairly strong and unidirectional relationship level so that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. Keywords: Correlation, External Factor, Internal and Participation

Does contract farming affect technical efficiency? Evidence from soybean farmers in Northern Ghana

Understanding how and the extent to which contract farming arrangements impact agricultural productivity is important to ensuring that policies are designed to maximize the likelihood of success. Using cross-sectional data from 516 soybean farmers in Northern Ghana, we provide empirical evidence that contract farming increases soybean productivity and technical efficiency in Northern Ghana. We use propensity score matching to reduce bias from observables, and then estimate a stochastic production frontier model that addresses selection bias arising from unobservable variables. We find that the technical efficiency levels of contract farmers are 77 percent compared with 69 percent for non-contract farmers. We also find that access to credit, extension contact, and farmer group membership are key determinants of participating in contract farming.

FARMERS’ RESPONSE TOWARD KARTU TANI PROGRAM IN LIMANGAN SUB DISTRICT, KENDAL REGENCY

This research was conducted in Limbangan Subdistrict Kendal District with the purpose to determine the response’s level of farmers toward “Kartu Tani” program and its influencing factors. Survey approach by descriptive was used in this research. From Limbangan Subdistrict was chosen purposively by 3 (three) sample villages with the most farmers receiving “Kartu Tani” which are Gondang Village, Limbangan Village, and Peron Village. From each of the sample village was chosen purposively by1 (one) sample farmers group with the most members receiving “Kartu Tani” which are Wahyu Gondang Makmur, Ngudi Rahayu, and Kadang Maju. From each farmer group was taken 10 members with random simple; in addition, each sample village was taken 10 farmers who aren’t members of the farmer group, so as a whole, there were 60 farmers who received the “Kartu Tani” as respondents. The analysis method used is the proportion test and multiple linear regression analysis. The average farmer has a moderate or hesitant response toward “Kartu Tani” program. Factors affecting the farmer's response are the level of education, perception, and membership status in the farmer group. The higher level of farmer education and the better perception of farmers cause the higher response toward “Kartu Tani” program; farmers who are members of the group have a higher response than farmers who aren’t members of farmer groups. Factors that don’t affect the farmer's response toward “Kartu Tani” program are age, motivation, and extension agents.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ROLE OF FARMERS' GROUP ON THE PERFORMANCE OF RICE FARMING IN KEMUMU VILLAGE, ARMA JAYA DISTRICT, NORTH BENGKULU REGENCY

Farmer groups have an important role in agricultural activities, such as learning classes and vehicles for cooperation and production units. However, in practice there are still some obstacles, such as the infrequency of farmer groups to carry out farming activities and carry out farming activities together. The purpose of this study was to analyze the performance of rice farming, process innovation, the effectiveness of the farmer groups role ant its role on the performance of rice farming directly and through process innovation. The data sources used are primary processed descriptively qualitatively and quantitatively using the SEM-PLS approach. The results of the analysis show that the performance of rice farming, process innovation is in the high category and the effectiveness of the role of farmer groups is in the effective category. Analysis of the influence of the effectiveness of farmer groups on the performance of rice farming yielded negative results but not significant. While the indirect effect states that the role of farmer groups has a positive and significant effect on the performance of rice farming through process innovation. Based on a comparison of direct and indirect effects, process innovation is the biggest contributor to improve the performance of rice farming. With these results, farmer groups must still be able to improve the realization of their role so that farmers as members of farmer groups can still improve farming performance and farmer groups must be more active in overcoming various farming problems.

