Women Farmers Group Research Articles

Women Farmers Group as Peer Educator in Prevent Hypertension

The results of the 2018 Basic Health Research, farmers have a higher proportion of hypertension than other occupations, namely 36.14%. One of the characteristics of the farming population is the low level of education. These factors contribute to the low implementation of healthy living behavior, especially in the prevention of hypertension. Women farmer groups play an important role as peer educators who can implement hypertension prevention behavior in their families and their environment. This study aims to increase knowledge about preventing hypertension in women's farmer groups in Karanganyar District, South Lampung Regency. The benefit of this study is the implementation of healthy living behavior to prevent hypertension. The activity was carried out with a target of 194 people who are members of 10 women farmer groups. The intervention is health education about hypertension prevention. The results obtained, before the education was carried out, the knowledge of farmers was not good as many as 106 people (54,6%) and after education the knowledge of farmers was not good as many as 14 people (7,2%). From the results of McNemar's analysis, it was found that there was a significant difference between knowledge before and after health education (p = 0.001). Health education carried out continuously as an effort to maintain health in the farming community in Karanganyar District, Lampung Regency, Lampung.

Nilai Tukar Petani sebagai Indikator Kesejahteraan Petani Kedelai di Kecamatan Pulokulon Kabupaten Grobogan

This study aims to determine the average exchange rate of soybean farmers and determine the factors that affect the exchange rate of soybean farmers in Grobogan Regency. The basic method used in this research is analytical descriptive. The research location was chosen purposively, namely in Pulokulon District, Grobogan Regency. The type of data used in this study is primary data from 50 respondent farmers. Analysis of the data used is multiple linear regression. The results showed that the Farmer's Exchange Rate (NTP) was 115% which indicated that the farmers were in a prosperous condition. All variables studied together have a significant effect on the exchange rate of soybean farmers in Grobogan Regency. The results of the t-test analysis showed that other farm income variables, farmer household food expenditures, non-farm income and non-food expenditures of farmers' households had a significant effect on the soybean farmer's exchange rate, while the variables of farmer age, education, number of farmer family members, and farm income individually does not significantly affect the exchange rate of farmers in Grobogan Regency. From the results of the t-test analysis, the function model of the exchange rate of soybean farmers in Grobogan Regency is Y = 59.418 + 0.381X1 – 2.319X2 + 7.276X3 + 1.077x10-5X4 + 4.498x10-6X5 –3.681 x10-6X6 - 3.656 x10-6X7 - 3,859x10-6X8. Based on the results of the study, suggestions that can be given are that it is necessary to provide counseling regarding increasing the productivity of other farming commodities and being able to maximize the use of the yard to plant vegetables and fruits for household consumption and to use fuel efficiently. Farmers can have a side job outside the agricultural sector such as being a laborer, trader, or other work so as to increase the household income of farmers. The government can provide assistance in the form of capital for farmers both to develop farming and other businesses with the hope that the income obtained by the community will increase so that the welfare of farmers will also increase. In relation to soybean farming, farmers should form partnerships with women farmer groups in selling soybeans.

Pelatihan Digital Marketing untuk Meningkatkan Penjualan Produk Pertanian Kelompok Tani Wanita Permata Indah Desa Selur

The Permata Indah Women Farmers Group in Selur Village was established in 2011 with the aim of empowering housewives and boosting the family economy. Activities at the Women's Farmer Group (KTW) are in the form of processing plantation products in the form of bananas into processed foods such as chips and banana sale. Since the Covid-19 pandemic began to spread in the Ponorogo Regency area, the level of sales has also decreased because the sales system still does not use social media. As a result, production activities are also stopped to avoid losses. But now, after almost 2 years of production stopping and the pandemic starting to improve, the enthusiasm of the mothers has decreased. Therefore, we have the initiative to hold a training which was attended by 20 participants with the theme of digital marketing to provide new business innovations through digital platforms. The purpose of this training is to provide knowledge about digital marketing based on social media and increase sales of women's farmer groups' products. This activity uses an asset-based community-development (ABCD) approach to optimize existing assets and potential. The end result of this activity is that the trainees can create and operate social media accounts in the form of WhatsApp Business and Instagram Business. Thus, it is hoped that it can improve the economy for the Permata Indah Women Farmer Group in Selur Village. The trainees also felt satisfied and more motivated to restart production that had stopped.

