Role Of Agricultural Extension Workers Research Articles

Persepsi Petani Terhadap Peranan Penyuluh Pertanian dalam Pengembangan Kelompok Tani di Kecamatan Gedong Tataan Kabupaten Pesawaran

The role of agricultural extension workers in developing farmer groups is important in order to improve the mindset, attitude and ability of farmers to absorb information, innovation and technology, thus creating independent farmers. Therefore, the government's attention is very much needed in facilitating extension support facilities and increasing the number of extension workers so that equitable agricultural development can be realized. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of farmers' perceptions of the role of extension workers in the development of farmer groups in Gedong Tataan District, Pesawaran Regency. Data collection in this study was carried out in July 2022-August 2022. Respondents in this study were 97 members of farmer groups. This study uses a survey method and a purposively determined location with a quantitative descriptive approach. The results of this study are the level of farmers' perceptions of the role of extension workers in Gedong Tataan District with the development of farmer groups, namely the role of mentors is in the high category, the level of farmers' perceptions of the role of extension workers as organizers, dynamists, liaison liaisons and is in the medium category.

Urgency Role of Agricultural Extension Workers to Improve the Implementation of Good Agricultural Practices Geographical Indications (GAP-GI) for Pepper Farmers

Urgency Role of Agricultural Extension Workers to Improve the Implementation of Good Agricultural Practices Geographical Indications (GAP-GI) for Pepper Farmers

Peran Penyuluh Terhadap Kelompok Tani Jagung Panak Jaya Di Desa Kaiya Kecamatan Bolaang Kabupaten Bolaang Mongondow

This study aims to describe the role of agricultural extension workers in corn farming in Kaiya Village, Bolaang District, Bolaang Mongondow Regency. This research was conducted from June to July 2023. This study uses 2 types of data, namely primary and secondary data. Sampling using saturated sampling where all members of the population are used as samples. The research sample was the Panak Jaya farmer group consisting of 10 people in Kaiya Village, Bolaang District, Bolaang Mongondow Regency. The data analysis method used in this research is descriptive analysis using a Likert scale. Based on the results of the study which showed the respondent's assessment of the role of the extension worker as a motivator obtained an index of 38.67% for the less involved category, the role of the extension worker as an educator obtained an index of 75.5% for the role category, the role of the extension worker as an organizer obtained an index of 52% for the role category, the role of the extension worker as a communicator was 65.33% for the role category, the role of extension agents as catalysts obtained an index of 62% in the role category and the role of extension agents as advisors obtained an index of 64.67%. category plays a role. In general, the role of extension workers to the Panak Jaya corn farmer group in Kaiya Village, Bolaang District, Bolaang Mondondow Regency was in the role category by obtaining an index of 62.67% in the role category.

The Effectiveness of the Role of Agricultural Extension Workers to Increase Rice Paddy Productivity in Asahan Regency

Asahan Regency occupies the 13th position out of 33 regencies/cities as a rice producer in North Sumatra Province the rice productivity results are relatively low so that it is a problem that needs to be resolved. Agricultural extension workers act as motivators, educators, facilitators and communicators. This study aims to determine and analyze the influence of the role of agricultural extension agents on the productivity of paddy rice in Asahan Regency. The study was conducted in Asahan Regency, North Sumatra Province using primary data obtained from direct surveys and secondary data as supporting data using the Stratified Proportional Random Sampling method. The respondents were farmers from 3 sub-districts, namely Rawang Panca Arga, Sei Kepayang and Meranti districts. Data analysis using description analysis and Partial Least Square (PLS).

Peran Penyuluh Terhadap Partisipasi Petani Pada Program Pendampingan Kelompok Di Kecamatan Blora

<p>This research aims to obtain information on the role of agricultural extension workers and farmers’ participation in group assistance programs and analyze the effect of agricultural extension workers on farmers’ participation in the group assistance program. The method used in this research is a survey method through purposive sampling by considering members of farmer groups still active in mentoring programs. Primary data collection used interviews and observation, while secondary data used documentation. This research used descriptive analysis and Multiple Linear Regression analysis with an SPSS application. The results showed that 59 farmers (49%) assessed the role of agricultural extension workers in the moderate category, 37 farmers (31%) low category, and 24 farmers (20%) high category. The level of farmers’ participation in the group assistance program is in the moderate category. The role of the agricultural extension workers as an educator, facilitators, motivators, and evaluators partially had a significant effect on the involvement of farmers in group assistance programs in the Blora District. In contrast, as a communicator hadn’t a significant effect. The role of agricultural extension workers as an educator, facilitators, communicators, motivators, and evaluators significantly affected farmers’ participation in group assistance programs in Blora District.</p>

