The Influence of Socio-Economic Factors toward the Farmer’s Adoption Rate on Soy Bean Crop Farming in the Semi Arid Area of South Amanatun Sub District, the South-Midle Timor District

It is neccery to realize that soy bean has certain important benefits for people, either for food or for fulfiling the row materials needed by such industries as: animal feed, medicine, liquid paint, and printed ink industries. For food, people should consum the soybean, primarily by people who are living in the areas placed far from the source of fish and meat, because the soy bean contains nabati protein in a high level of percentege, around 40-41%, and nine kinds of important matters functioning to prevent women from breast canccer infection. People can consume soybean in the type of: fermented soy bean cake (tempeh), tofu, soy bean milk, et cetera. Although the soy bean is categorized as an important food, but the number of farmers cultivating this crop in Indonesia, as well as in the Pronvince of Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT), included in the Sub District of South Amanatun as a semi arid area, are still very limited, while the availability of natural resources supporting the growth of this crop is very potensial, and then the soy bean needed by industries operated near by this Sub District dominantly are supplied by outside of the NTT, such as from: Java, Bali, and Lombok, even from U. S. A. Farmers in the Sub District of South Amanatun, only a few who have cultivated soy bean crops, while the majority of them have not cultivated yet. These facts indicate that among farmers probably because of their having different level of socio-nomic factors which inluence them to adopt or not to the soy bean crop farming. To examine whether or not these different level of socio-economic factors have signicant influence to the farmer’s adoption on the soy bean farming, then a study had been done in 2018. On the basis of results of the data analysis by applying the Linear Probablity Modle demonstrated that: the socio-economic factors which have the significant influence to the farmer’s adoption on the soy bean crop farming in the study area were: (1) the level of farmer’s knowledge related to soy bean cultivation and soy bean processing, (2) the level of farmer’s perception on the soy bean cultivation, (3) the level of farmer’s interest on the soy bean crop farming, and (4) farmer’s family income. The other soci-economic factors such as the level of farmer’s formal and non formal education, the level of farmer’s cosmopolitan, the farmer’s orientation on soybean crop farming, and the farmer’s size of land operated for soyben crop farming have no significant infuence to the farmer’s adoption on soybean cropp farming

PERSEPSI DAN SIKAP PETANI TERHADAP PERAN PENYULUH PERTANIAN DALAM PENGEMBANGAN USAHATANI SAWI (Brassica Juncea L) DI DESA NETPALA, KECAMATAN MOLLO UTARA, KABUPATEN TIMOR TENGAH SELATAN

This research on Farmer's Perceptions and Attitudes Toward the Role of Agricultural Extension in Mustard Farming Development was conducted in the village of Netpala, Mollon District, North Central Timor Regency in August 2019. This study aims to determine: the role of extension personnel; farmers 'perceptions ,farmers' attitudes. The method used in this research is a survey method. The research location was determined deliberately, the respondents were assigned as many as 52 people who were randomly selected. The types of data collected were primary data and secondary data. To determine the first objective, the data were analyzed descriptively quantitatively and to determine the second and third objectives, the data were analyzed descriptively by using a Likert scale. The research result shows that; the role of extension workers in the development of mustard farming, according to the assessment of farmers, most farmers have felt the impact of extension activities. The perception of farmers on the role of agricultural extension agents in the development of mustard farming in Netpala Village, Mollo Utara District, South Central Timor Regency has a fairly good perception. with an average score of 53,84. the attitude of farmers towards the role of agricultural instructors in the development of mustard (Brassica Juncea L) farming in Netpala Village, Mollo Utara District, Timor Tengah Selatan Regency, has an agreeable attitude with an average score of 88,46. Therefore, it can be concluded that the mustard farmers in Netpala Village have a fairly good perception and agree with the role of agricultural extension agents in the development of mustard farming