Dampak Program Pekarangan Pangan Lestari (P2L) Terhadap Tingkat Kecukupan Gizi (TKG)

Over the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has had various impacts on various sectors. The implementation of the sustainable food yard program (P2L) launched by the Ministry of Agriculture is one of the efforts to overcome its impact. This study aims to determine the impact of the implementation of the P2L program on the level of nutritional adequacy (TKG) which was carried out during the covid-19 pandemic. This study aims to determine the impact of the implementation of P2L program on the level of nutritional adequacy (TKG). This research is a case study conducted in the Women Farmers Group (KWT) Walidah, Cisaat District, Sukabumi Regency. The results showed that after the implementation of the P2L program during the pandemic, it had a positive impact on households in terms of nutritional adequacy. Based on that, the P2L program should be carried out in a sustainable manner.

Analisis Kelayakan Usahatani Sorgum (Sorghum.L) (Studi Kasus di Kelompok Wanita Tani (KWT) Pantes Desa Kebonpedes Kecamatan Kebonpedes Kabupaten Sukabumi)

The study "Feasibility Analysis of Sorghum Farming is a case study conducted on the Women Farmers Group in Kebonpedes Village, Kebonpedes District, Sukabumi Regency". The problem formulation of this research is to find out how to analyze the feasibility of sorghum farming in Kebopedes Village. , Kebonpedes District, Sukabumi Regency. The purpose of this study was to determine how the analysis of sorghum farming in Kebonpedes Village, Kebonpedes District, Sukabumi Regency. This research method uses descriptive quantitative method. secondary information The sampling method in this study used purposive inspecting. The result of this study is an analysis of the feasibility of sorghum farming in female farmer groups in Kebonpedes Village, Kebonpedes District, seen from the results of BEP Prices and R/C that are feasible to do. Based on the information, it is known that the R/C value of all out farming costs is worth more than one. The R/C value for the absolute cost of sorghum cultivation is 9.380. Based on the R/C value of all farm costs obtained, sorghum has a very high R/C value of 4.55.

PENGOLAHAN GULA SEMUT AREN PADA MASYARAKAT DESA CISIMEUT RAYA KECAMATAN LEUWIDAMAR

Sugar palm (Arenga pinata) is one of the plants cultivated by the people of Cisimeut Raya Village, Leuwidamar District. There are about 200 palm trees scattered in this area. So far, palm sap is sold by farmers to a place for printing palm sugar manufacturing. Ant sugar is one of the processed products of palm sap in the form of crystals which has a higher price than printed palm sugar. The purpose of this Student Work & Community Service Lecture is so that the people of Cisimeut Raya have the knowledge and skills to process palm sap into ant sugar. The target of this activity is the women's farmer group in the Cisimeut Raya area. The activity is carried out in the form of training and demonstrations of making ant sugar. The activity runs smoothly and the women's farmer group has made ant sugar independently and sells its products to consumers

Empowerment Communication in the Corporate Social Responsibility Program in Rural Areas

Empowerment communication in the Corporate Social Responsibility program in rural areas is important for designing and implementing community empowerment with the support of its program. The research uses a case study method with data collection through in-depth interviews, Focus Group Discussions (FGD), documentation, and participant observation. The selection of research informants through purposive sampling, namely the village government, members and administrators of the Farmer Women's Group (FWG), facilitators and extension workers of CSR programs, activists, and community empowerment activists. The research location is in the sub-District of Maos, Cilacap Regency, Central Java Province, Indonesia. Data analysis using triangulation and data verification. The results show (1) Community empowerment requires support and participation from various parties such as the woman farmers group, extension workers and facilitators as the main actors, the government with its policies and budgets, then the private sector or companies with their CSR programs. (2) Participatory communication is the key to success in designing and implementing empowerment with CSR programs. (3) Facilitators, extension workers, and village heads carry out harmonious dialogical communication that needs to be maintained for cooperation and to maintain cohesiveness in implementing the program.

