Farmer Satisfaction Research Articles

Promoting the New Superior Variety of National Hybrid Maize: Improve Farmer Satisfaction to Enhance Production

Farmers’ satisfaction with new superior varieties (NSVs) is a critical strategy for boosting their adoption. Out of 48 national NSV hybrids produced, only three, including Nasa-29, JH-37, and Bima-10, have been widely distributed at the farmer level. However, no studies have been carried out to establish farmers’ satisfaction of any of the three hybrid maize varieties. As a result, the main aim of this study is to establish farmers’ satisfaction of three-hybrid maize. The survey was conducted in three South Sulawesi maize production districts: Bone, Gowa, and North Luwu, representing the east, west, and transitional zones. A total of 150 farmers from three districts were then deliberately chosen as respondents. Variables such as seed availability, cultivation technology, post-harvest, and product marketing were monitored during our assessment. The data were then analyzed using the importance performance analysis (IPA) method. The findings indicate that seed quality and quantity, disease resistance, low yield, and productivity are the variables that require intervention to improve farmer satisfaction with the superiority of the national hybrid maize NSV. The low price of seeds, the ability to grow at 15 days, the small size of the cob, ease of harvest, and the accessibility of marketing the product at the best price were then deemed adequate variables.

High work satisfaction despite high workload among European organic mixed livestock farmers: a mixed-method approach

Organic mixed livestock farming offers a range of potential benefits for the environment. Due to the diversification of enterprises, this farming system can be associated with a high workload, which means that it could be socially unsustainable. The aim of this study was to understand and explain work satisfaction of farmers running an organic mixed livestock farm. Using a mixed-method approach, quantitative and qualitative data were collected from 102 farmers in seven European countries during face-to-face interviews. We showed for the first time that across Europe and different animal species and category combinations, organic mixed livestock farms can provide a high work satisfaction, despite a high workload. By using a mixed-method approach and a clear framework, we aimed at better understanding work satisfaction. Underlying reasons for work satisfaction included the diversity of tasks, opportunities to learn, autonomy in the work schedule, perceived acknowledgement by consumers, and the contribution to sustainable food production. Factors contributing to work satisfaction identified in the analysis of quantitative data included workload, number of livestock units, mental complexity, proportion of work peaks per year, and the match between wanted free time and time taken off work. The combination of qualitative and quantitative data allowed a deeper understanding of farmers’ work satisfaction and revealed consistent findings. Future research should investigate the relationship between farmers’ work satisfaction and capacity for innovation, flexibility, and adaptation potential.

Analysis of Factors Affecting Rice Farmer Satisfaction with Subsidized Fertilizer Purchases in Babaksari Village Gresik Regency East Java

he subsidized fertilizer program in Babaksari Village, Dukun District, Gresik Regency has greatly helped ease the burden on rice farmers by cutting fertilizer prices as one of the rice cultivation infrastructures, but of course this program does not always work well, causing farmers to feel dissatisfied. This study aims to analyze the influence of product quality factors, prices, subsidized fertilizer policies, and service quality on the satisfaction of rice farmers in Babaksari Village, Dukun District, Gresik Regency. The sampling method is random sampling. The study sample amounted to 62 rice farmers. Data is processed using the PLS-SEM method through WARP PLS 7.0 software. The results showed that product quality (X1), price (X2) and subsidized fertilizer policy (X3) factors had a positive and significant effect on rice farmers’ satisfaction in purchasing subsidized fertilizers. Meanwhile, the service quality factor does not have a positive and significant effect on farmer satisfaction in purchasing subsidized fertilizers. The problem lies in the quality of subsidized fertilizer services by core members of farmer groups, therefore it is necessary to evaluate and change the mechanism of subsidized fertilizer services, by prioritizing the comfort and safety of farmers when purchasing subsidized fertilizers.