PEMBERDAYAAN KELOMPOK TANI TERNAK DALAM PENERAPAN TEKNOLOGI MESIN PENCACAH RUMPUT ALTERNATIF UNTUK PAKAN TERNAK KAMBING DI DESA KOLAM KEC. PERCUT SEI TUAN

One of the potential livestock commodities to be developed is goats. A number of problems faced by goat breeders include seed quality, feed supply, disease prevention, market expansion to increase production. However, the main problem of discussion is the availability of animal feed. Currently goat breeders are still experiencing a problem in the supply of animal feed as a source of protein. Breeders must provide grass in sufficient quantities to be chopped as livestock feed. Most breeders still use the conventional grass chopping process. Farmers in the Pond Village area still use sickles to get grass which has to provide large amounts of grass as the number of goats also increases, therefore it takes more time and effort. The solution to solving the problems faced is to approach partners so that alternative grass chopping technology can be accepted and implemented. With the application of alternative grass chopping machines, smaller pieces of grass are obtained to be given as animal feed so that it is easier for livestock to digest the food. As the prime mover of this grass chopper is an electric motor and a gasoline engine. If the location is available a source of electric current can use an electric motor dynamo. If the conditions where the livestock is far from the reach of electricity can use a gasoline engine. Alternative grass chopper with consequences can increase livestock feed production capacity. Transferring the function of using a scythe as a grass chopping tool to chopping grass using a machine will ensure a quick time and an increase in production capacity which has been proven to work in the Kesuma cattle farming group. The grass chopper application is well supported/welcomed by the farmer group members, it is hoped that the farmer group residents will continue to use this chopper application.

Urban Farming Development Strategy to Achieve Sustainable Agriculture in Magelang, Indonesia

The population growth every year causes an increase in land demand. This has led to conversion from agricultural land to non-agricultural land, especially in urban areas where people in rural areas migrate to cities, one of them is Magelang. The agricultural land decrease and impacts less production. The concept of urban farming provides a solution for urban areas to maintain agricultural production by utilizing residents' yard. On the other hand, urban farming practices must still pay attention to agricultural sustainability, so they are maintained in the future. This study aims to determine the priority of urban farming development strategy in Magelang by using criteria in the dimension of sustainability. This study used the Analytical Network Process (ANP) method by involving several expert respondents in conducting the assessment. Based on the analysis results, the sustainability dimension's priority is the social dimension. Meanwhile, the priorities in each economic, ecological, social, technological, and institutional dimensions are income of women farmers group members, land availability, motivation of women farmers group members, cultivation technology, and the role of agricultural extension. Based on the criteria in the dimension of sustainability, the priority of Magelang's urban farming development strategy is integrated agriculture. The results of this study can be used as a reference for further research on the development of urban farming through integrated agriculture.

PERAN PENYULUH DALAM TINGKAT PERKEMBANGAN KELOMPOK TANI

This study aims to describe the characteristics of farmers, the development of farmer, the role of agricultural extention agent, and analyze the role of agricultural extension agent in the development of farmer group in Ciampea Udik District. The whole 18 members of farmers group were the respondents of the research. Data were analyzed by Statistical Package of the Social Science (SPSS). The results showed that the level of the role of agricultural extension agent in the development of farmer in Ciampea Udik District is high.

The Roles of A Farmer Group in the Development of Organic Rice (BRITANIC) in Krisik Gandusari Village

This research aims to investigate the roles of the Nuju Makmur V farmer group in Krisik Gandusari village, Blitar, and to figure out the regeneration of the farmer group in developing organic rice (BRITANIC). The researchers used descriptive analysis and the Likert scale to explore the roles of the farmer group. Moreover, the researchers conducted observation and interviews to investigate the group's regeneration in developing BRITANIC organic rice. The sampling was conducted using the saturated sampling technique in which all 20 members of the farmer group involved in the rice business became the respondents. The results show that the roles of the farmer group, such as conducting regular meetings, establishing cooperation, and managing production units, are categorized as high, with a range value between 34.1 to 42 reaching 100%. The regeneration analysis results show that in the business development of BRITANIC organic rice, the number of Nuju Makmur V farmer group members has decreased from 40 to 20 due to senescence, resettlement, and deaths from Covid-19. In conclusion, the regeneration of young farmers is crucial in developing the high-quality product of BRITANIC rice in Krisik Gandusari Village, Blitar

Factors Influencing the performance of agricultural extension services on women farmer groups in Luwu Regency, Indonesia