Peningkatan Kapasitas Petani Melalui Pengendalian Hama Dan Penyakit Dan Pemanfaatan Pekarangan Rumah Berbasis Potensi Lokal Di Kelurahan Kambo

INCREASING CAPACITY OF FARMERS THROUGH PEST AND DISEASE CONTROL AND UTILIZATION OF HOME YARDS BASED ON LOCAL POTENTIAL IN CAMBO VILLAGE. Kambo Village is one of the agricultural and plantation commodities (durian, langsat, rambutan, cloves, cocoa, pepper, lemongrass, galangal and kecomrang). However, the problem experienced is the lack of guidance and assistance activities related to the types of commodities being cultivated, which impact the productivity of agricultural things that are relatively not optimal. The purpose of the activity is to produce capacity building activities through counselling and assistance in controlling pests and diseases of plantation crops (cloves and durian) and short-term crop cultivation (vegetables) in utilizing home yardland. The method used is lecture, discussion and direct practice. The preparation of activities was carried out by inviting community representatives who were members of farmer groups and women's farmer groups. The selected activity participants are then coordinated with the village government to facilitate the program's implementation. The benefits felt by the participants after participating in the activity were an increase in knowledge, understanding and skills both in terms of controlling clove and durian plant pests and vegetable cultivation techniques in the context of utilizing the gardens of the members of the farmers' houses.

The Role of Women’s Farmer Groups as An Alternative Solution to Food Insecurity during The Covid -19 Pandemic

Research on the Az Zahra Women's Farmer Group in the Buaran South Tangerang area which was carried out from March 2021 to August 2021 with the title The Role of Women's Farmer Groups as Alternative Solutions to Food Insecurity during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Buaran, Serpong, South Tangerang. The data taken are primary and secondary data, primary data is taken from observations and interviews with officials, supervisors and members of the women's farmer group. The results of environmental observations and interviews conducted can be seen that the group has succeeded in achieving group managerial effectiveness. The results of the observations are seen from the data at the time of the initial formation (in 2018) and the data at the time the research was conducted (in 2021). The initial data for the formation of the Women Farmers Group are: The area of cultivated land is 300m2, with 29 members, 2 types of plants that can be harvested, the value of the harvest is Rp. 1,740,000. a year. While the results of operations in 2021, the number of plants will be 25 types of plants, the area of land being cultivated will be 10,000 m2 and the welfare level of members will be Rp. 12,500,000 a year. In terms of organizational management, this group has proven that it has carried out managerial effectiveness in order to achieve the group's goals as indicated by the increasing area of land planted, growing crop yields and increasing welfare of members although they do not have the land. This group that has performed its management functions well, such as planning, organizing, directing and controlling. The role of the Women Farmers group in preventing food insecurity is very effective, because the harvest obtained can prevent food insecurity in the family as well as the surrounding community by providing food in the form of vegetables and health plants, as well as by making donations to local residents in need.

Increasing the Provision of Horticultural Seeds in the Women's Farmer Group "Tunas Mekar Sari" Bakas Village, Banjarangkan District, Klungkung, Bali

Agricultural products produced by the people of Bakas Village do not come from farmers who have been struggling with paddy fields, but with the passage of time and a change in the paradigm of the community, agricultural activities have been carried out by women who are members of a forum, namely the " Women's Farmer Group" with their activities in agriculture, namely the provision of horticultural seeds, the use of land owned by groups and yards of houses but has not been managed optimally and continuously. The Community Service (PKM) was carried out in Bakas Village, Banjarangkan District, Klungkung. This applied research aimed to improve the understanding of nursery technology in the women’s farmer group and increase the ability to provide more complete and sustainable horticultural seeds; the correct and appropriate technology of horticultural crop cultivation for the group of women’s farmers is increasing so that the results obtained increase; hydroponically as well as aquaponics (a combination of fishery and vegetable cultivation) for sustainable land use and availability The implementation of service activities to achieve goals includes providing counseling materials, training, field practices, application of technology and assistance. The external targets achieved by the partner farmer women's group can increase the income and welfare of its members through the sustainable manufacture of seeds, the improvement of sustainable food with hydroponic and aquaponic systems as well as the intensive utilization of group-owned land