Loyalty and Satisfaction of Sugar Cane Farmers in Partnering with the Kebon Agung Sugar Factory, Malang, East Java (Case Study in KUD “Sari Bumi” Bululawang)

Loyalty and Satisfaction of Sugar Cane Farmers in Partnering with the Kebon Agung Sugar Factory, Malang, East Java (Case Study in KUD “Sari Bumi” Bululawang)

Assessing the Satisfaction of farmers towards Crop Insurance Scheme Using the American Customer Satisfaction Index

Assessing the Satisfaction of farmers towards Crop Insurance Scheme Using the American Customer Satisfaction Index

Determination of Farmer Satisfaction Levels in Terms of Sustainability in Dairy Cattle Farming: A Case Study From Turkey

The main purpose of this research is to determine the benefits and satisfaction levels enabled by the agricultural aids for dairy cattle farms that are members of S.S. Çavuşlu Village Agricultural Development Cooperative in the Derince district of Kocaeli province and to provide policy proposals for ensuring the sustainability of farms. For this purpose, the data collected from 61 dairy farmers, who are members of the S.S. Çavuşlu Village Agricultural Development Cooperative, through the face-to-face questionnaire method were analyzed. The dairy farms\' activities in 2020 were analyzed under three groups based on the number of dairy cows. Farms with 5 or fewer dairy cows were designated as Group I (19 farms), farms with 6-10 dairy cows as Group II (21 farms), and farms with 11 and more dairy animals as Group III (21 farms). While evaluating the data, simple average and percentage calculations were performed. The Five-Point Likert Scale was used to evaluate the farmers’ opinions, expectations, and satisfaction levels regarding livestock support programs in the farms examined. The research employed the fuzzy pairwise comparison method to determine the support preferences of farmers in dairy cattle breeding. According to the results of the research, the average farm age was determined as 52.41 years, the average education level was 6.60 years, and the agricultural experience was 38.46 years. The average farmland size was 151.41 decares. The average number of dairy cows on the farms was 8.64. The average daily milk yield per animal was 12.68 kg. The average milk selling price was 0.37 USD/kg. According to the Fuzzy Pairwise Comparison, six different support tools were provided to farmers, and they chose milk and forage crop aids as priority support tools. High production costs, especially high feed prices, the inability to sell milk at an affordable price, and lack of support were the most significant problems identified in the farms. As a result, support policies for dairy cattle should be reviewed, payments should be made earlier, the amount of support provided should be increased, and farmers should be made aware of the organization.

Sistem Bagi Hasil dan Tingkat Kepuasan Petani di Desa Sukamakmur Kecamatan Telukjambe Timur Kabupaten Karawang Jawa Barat

Revenue Sharing System and Farmer Satisfaction Level in Sukamakmur Village, East Telukjambe District, Karawang Regency, West Java
 Revenue sharing system is an agreement made between farmers and landowners or concerned. One of the villages that runs the revenue sharing system is Sukamakmur Village Java with an area of 2.81 km2. The purpose of this research is to know the revenue sharing system that is running and the satisfaction of farmers over the revenue sharing system run in Sukamakmur Village. The research was conducted qualitatively by collecting data through interviews, observations, and documentation. The result of the research is the revenue sharing system run in Sukamakmur Village is 1:1 revenue sharing with capital derived from farmers, revenue sharing is done when farmers have sold grain to middlemen. The rights and obligations that farmers have during the work of the land that is farmers must carry out their farming in the land in accordance with the type of crops that have been agreed and farmers can insure crops on the land to the chairman of the farmer group. Judging from the satisfaction of farmers regarding the revenue sharing system run by farmers are not satisfied with the condition of the cultivated land and cost effectiveness, and satified with the position of farmers as farmers, and the authority owned as farmers to the land. It can be concluded that farmers are less satisfied with the results received because sometimes it is not enough to pay for a living and return capital. The advice that can be given in this study is that farmers who make a written agreements, farmers using combine harvester machine, changing the revenue sharing or leasing land, using agricultural cooperatives, doaing rotation and security of agricultural land.

Assessing performance of horticultural farmers producer companies: Comparative case study

Every year the horticultural sector of India faces huge quantity of food wastage due to lack of processing, value addition and post-harvest handling. Farmers Producer Company (FPC) can mitigate the loss through ensuring better value chain management. There are several horticulture based FPCs established in different parts of India. They have grown very fast and competing with agro-industries. The present study aimed to assess the performance of FPCs working in horticulture sector. The study was conducted in Maharashtra State of India by selecting three FPCs working in horticultural sector. Performance of these FPCs was assessed through Effectiveness Index developed for this study. Seven components viz. functional effectiveness, increase in income, increase in farmers share in consumers rupees, inclusiveness, sustainability of company, farmers satisfaction and empowerment were included in the index by following standard index forming protocol. Sahyadri Farms was found the best performing one among the selected FPCs, regarding effectiveness with a mean index score of 63.69 followed by Vasundhara Agro Producer Company Limited (50.20) and Junnar Taluka FPC Ltd. (41.29).