The Role of Agricultural Extenders in Empowering Nagari Siguntur Tua Farmers’ Group

Agricultural extension workers are professionals responsible for providing guidance and assistance to farmers in improving agricultural productivity and welfare. They are an extension of the government or agricultural institutions in delivering information, technology, and skills to farmers. The objectives of this study are (1) to describe the role of agricultural extension workers in efforts to empower farmer groups. (2) Knowing the effect of the role of agricultural extension officers on the empowerment of farmer groups. Agricultural extension officers also play a role in coordinating agricultural activities at the local level, such as extension, training, and agricultural programme development. Apart from providing technical guidance, agricultural extension officers are also tasked with encouraging farmers to implement sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural practices.

Peran Penyuluh Pertanian dalam Meningkatkan Pendapatan Usahatani Jagung di Desa Longalo

The presence of agricultural extension workers in Longalo Village is considered crucial in increasing farmers' income. These extension workers are highly needed to assist farmers in addressing their challenges and to help enhance corn production, which can yield profits. They serve as educators, facilitators, motivators, and consultants. This research aims to analyze the role of agricultural extension workers in improving income from corn farming in Longalo Village. This research was conducted in Longalo Village for 2 months, from August to October 2023. The number of respondents consisted of 71 farmers out of a population of 242, determined using the Slovin formula for sample selection. The data analysis employed in this research was quantitative descriptive analysis. The research findings indicate that the role of agricultural extension workers in improving farm income, in their capacities as educators, facilitators, motivators, and consultants, falls within the category of actively contributing, with a percentage of 78.59%.

THE ROLE OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSIONERS IN THE DYNAMICS OF FARMER GROUP IN TANJUNG MEDAN SUB DISTRICT, ROKAN HILIR DISTRICT

The importance of the role of agricultural extension workers is carried out to bring up human resources in Tanjung Medan District so that they are able and willing to move dynamically to manage and develop farming activities in order to create prosperity. The large number of passive farmer groups is a problem in today's agricultural institutions. Therefore, quality improvement in agricultural activities will be supported and created if farmer groups and extension workers work together to achieve common goals. This research was conducted to determine the level of the instructor's role, the level of group dynamics and the influence of the instructor's role on group dynamics. This study used a survey method with 114 farmers as respondents who were selected by cluster sampling. Data were analyzed using a Likert scale and SEM test using Amos 24. Agricultural extension workers had carried out their role very well because they were in the very high category, namely the role of extension workers as facilitators, innovators, motivators, dynamists, educators, and consultants. The dynamics of farmer groups are classified as very dynamic because they are in a very high category, namely group objectives, group structure, group functions, group coaching and development, group cohesiveness, group atmosphere and group effectiveness. Then the role of agricultural extension agents has a significant effect on the dynamics of farmer groups, which means that the increasing role of agricultural extension agents will increase the dynamics of farmer groups in Tanjung Medan Sub District.

Peran Penyuluh Pertanian Pada Kelompok Tani Matuari Di Kelurahan Paniki Bawah Kecamatan Mapanget Kota Manado

This study aims to describe the role of agricultural extension workers in the Matuari Farmer Group, Paniki Bawah Village, Mapanget District, Manado City. The sampling method in this study is the total sampling method. The data used are primary data and secondary data. The analytical method used in this research is descriptive. The results showed that the role of agricultural extension workers in the Matuari Farmer Group, Paniki Bawah Sub-District, Manado City based on five roles, namely, the role of extension workers as facilitators was categorized as having a moderate role with a score of 40%, the role of extension workers as innovators was categorized as having a less role with a score of 20%, the role of extension workers as educators was categorized as sufficient. played a role with a score of 43%, the role of the extension worker as a motivator was categorized as having a very important role with a score of 80%, and the role of the extension worker as a catalyst was categorized as a very important role with a score of 100%, the role of agricultural extension agents in the Matuari Farmer Group obtained an overall score of 56.5% with a moderate role category.