Pioneering of mocaf flour business in Tempursari village, Candimulyo, Magelang regency

One of the business activities being initiated by the Women Farmers Group (KWT) in Tempursari Village, Candimulyo District, Magelang Regency is the production of mocaf flour. Mocaf stands for modified cassava flour which is flour made from cassava. This business was initiated, considering that cassava production in Tempursari Village is abundant and only sold fresh at low prices, so that it can increase the selling value. In order to start this business, KWT has been assisted by 2 units of production machines in the form of a pulverizing machine and a flour machine and have also been trained in the process of making mocaf flour. However, this business has not been developed seriously, KWT members are more focused on the various chips business that was initiated previous year. In order to motivate KWT members to immediately develop a mocaf flour business, we employ the mentoring activities as a real action. The result of PPMT activity is the engineering of the grater tool with the addition of a knife, assistancing in making mocaf flour, designing packaging and logos, and helping product promotion through social media.

Evaluation Of Strategies For Strengthening Food Security In Sengon Village, Regency As A Disaster-Resilient Village During The Covid-19 Pandemic

This study aims to assess Sengon Village's approach to food security during the Covid-19 Pandemic eradication period in Klaten Regency, which has led to significant food security issues in rural areas. When the Covid-19 pandemic first entered Sengon Village and continued to spread rapidly, researchers began working on a strategy to address the issue of food security. They also made attempts to approach the village government about empowering the locals. As a result, many victims in Sengon Village were exposed to Covid-19. Especially in food security, there is still weak supervision, primarily when the Emergency PPKM (Enforcement of Restrictions on Community Activities) is implemented. The research employs Participatory Action Research (PAR) with qualitative supporting data. Evaluation of this strategy is based on the strategies that have been implemented through programs starting from public awareness of food needs, the initial foundation for building food security in the village, to advocacy to the community for the policies of the Sengon village government itself, as well as evaluation of the mapping of sustainable actions. Post-research by analyzing village communities related to food security to food security institutions, one of which is the Women Farmers Group (KWT), to build and encourage an increase in food security in the village. The results of this study indicate that the evaluation of the food security strategy carried out by Destana (Disaster Resilient Village) was carried out very well by Sengon Village as one of the disaster-resilient villages in the Klaten district.

DIVERSIFIKASI PRODUK OLAHAN JAMUR TIRAM DI DESA BINONG PAMARAYAN

Mangir Village is one of the villages located in Binong Village, Pamarayan District, Serang Regency. The Women Farmers Group (WFG) 'Bodas Berkah Abadi' is one of the farmer groups that specializes in developing oyster mushrooms (Pleorotus Ostreatus) in Kampung Mangir. This farmer group not only serves the sale of organic oyster mushrooms, but also sells mushroom seeds and baglog media to the public. A classic problem that is always felt by farmers when they find obstacles in selling products to the market which ultimately must end up in the hands of collectors. Of course this can cause the price to be lower than the market. Diversification of processed oyster mushroom products must be increased from just producing fresh organic oyster mushrooms to diversifying oyster mushroom processed products. Therefore, this service aims to provide knowledge transfer regarding the processing of oyster mushrooms in order to diversify products as value added so as to maximize the profits obtained. The method of activities carried out in community service includes counseling, demonstrations, exercises for making mushroom-filled cilok and cireng, discussions and questions and answers. The result achieved is that it is hoped that the housewives of Binong Village will feel inspired because they get new experiences in utilizing other biological sources as alternative food ingredients and as additional businesses in increasing family income