Sustainability of Rubber Farmers Cooperatives: Empirical Evaluation of Determining Factors

The study investigated the factors that influence rubber farmers' cooperatives from the perspective of sustainability in Thailand. The research adopted a quantitative survey methodology with data purposively collected from 434 Thai rubber farmer groups. The variables included trust, sustainability, perceived value, satisfaction, loyalty, and brand image. The model was evaluated using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), while Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to assess the hypotheses. The results indicated that the sustainability of the rubber farmers' cooperatives as a corporate entity is influenced by brand image, loyalty, and satisfaction. Trust was also found to have a significant effect on the satisfaction and loyalty of the rubber farmers' cooperatives. The research recommended that to enhance the sustainability of the rubber farmers' cooperative's brand image, loyalty, and satisfaction should be improved. The research's drawback is that it only looked at the rubber farmer cooperatives of Thailand as a corporation, and therefore, these factors should be taken into account when applying these results outside of this scope.

Farmer Satisfaction Level with Cattle Business Insurance: A Case in South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia

The Cattle Livestock Business Insurance Program aims to provide protection for cattle from the risk of death and loss of cattle. This study aimed to determine the level of satisfaction of farmers with cattle business insurance in Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi Province. This research was conducted in May 2022. The population is all cattle farmers who follow cattle business insurance in Gowa Regency. The sample is farmers who follow cattle business insurance in Pattalassang sub-district, Gowa Regency amounted 45 people. The research method used was the interview method and FGD (Focus Group of Discussion). The type of data used is qualitative data, namely data in the form of words and quantitative data in the form of numbers or numbers Analysis of the data used with the CSI model. The results show that farmers feel much helped by the existence of AUTS which can minimize the risk of failure in the cattle business, namely the death of the cattle they receive, so that at least it can relieve and not be confused in looking for business capital again. It can also motivate and eliminate the worries of farmers to increase the scale of their business. Farmer satisfaction with AUTS is in the excellent category, which means very satisfied and in accordance with the expectations of farmers, both in terms of service characteristics, personal relationships, service arrangements and customer strength.

Analysis of Kenaf Farmer’s Satisfaction With Conventional Fiber Machine

The Kenaf plant is a multipurpose plant because the application of its bark in the industry is very high. Indonesia has the largest kenaf plantation in Laren, Lamongan, East Java. The kenaf farmer group in Laren has used a conventional fiber machine to assist in slicing the kenaf stalks. Conventional fiber machine operated by hand. However, the fiber machine is not a priority for farmers to do weeding because the device still has many shortcomings. Therefore, it is necessary to assess the satisfaction of the kenaf farmers with the tool. This study uses the IPA-Kano method to analyze the design attributes of the conventional fiber machine to improve the quality attributes. It determines its user's performance, expectations, satisfaction, and dissatisfaction. According to the integration analysis of the IPA-Kano method, the conventional fiber machine needs to have a more robust frame, better support for the kenaf rods, the ability to leave a small amount of fiber in the kenaf sticks, good ergonomics, the ability to change the height, less fiber left at the cracker joint, and better cracker settings.

KEPUASAN PETANI PLASMA TERHADAP PELAYANAN KEMITRAAN DI PTPN XIII PIR V NGABANG

Palm oil is one of the commodities that is seeded in Indonesia. It can be seen from the vast oil palm plantations has increased and the production of crude palm oil (CPO) is also increasing, in order to meet the demand for food and non-food industries. At home, in a span of 14 years from 1990 to 2003 the consumption of palm oil has increased every year, in 1990 the new consumption of 1.2 million tons, in 2003 increased to 3.2 million.The purpose of this study was to determine the Plasma Farmers Satisfaction Of Service Partnership in PTPN XIII PIR V Ngabang. The method used daam this study is a survey method of research that is conducted to obtain the factors of the symptoms and seek factual information from a group or area. The questionnaire uses primary data with respondents numbering 50 people, the variables studied were Smallholders Satisfaction, Reliability (reliability), Tangible (Embodiment / physical evidence), Responsiveness (Seize Power), Assurance (Assurance), Empathy (Empathy).The results of the study are presented in tabular form and are described in the narrative, the result obtained is of 50 respondents regarding the services and materials in the guidance states Unsatisfied 27 respondents (54%), the quality of the means of production is satisfied by 32 respondents (64%), the service factory in TBS less able to accommodate as many as 25 respondents (50%), the core enterprise assistance in tackling pests and diseases of oil palm plantations is satisfied by 25 respondents (50%). Regarding the company's core discipline in obeying the agreement is satisfied by 28 respondents (56%), the core of the company's attitude towards the welfare of farmers not satisfied by 23 respondents (43.40%).Suggestions in this study to provide satisfaction to farmers is expected to the company must provide it in accordance with the wishes of farmers such as providing roads for village farmers routinely provide fertilizer to farmers in order to increase the production of oil palm fruits.Keywords: plasma farmers satisfaction, services, partnership in PTPN XIII ngabang.