The Role of Human Capital in Strengthening Horticultural Agribusiness Institutions: Evidence from Structural Equation Modeling

Farmers' engagement in agribusiness institutional activities has largely been confined to production activities, and has not been fully optimized. Similarly, the role of agricultural extension workers in providing institutional assistance has been narrowly scoped, mostly limited to government-initiated programs focusing on infrastructure development and production enhancement. Human capital, a vital factor for agribusiness development, has been largely overlooked. This study, therefore, seeks to investigate the influence of human capital components on the strengthening of horticultural agribusiness institutions, with farmer participation and coordination between farmer institutions as mediating factors. The research was conducted in the Uluere Sub-district, Bantaeng District, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, a region known for horticultural agribusiness development. Data from 120 randomly selected respondents were analyzed using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) to accomplish the research objective. The findings revealed that leadership, a component of human capital, has a direct, positive, and statistically significant influence on institutional strengthening. However, participation does not serve as a mediator between human capital components and the strengthening of horticultural agribusiness institutions. The variable of coordination function partially mediates between leadership and institutional strengthening, while the effectiveness of teamwork fully mediates the impact on institutional strengthening.

PERAN PENYULUH PERTANIAN DALAM UPAYA PENINGKATAN PRODUKSI KACANG TANAH STUDI KASUS DI DESA GUNUNG SARI KECAMATAN GUNUNG SARI KABUPATEN LOMBOK BARAT

Peanut production in Gunung Sari Village is still low when compared to production in West Lombok Regency. The existence of a touch of technology in the adoption of peanut farming technology does not necessarily increase production. For this reason, it is necessary to increase farmer resources through the role of extension workers in the development of peanut farming. The research conducted in Gunung Sari Village from February to April 2023, aims to determine the role of agricultural extension workers in efforts to increase peanut production in Gunung Sari Village, Gunung Sari District, West Lombok Regency. The number of respondents used was 24 people, which was carried out by census, where the entire population was taken as a sample. Data analysis used a Likert scale and then analyzed the role of extension workers based on 9 categories, namely: motivator, educator, catalyst, organizer, communicator, counselor, adviser, facilitator and evaluator. Based on descriptive analysis, with role analysis, it can be said that extension workers have played a role in increasing peanut production in Gunungsari Village, Gunungsari District, West Lombok Regency, with an average score of 65.89. Thus the extension worker plays a role as a motivator, educator, catalyst, communicator, counselor, facilitator, organizer, adviser and evaluator.

The Influence of Field Agricultural Extension (PPL) Development on The Dynamics of Farmer Groups

The role of agricultural extension workers is needed to improve the abilities, knowledge and skills of each member of the farmer group so that the goals of the farmer group can be achieved properly. An extension worker in fostering farmer groups in an effort to increase production and productivity by helping to develop definitive group plans (RDK) and (RDKK). In addition, in terms of fostering farmer groups, extension workers implement the Training and Visit (LAKU) work system. The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of agricultural extension workers in assisting the preparation of DRC and RDKK; knowing the development of agricultural extension workers in the Training and Visit Work System (LAKU); knowing the influence of agricultural extension worker development in assisting the preparation of RDK RDKK and agricultural extension worker development in the Training and Visit Work System (LAKU) on the Dynamics of Farmer Groups in the Farmer Fortune Association, Sukagumiwang Village, Sukagumiwang District, Indramayu Regency. This research was conducted in Sukagumiwang Village, Sukagumiwang District, Indramayu Regency. The research was carried out in October-December 2022. The respondents in this study were Farmer Groups in the Farmer Fortune Association (GAPOKTAN) as many as 89 people. The design used in this study was quantitative descriptive. Data analysis techniques in this study use descriptive analysis and multiple linear regression analysis, f-Test, t-Test and coefficient of determination. The results showed that the development of agricultural extension workers in assisting the preparation of RDK RDKK and the training and visit work system (LAKU) had a real effect on the Dynamics of Farmer Groups in the Farmer Fortune Association. The development of agricultural extension workers in assisting the preparation of RDK RDKK with the development of agricultural extension workers in the Training and Visit Work System has a real effect together on the Dynamics of Farmer Groups in the Farmer Fortune Association.