Pelatihan Pembuatan Kecambah Kacang Hijau (Tauge) Dengan Media Pasir Sungai Untuk Masyarakat Dusun Banopo, Kabupaten Timor Tengah Utara

The people of Dusun Banopo mostly work as farmers who produce a variety of agricultural products. One of the products produced is mung beans. The yield of bean sprouts is very good and plentiful, however the utilization of this product is still very low, especially in supporting family health and increasing family income. Most of the produce is sold immediately and a quarter of the harvested are usually left at home to be cooked with corn. Mung bean seeds can be germinated into bean sprouts which have a higher nutritional content and can be used as marketed products. This service activity was well received by the community, especially the women from the Women Farmers Group. This group gains knowledge and skills in making bean sprouts with media that can be taken from the surrounding environment. Besides being able to be used as a nutritious vegetable in improving family health, it can also marketed to increase family income.

Coffee Skin Processing Becoming Organic Fertilizer in Belantih Village, Kintamani District, Bangli

Accelerated fermentation of coffee husk waste with the help of a fermenter and molasses solution for a certain time can produce compost which is an organic fertilizer product that provides added value and economic benefits for the community. Compost fertilizer when applied to soil can retain nutrients and water, increase the life of microorganisms in the soil and improve soil fertility and crop yields. This service in Belantih Village is carried out through training, counseling, mentoring, and technology transfer practices. The purpose of PKM is to obtain a composting technology package and strengthen group business management that is optimal and integrated with available natural resources. In this Community Partnership Program activity, the process of making compost based on coffee husk waste was introduced with simple fermentation technology. The community's response was very good to service activities at the Widya Pertiwi Women's Farmer Group. This can be seen from the enthusiasm of the participants or the number of questions submitted to the extension team regarding composting technology and its benefits for agriculture. The resulting compost can be applied to agricultural soils to improve soil physical properties which overall restore soil fertility. Considering the benefits and potential of coffee husk raw materials are very abundant, the prospect of developing organic compost fertilizer is very good in the future. The results obtained from this community service are in the form of a technology package for making compost organic fertilizer based on coffee skin waste and improving management through optimal group institutional strengthening and integration with available natural resources.

DEVELOPMENT OF GROUP DYNAMICS FOR MEMBER'S BUSINESS SUCCESS (PPM activities at the “Pinter” Women Farmers Group in Cibiru Wetan Village Cileunyi District, Bandung Regency, West Java)

The existence of groups, including the Women's Farmers' Group, is an important part of improving the quality of its members. This study aims to examine: (1) how the conditions of the Cibiru Wetan “Pintar” Women Farmer Group, Cileunyi District, Bandung Regency, West Java Province are seen from the implementation of their functions as a farmer group, and (2) how the implementation of PPM in “Pintar” KWT in maintaining dynamics in his group. The service activities carried out are aimed at helping Cibiru Wetan “Pintar” KWT in maintaining the dynamics of the group as part of the Hybrid integrative PPM for the January-February 2022 period. The main activities carried out are mentoring the implementation of smart expo activities, and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) developing group dynamics . The results of the study show that KWT seen from the function of the group has carried out its function, especially as a learning class, and a vehicle for collaboration. The PPM activities carried out at the “Pintar” KWT have helped the implementation of the Smart Expo activities well. The results of the FGD as an effort to develop group dynamics show that KWT “Pintar” is classified as having good group dynamics.Keywords: Group dynamics, farmer women, business success

Strategi Peningkatan Kapasitas Peternak Domba melalui Kampus Desa Tematik di Desa Neglasari, Bogor, Jawa Barat

The process of disseminating innovation so that it can be quickly responded by the user community needs to be designed in such a way that it can produce relatively permanent changes in behavior. This study aims to analyze how the strategy of increasing the capacity of sheep farmers through the thematic village campus program in Neglasari Village, Bogor. The research was designed as action research at the study site, accompanied by the use of survey methods with a quantitative approach and supported by qualitative data. The selection of study sites was carried out purposively. The process of collecting data was carried out on sheep breeders, members of women's farmer groups, informants and related stakeholders. The Village Campus Program has accelerated the technology education process produced by the campus to the community, becoming a vehicle for lecturer service, linkage with faculty programs or study programs. In order for this program to be sustainable, it is necessary to involve various parties such as alumni, local leadership, based on user needs, as well as conducting regular meetings on a programmed basis.