Characteristics Motorcycle Taxi and the Effect on Farmers

Agricultural products in Sidenreng Rappang, South Sulawesi, Indonesia were abundant, the road infrastructure was not good and the farmers used existing modes of transportation. The purpose of the study is to determine the characteristics of farmers, operators and motorcycle taxis as well as farmer satisfaction. The survey research uses primary data based on interview surveys in May – June 2021. The analysis was a simple regression using the SPSS application. The results showed farmers: 93% male, main occupation 87% farmer, ownership of land area 63% one to above 5 Ha, education level 31% was the diploma, 63% completed junior high school and school upper middle. Operator: 100% male, 99% side job, 100% own vehicle. Income during harvest season, 77% IDR 200,000 – IDR 300,000/day. The results of the analysis of the service quality variable for motorcycle taxis provide a significant level of satisfaction for farmers.

Analisis Kepuasan dan Loyalitas Petani Terhadap Penggunaan Benih Jagung Hibrida di Desa Bangkok Kecamatan Gurah Kabupaten Kediri

This research aimed to analyze farmer satisfaction level and loyality level to Corn Hybrid seed in the village of Bangkok, Gurah subdistrict, Kediri regency. Population in this research is farmers who used the P-21 Hybrid Corn seed at least 3 times and had rice fields for corn cultivation. Sampling method of Slovin formula and the number of samples considered representative and reflects the characteristic of the population is 50 respondents with the help of questionnaires. The results of the analysis based on the level of satisfaction of attributes based on IPA are 4 attributes of the I or top priorities, namely productivity, pest and disease resistance, seed price, and product price. The level of satisfaction of a CSI based attribute of 76.91% or on a range scale indicates "satisfied". The farmer's loyalty test that using the P-21 corn seed is still low has not formed an inverted triangle, or belongs to the category "switcher buyer". DOI : https://doi.org/10.33005/agridevina.v11i2.3530

Factors Affecting Perception of Farm Families Towards Farming as an Occupation

Background: Perception is the way something is regarded/understood. It is mainly created by two factors; one is physiological and another is psychological characteristics of the human being. Thus, perception is not only physiological process that is what one sees with the eyes it is a much more complex process involving psychological process too, by which any person selectively assimilates and gives meaning to the stimuli in the environment. It is subjective process, thatis why different people perceive the same stimuli in different manner. The current study aimed to study the factors affecting perception of farm families towards farming as an occupation. Methods: The present study was conducted to ascertain the factors affecting perception of farm families towards farming as an occupation. The results are based on the perspective of different researchers. Result: There were six major factorsidentified namely economic, socio-cultural, physical, personal, psychological and push and pull factors affecting perception. The economic factors comprised of variables like income, cost of agricultural production and vicious cycle of debt and loan in farming and socio-cultural factors had variables like professional and social status of farming along with family influence affecting children occupational choice. Personal factors consisted of personal interest and satisfaction of farmers derived from farming while physical factors included hard work and lack of resources along with hazardous working conditions in farming. Stress prevalentamong farmers and satisfaction of farmers either with farming income or its status and risk associated with farming as a profession were studied under psychological factors. Push and pull factors comprised the reasons of farm families attracting towards urban areas for achieving better employment avenues and higher social status and prestige associated with other occupations.