Extension Performance and Satisfaction Level of Bali Cattle Farmers in South Konawe Regency, Indonesia

Objective: Extension officers play an important role in increasing community participation and are tasked with preparing, implementing, and evaluating the performance that has been carried out by the performance evaluation of extension workers in the Republic of Indonesia Minister of Agriculture Regulation No. 91/Permentan/OT.140/9/2013. Theoretical framework: The increase in livestock population is inseparable from the role of agricultural extension workers who always guide breeders to produce Bali cattle. Livestock rearing in Konawe Selatan Regency is dominated by small-scale community farms with natural and human resources that have the potential to support the development of Bali cattle. However, the development of Bali cattle in this area has not been carried out effectively. Field extension officers have held various counseling regarding cattle development, but many breeders still have not changed their farming methods. Method: The location for the study was determined by purposive sampling, considering that South Konawe Regency is an area designated by the government of the Republic of Indonesia as a source area for Bali cattle breeds. Using statistical data, the sub-district area used as the study location was determined by stratified random sampling based on the criteria for low, medium, and high population numbers of Bali cattle. Furthermore, respondents were determined by snowball sampling up to 300 farmers for each sub-district and descriptively analyzed using independent evaluation scores. Results and conclusion: The findings regarding the performance of livestock extension agents in South Konawe Regency have not given satisfaction to Bali cattle breeders, as evidenced by the analysis of the competence and role of extension agents. This study concludes that to increase the population of Bali cattle, the role of extension agents is very important, and of course, the government must further increase the competence and role of extension agents in the South Konawe Regency. Implications of the research: The findings in this study can be concluded that the competence of extension workers and the role of extension agents both in East Kolono District, Buke District, and Tinanggea District fall into the bad and not good categories according to PERMENTAN RI No. 91/Permentan/OT.140/9/2013 regarding the performance of livestock extension agents. Originality: The novelty of this research lies in evaluating the performance of extension workers by the Regulation of the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia No. 91/Permentan/OT.140/9/2013.

Peran Penyuluh sebagai Agent of Change dalam Adopsi Inovasi Padi Rojolele Srinuk

Introducing Rojolele Srinuk rice variety, an innovation from the Klaten Regency Government, and Delanggu Village is one of the villages targeted for developing these varieties. It is inseparable from the role of agricultural extension workers as agents of change in the process of adoption by farmers. As someone on behalf of the government, the agricultural extension worker is obligated to influence the decision-making process to restore Rojolele's existence in Delanggu Village. This study aimed to analyze the role of agricultural extension workers as agents of change and identify internal agents of change who play a role in adopting the Rojolele Srinuk rice innovation in Delanggu Village. The research method used in this research is a descriptive qualitative method—data collection technique with in-depth interviews with 12 informants, observation, and document study. The results showed that: 1) the role of an extension worker as the agent of change in the adoption of Rojolele Srinuk rice innovations includes: a) developing awareness of the target that needs change; b) establishing an information exchange relationship; c) to diagnose target problems; d) to create an intent to change in the target; f) to create an intent into action; g) to stabilize adoption and prevent discontinuance; h) to achieving change targets and ending dependency relationships. 2) The role of agricultural extension workers as agents of change has been good and quite good in establishing an information exchange relationship. 3) There are internal change agents in the social system who have a more significant effort in adopting Rojolele Srinuk rice innovations in persuasion and marketing.

Peran Penyuluhan Pertanian Dalam Proses Adopsi Inovasi di Desa Sadang, Kecamatan Taman, Kabupaten Sidoarjo

Disseminating innovation to farmers is the role and function of agricultural extension workers so that farmers are ready to adopt and apply agricultural technology in their farming activities to increase farmers' income and welfare. Based on these problems, researchers want to analyze the role of agricultural extension workers in the process of adopting farmer innovations in agricultural development. This study aims to understand the implementation of counseling in the field. In addition, the results of this study are to find out what roles exist in agricultural extension workers. Data collection techniques were used by distributing questionnaires to respondents and data analysis techniques using the method of determining respondents by distributing questionnaires consisting of questions grouped based on the role of agricultural extension workers and data analysis techniques using descriptive qualitative. The results showed that there were several roles of agricultural extension agents in the innovation adoption process, namely as a facilitator, as an innovator, as an educator, as a communicator, and as a motivator. It was found that the recapitulation of the role of agricultural extension workers scored 83.74% in the very agree category from the respondents. With that, it can be interpreted that agricultural extension agents can play a very good role in carrying out their duties in the innovation adoption process.