Agricultural extension services (PPL) have the task of counseling farmers and farmer groups to improve their welfare. One of the farmer groups that became the counseling target was the women farmer groups (KWT). This study aimed to analyze the performance of agricultural extension services in the Women Farmer Group (KWT) in Bajo District, Luwu Regency, South Sulawesi, and the influence of personal characteristics, group environment, and social environment on the performance of extension workers. The research method used in this study was a quantitative approach with a descriptive and explanatory design. The research population was KWT members in the Bajo District using a saturated sample in which all populations become respondents. Data analysis used the Varian-Based Structural Equation Modeling (VB-SEM) analysis technique with Smart PLS 3.0 application. The results showed that the performance level of the extension worker was 72.02 on a scale of 10 to 100. Personal characteristics, group environment, and social environment significantly influenced the performance of the extension worker. In this case, to improve their performance, extension services need to encourage the involvement of farmer group members in all stages of extension activities. In addition, extension services need to improve the dynamics of farmer groups to be more developed and dynamic so that members can benefit from the group. Furthermore, extension services need to continue to establish harmonious social relations with the surrounding environment to create conditions conducive to farmer groups' activities and the implementation of extension activities.

Potential adoption of oil palm agroforestry in Sungai Jernih Village, Jambi, Indonesia

About 3.4 million hectares of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) plantations occupied the forest area in Indonesia by 2019. The enrichment of monoculture oil palm using forest tree species became one of the solutions toward the forest transition processes within a target period associated with the social forestry program. Within this context, smallholder farmers acquired the right to manage oil palm plantations inside forest areas through social forestry permits. Smallholder farmers had to plant and maintain 100 forest tree species per hectare. Research on oil palm agroforestry adoption focused on the factors and barriers to the adoption process and little about the outcome of the adoption. Therefore, this research aimed to predict smallholders’ peak adoption of oil palm agroforestry. Data was collected using Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with 133 members of the forest farmer group in Sungai Jernih Village, Jambi Province. Data were analysed using Adoption and Diffusion Outcome Prediction Tool (ADOPT) to predict peak level adoption and the time to reach peak adoption. Sensitivity analysis was conducted to assess changes in oil palm agroforestry adoption affected by 22 variables. The results showed that peak level adoption and time to reach peak adoption of oil palm agroforestry are 79% and 19 years, respectively. This research suggested that oil palm agroforestry adoption needed external assistance from the government.

DINAMIKA KELOMPOK STUDI PADA KELOMPOK TANI PAGUYUBAN BUMI MANDIRI DAN KELOMPOK TANI SRI TANGGULUN DI KABUPATEN SUBANG

Organic rice is one of the promising rice farming businesses to provide benefits for farmers. Improving the performance of organic rice farming can be supported by the provision of production facilities and the participation of members of farmer groups. The purpose of this study was to determine the dynamics of organic rice farmer groups. The research method used was a survey, the population in this study was 32 organic rice farmers, Peguyuban Bumi Mandiri Farmers Group and Sri Tanggulun Farmers Group. The data analysis design used in this research is descriptive and quantitative analysis methods. The results showed that in general the condition of group dynamics was in the good category. group cohesiveness obtained the largest average index in the good category. Tension in the group obtained the smallest average index with less category. Tensions within the group in organic rice farmer groups include conflicts within the group and competition with other groups.

Peran Penyuluhh Pertanian Lapangan Pada Kelompok Tani Padi Sawah Di Desa Tombolango Kecamatan Sangkub Kabupaten Bolaang Mongondow Utara

This study aims to find out how important the role of agricultural extension workers is in farmer groups, especially rice farmer groups. North Bolaang Mongondow Regency is the third largest producer of rice in North Sulawesi Province. This research was conducted in the Pangan Jaya rice farmer group with 10 farmer group members and the largest land area in Sangkub District, North Bolaang Mongondow Regency. This research was conducted from May to July 2022. The selection of respondents was intentional. Primary data is data obtained from respondent farmers through interviews using a questionnaire. Secondary data is data obtained from the Village office, Agriculture Office, Agricultural Extension Center, and other related agencies. The results showed the role of agricultural extension workers in the Pangan Jaya rice farmer group.