Despite the Insufficiency of Extension Workers, Farmer Satisfaction with Extension Worker Performance Remains High

Insufficient agricultural extension workers emerge in Indonesia to meet the demand for agricultural extension workers in the field. The COVID-19 outbreak has worsened the situation because extension workers lack proper guidance. This study aimed to determine how satisfied farmers are with the performance of agricultural extension workers. The case study was carried out at the Purwadadi District Agricultural Extension Center in the Ciamis Regency of West Java, Indonesia. The performance of extension workers was assessed using Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) and the Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI). According to the findings of the study, the relevance of the characteristics tangible, reliability, alertness, assurance, and empathy falls under the category of extremely vital. In terms of tangible, responsiveness, and assurance, as well as empathy and reliability, the farmers reported that the performance of agricultural workers remained outstanding. Additionally, the farmers were satisfied with the overall performance of the agricultural extension workers. The extension workers' abilities to guide the farmers' learning process with precision and clarity, as well as their understanding of field challenges, must be improved.

PERILAKU PETANI DALAM BUDIDAYA SAYUR BERDAUN HIJAU SELAMA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 DI DESA MATA AIR KECAMATAN KUPANG TENGAH KABUPATEN KUPANG

Research on farmer behavior in cultivating green leafy vegetables during the covid-19 in Mata Air Village Central Kupang District Kupang Regency was carried out in March 2022. The purpose of this study was to determine the behavior of farmers in cultivating green leafy vegetables during the covid-19 pandemic in Mata Air village and the factors that influence the behavior of farmers in cultivating green leafy vegetables during the covid-19 pandemic.
 The results showed that the behavior of farmers in cultivating green leafy vegetables during covid-19 pandemic was in the moderation, meaning that the behavior of farmers in carrying out a cultivation activity at the research 1 ovation was mediocre.. Factors that influence farmer behavior such as farmer satisfaction, government support, economic motivation, social motivation, environmental encouragement and the ease of obtaining innovation do not affect the behavior of fanners in Mata Air village in carrying out green leafy vegetables cultivation during the covid-19 pandemic.

Rural Living Environment Governance: A Survey and Comparison between Two Villages in Henan Province of China

Rural living environment governance is an issue of great importance in global economic development. It is also a significant facet of the rural revitalization strategy pursued by the Chinese government. Henan Province is a major agricultural province in the inland Central Plains region and is one of the most populous provinces in China. In this study, we take two villages in the underdeveloped areas of Henan Province in central China as case studies. We use field investigations and in-depth interviews to analyze the feelings of farmers in the case study villages towards the efforts to improve the rural environment, and explored the factors that affect levels of satisfaction with the rural living environment from the perspective of grassroots governance. The results showed that there were significant differences in the perceptions and satisfaction levels of rural residents in the two villages. The grassroots government has great influence over the rural human settlement environment, and its deployment capacities and management level are the key factors that affect overall levels of farmer satisfaction. China’s experience in improving rural human settlements provides reference for rural governance in other developing countries and regions around the world.

Factors Affecting the Acceptance of Dairy Farming Standards by Modernized Farmers for Agricultural Extension in Thailand

Milk production in compliance with dairy farm standards (DFS) assists farmers in improving the quality of local raw milk, facilitating more efficient farm management, and potentially increasing raw milk prices. In addition, it helps consumers to consume milk that is safe for their health. This study aimed to investigate the factors affecting the acceptance of DFS among modernized farmers in Sakon Nakhon and Udon Thani, Thailand. A total of 201 respondents were selected using the cluster sampling method. A structured questionnaire was utilized to collect data. The data were analyzed using binary logistic regression with 12 variables: age, education, experience in dairy farming, types of labor, size of dairy farming land, farm size, amount of raw milk yields, processing cost of raw milk, the profitability of raw milk production, access to and use of information on dairy farming, number of attended dairy farming workshops, and farmer satisfaction towards their dairy cooperative administration. The results indicate that modernized dairy farmers with more experience, medium-sized farms (21-100 dairy cows/farm), combined family and hired labor, and higher raw milk yield were more willing to accept DFS. This result is relevant in the context of agricultural extension according to government policies to raise the quality of raw milk in Thailand.

Tingkat Kepuasan Petani Jagung Terhadap Kinerja Penyuluh Pertanian Di Desa Marobea Kecamatan Saweriga Di Kabupaten Muna Barat

This studied aim to determined the performance of agricultural instructors and the level of farmer satisfaction with the performance of agricultural extension workers in Marobea Village, Sawerigadi District, West Muna Regency. The location selection was done purposively by considering that Marobea Village is one of the corn center villages in West Muna. Data analysis in this study used quantitative analysis. The time of the research was carried out in June-July 2022 with a total of 27 respondents. The results showed that the performance of the instructor was categorized as quite good and the level of farmer satisfaction with the performance of the extension worker was categorized as satisfactory.