The Role of Extension Workers in Pepper Farming (Piper Nigrum) in Batu Timbau Village, Batu Ampar Sub-District, East Kutai District

The development of pepper farming in Batu Timbau Village cannot be separated from the role of agricultural extension workers in encouraging and providing information to farmers. This study aimed to determine the role of extension workers in pepper farming in Batu Timbau Village, Batu Ampar Sub-District, which is seen from the aspects of motivators, educators, catalysts, organizers, and communicators. This research was carried out in 2021 in Batu Timbau Village, Batu Ampar Sub-District, East Kutai District. The sampling technique in this study used the census method with a total sample of 47 pepper farmers. The data analysis method used was descriptive statistics with a 3-item Likert scale. The results showed that the role of extension workers for pepper farmers in Batu Timbau Village was included in the role category seen from five aspects of the assessment. The role of extension workers for pepper farmers in the motivator aspect was included in the interval between 391.71 - 548.30 which is included in the role category with a value of 488. In the educational aspect, it is included in the interval of the role category with a value of 472. In addition, the aspect of organizers, communicators, and catalysts are in the interval of role categories with values of 485, 502, and 545 respectively.

Green Economy Based Agriculture Extension in Klaten Regency: A Literature Study on Evaluation and Strategy

The agricultural sector has become a potential sector in Klaten Regency. This cannot be separated from the role of agricultural extension workers. Nonetheless, the environment has become a major issue in the development of the agricultural sector and it makes a tradeoff. The aim of this study to provide recommendations for agricultural extension strategies through a green economy approach. This study uses a qualitative approach and supported quantitatiely through weighting and scoring. Data analysis techniques using literature review (library) with SWOT analysis. The agricultural extension program in Klaten Regency has been running in accordance with statutory regulations and technical instructions from the local government. However, the problem that occurs at this time, most of the agricultural extension pay less attention and do not include environmental elements in the agricultural extension process.The agricultural extension model through a green economy-based curriculum is one of the solutions offered in this study. The results of the SWOT analysis in the development of green economy-based agricultural extension agents through the empowerment curriculum is in quadrant I (progressive). In its implementation, a four-actor collaboration model (quadruple helix) is recommended in this study.

PENINGKATAN KOMPETENSI PETANI PADI SAWAH MELALUI PERANAN PENYULUH PERTANIAN DI KECAMATAN TOJO KABUPATEN TOJO UNA - UNA

Agricultural extension agents have a role as a motivator, dynamist, facilitator and communicator. Therefore, extension workers have an important role to provide knowledge to farmers about improving farming and crop productivity, in this case rice farming in Tojo District, Tojo Una-Una Regency. This research was carried out from May to August 2020 in Tojo District, Tojo Una-Una Regency and the objective was to determine the role of agricultural extension workers in increasing the competence of paddy field farmers. The research was carried out using quantitative methods with a total sample of 144 paddy field farmers. Based on the research results, the role of extension workers as advisors increases the competence of paddy field farmers in the cultivation aspect, while the role of extension agents as motivators, dynamists, communicators and facilitators was very significantly negatively related to the competence of farmers in aspects of cultivation and harvesting.

Pengaruh Peran Penyuluh Pertanian Terhadap Dinamika Kelompoktani Hortikultura di Kecamatan Tigapanah

The dynamics of farmer groups is influenced by internal factors, namely the farmer groups themselves and external factors. Namely the role of agricultural extension workers. This research was conducted in Tigapanah District, Karo Regency with the consideration that this sub-district had the second largest number of farmer groups in Karo Regency with a total of 349 farmer groups. This study aims to analyze the effect of the role of agricultural extension workers on the dynamics of horticultural farmer groups. The analytical method used is Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis. The results showed that the role of agricultural extension workers as facilitators, innovators, motivators, dynamists, educators, and consultants had a significant effect on the dynamics of horticultural farmer groups consisting of group objectives, group structure, task functions, group coaching and development, group cohesiveness, group atmosphere, group pressure, group effectiveness, and ulterior motives.

PERAN PENYULUH PERTANIAN DALAM PENGENDALIAN HAMA PADA TANAMAN SAYURAN DI DESA LAWONUA KECAMATAN BESULUTU KABUPATEN KONAWE

The purpose of this research is to determine the role of agricultural extension workers in pest control in vegetable crops in Lawonua Village, Besulutu District, Konawe Regency. The research location was chosen on purpose (intentionally) with the knowledge that some residents of Lawonua Village, Besulutu District, Konawe Regency work as vegetable farmers. The research was conducted in August-September 2022 with a total of 11 informants consisting of 10 vegetable farmers and 1 extension worker. This study uses qualitative analysis. The results showed that the role of agricultural extension agents in controlling pests in vegetable crops had a good role as seen from the role of extension workers as facilitators, motivators and educators in helping to improve vegetable farming.