Motivasi Petani Menjadi Anggota Kelompok Tani Cahaya Pelita di Desa Liningaan Kecamatan Maesaan Kabupaten Minahasa Selatan (Motivation of Farmers to Become Members of the Cahaya Pelita Farmer Group in Liningaan Village, South Minahasa Rengency)

Motivasi Petani Menjadi Anggota Kelompok Tani Cahaya Pelita di Desa Liningaan Kecamatan Maesaan Kabupaten Minahasa Selatan (Motivation of Farmers to Become Members of the Cahaya Pelita Farmer Group in Liningaan Village, South Minahasa Rengency)

ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDED PRODUCTION PRACTICES IN RICE PRODUCTION IN FARMERS' FIELDS AT JANAKPURDHAM SUB-METROPOLITAN OF NEPAL

Rice yield has been substantially facing a negative yield slope since times. Higher production of rice can be achieved by promoting the adoption of recommended production practices among rice-growing farmers in Nepal. A study was carried out in the summer (May/June) of 2019 to assess the adoption status of recommended production practices among rice-growing farmers of Janakpurdham-17 & 18 (Only two local bodies of Janakpurdham sub-metropolitan city under thematic working areas of Rice Zone, Prime Minister Agriculture Modernization Project of Nepal). The results analysis showed that most respondents were male (80%). Many respondents were in the adult age group (44%) followed by senior citizens (34%). Most of them were illiterate (68%), had a medium household size, and had a low level of income. The average landholding size was found to be 0.9546 ha. Many of the respondents were not affiliated with the farmers’ groups and did not receive any sort of training. Most respondents were found to be adopters of recommended rice production practices except for the recommended age of seedlings. The Chi-square test showed that farmer group membership and training had a positive and significant relationship with the adoption of recommended production practices. Also, the income of farmers was positively correlated with the adoption of irrigation sources. Major sources of knowledge about rice cultivation among the respondents were found to be neighbors, relatives, fairs and exhibitions, and non-governmental organizations. Lack of better irrigation facilities, poor seed quality, lack of agriculture loans, and disease, and insect pest problems were the major constraints faced by the farmers in rice cultivation.

Perceptions Of Farmer Group Members Towards The Implementation Of The Vegetable Alley In Yogyakarta City

Yogyakarta City is one of the areas that implements vegetable alleys to meet people’s food needs. However, in its implementation there are obstacles to the lack of participation of farmer group members. The study aims to determine the perception of the members of the farmer group towards the implementation of the vegetable aisle, and the factors related to the perception of the members of the farmer group towards the implementation of the vegetable aisle. The research was conducted in the Districts of Umbulharjo, Danurejan and Kotagede. In each sub-district, 4 farmer groups were taken and each farmer group was taken by 5 farmers so that a total of 60 respondents. Data obtained through interviews with a questionnaire. Data analysis used descriptive analysis and spearman rank correlation analysis. The research results show that the perception of farmer group members towards the vegetable aisle from technical and economic aspects is quite good, while from health, aesthetics and environmental aspects it is good. It is recommended that members of farmer groups participate more actively in the implementation of vegetable aisles.

Motivation of Farmer Group Members in Implementing an Urban Farming Program in Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta residents are enthusiastic about joining farmer groups utilizing urban yards by executing the Lorong Sayur (vegetable alley) program. Members of the farmer groups realize the potential for expanding urban farming in confined spaces like narrow alleys and other such locations. This study aims to determine the level of motivation and the factors affecting the motivation of urban farmer group members in implementing the Lorong Sayur program in Yogyakarta. The research was purposively conducted in Yogyakarta, precisely in the Districts of Umbulharjo, Danurejan, and Kotagede. Fifty-five respondents were selected using multistage random sampling. Both primary and secondary data, obtained through interviews utilizing questionnaires, observation, and documentation, were employed. The data were analyzed using a Likert scale and Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient. Three needs from Clayton Alderfer’s ERG theory have been proven to predict motivation: the need for existence fell in the medium category, and both the needs for relatedness and growth belonged to the high category. Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient discovered that income, frequency of counseling attendance, the agricultural extension workers’ role, and the role of farmer group leaders were all significantly related to urban farmer group members’ motivation to implement the Lorong Sayur program.