PROGRAM OF MAKING ORGANIC PESTICIDES ON THE MEUGAH RAYA WOMEN'S FARMER GROUP AND RASEUKI SEUMULA WOMEN'S FARMER GROUP IN UTARA ACEH

Using pesticides is familiar to farmers, especially in North Aceh Regency. But the use of chemical pesticides continuously is not recommended because it have negative impacts such as increasing pest resistance, the emergence of new pests, killing the natural enemies/predators, buildup of chemical residues in crops and causing environmental pollution. Pesticides are chemical substances and other substances which use to control various pests. For farmers, the types of pests are mites, nuisance plants, plant diseases caused by fungi (fungi), bacteria, viruses, nematodes (worms that damage roots), snails, rats, birds and other animals that are considered harmful to the corps. The sustainable use of chemical pesticides will certainly damage the environment so that it can harm rural communities who generally work as farmers. The best solution is to produce organic pesticides independently with ingredients that are easily available in the surrounding environment. Therefore, State Universities in Sumatra collaborate with Corporate Social responsibility PT. Pupuk Iskandar Muda (CSR PT. PIM) as a partner of DUDI (Industrial Side) also contributed to solving this problem by implementing a training program for making organic pesticides for the women's farmer group Meugah Raya and the Raseuki Seumula farmer group in North Aceh.

STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN PENYULUHAN PROGRAM PEKARANGAN PANGAN LESTARI SELAMA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19

Agricultural development is a process of social dynamics. One of the agricultural developments in the agricultural extension, especially in the Pekarangan Pangan Lestari (P2L) extension program which can be an answer to the current situation, namely Covid-19. This study aims to analyze the implementation of counseling, identify supporting and inhibiting factors and formulate strategies for developing P2L program extensions during the Covid-19 pandemic in Parepare City. This research was conducted from May to June 2021. The analytical method used was descriptive and SWOT analysis based on the implementation of the extension, the supporting and inhibiting factors of the P2L program extension, and the development strategy. The results showed that the implementation of the P2L program extension continued as usual but experienced changes in behavior, systems, mechanisms, and frequency of visits. In the extension development strategy during the Covid-19 where extension workers are more adaptive and innovative in every interesting extension activity. One of them is a learning process that relies on communication facilities in watching videos and materials that can be accessed on the internet flexibly which makes extension workers and group members develop their knowledge and continue to apply health protocols, especially women farmer groups who are constrained by not having digital communication facilities.

Strategi Pemasaran melalui Digital Marketing Berbasis E- Modul Flipbook untuk Kelompok Wanita Tani Desa Bedahlawak

Bedahlawak village, is a village located in the northern part of the city of Jombang which is south of the Brantas river. Bedahlawak Village has a group or organization namely is Women Farmers Group (KWT) Saroja which is located in Bedah village. One of the programs in the Saroja KWT community is to utilize village land that has been neglected. The women of KWT Saroja were assisted by other villagers to work together to cultivate the land into fertile land and plant various kinds of vegetables. However, there are several obstacles faced by the women of KWT Saroja when the harvest season arrives, namely the abundant harvest but the sales are still manual door to door to local residents, so that many vegetables end up rotting because they are stored for too long. The purpose of this service is to provide knowledge as knowledge capital in developing production businesses through digital marketing and to increase the insight and awareness of partner participants on the benefits of digital marketing in this increasingly advanced era by using Electronic Modules (E Modules) as a means of written digital guidelines that make it easy people to be able to learn anytime and anywhere.