PARTISIPASI PETANI JAGUNG DALAM PENYUSUNAN RENCANA DEFENITIF KEBUTUHAN KELOMPOK (RDKK) DI DESA KUAKLALO KECAMATAN TAEBENU KABUPATEN KUPANG

This research was conducted in Kuaklalo Village, Taebenu Sub District, Kupang District, from November to December in 2017.This study aimed to determine the level of farmer participation in preparing RDKK and the relationship between socio-economic factors and the level of farmer participation in preparing RDKK in Kuaklalo Village, Taebenu Sub District, Kupang District. The research area was determined intentionally (purposive sampling). To achieved objective one, the level of participation of corn farmers in the preparation RDKK data were analized by description statistics: mean and persentage. To achieved the objective two, data were analized by Spearman Rank Correlation. The results at analisisshowed that the participation of corn farmers in the preparation of RDKK in Kuaklalo Village, Taebenu District, Kupang District was generally classified as very high category the average score was 4,215 or84.32% in achieving the maximum score of 5. Socio-economic factors that have a significant relationship with farmer participation in the preparation of RDKK are only farming income factor. While other factors such as age, formal education, non-formal education, number of family dependence, farming experience, pronones of innovation and contact with extension agents, did not have a significant relationship with farmer participation in defining RDKK at the research location.It is recommended that farmers who have low income consisted the primary participants in developing at RDKK, so that the results of this action is optimal

PERAN PENYULUH PERTANIAN DALAM PENGEMBANGAN USAHATANI SAYUR DARI KELOMPOKTANI BARU TERBIT DI KELURAHAN OENESU KECAMATAN KUPANG BARAT

Astudy had been carried at the Village of Oenesu, the SubDistrict of West Kupang, the District of Kupang, since August until November 2020. The main objective of this study was to understand the roles of field agricultural workers in developing the vegetable farming operated by farmers grouping in the Nascent Farmer Group located at the Village of Oenesu, the Sub District of West Kupang, the District of  Kupang. The study was applied a survey method. Research location was determine purposively based on a  consideration that in this location was never conducting a  study like  this. Population of this study were farmers, both managers and members, operating the vegetable farming in the Nascent Famer Group. Totally they were 25 persons in number, consisted of managers were 3 persons, and members were 22 persons. Because the number of population were too small, then they were all been as the sample of study. So the size of sample used in this study was 25 farmers determined sensusly. Moreover, the primary data collected by face to face interview with respondent, for quantitative data were analyzed by the use of mean score, frequencies, and percentage, meanwhile for the qualitative data were described appropriate with their points. Result of data analysis indicated that the role of field agricultural extension worker in developing the vegetable farming was in “good enough category”,where the percentage value of mean score in achieving the maksimums core was 58%

ANALISIS KELAYAKAN FINANSIAL SAYURAN ORGANIK DI EKOPASTORAL KELURAHAN PAGAL KECAMATAN CIBAL KABUPATEN MANGGARAI

  The research was conducted on organic vegetable business in Pagal Ekopastoral, Cibal Sub-district.  The research aims to determine the income and financial feasibility of organic vegetables with break event point and revenue cost ratio. Data collection with interviews using questionnaires. Data tabulated and analyzed with the method of break event point (BEP) and revenue Cost Ratio (R/C). These two types of analysis are divided into two forms, namely by vegetable type and overall. Based on calculations using bep method of production and price, types of vegetables caisim, pakcoy, chicory, cauliflower and broccoli worth trying or developed next where BEP production of 153.5 kg means the point of return of organic vegetables is occurring at the time of production of 153.5 kg, while BEP organic vegetable prices achieved at a minimum price of Rp. 3,070 / kg, meaning the point of return of organic vegetables at a minimum price of Rp.3,070 /kg. The calculation of R/C Ratio of all types of vegetables obtained a value of 3.25. Meaning that each cost expenditure of Rp. 1, then farmers will get a receipt of Rp.3.25. Based on this value shows that the revenue is greater than the cost of production so it can be said that the organic vegetable business in Ekopastoral is in a profitable position and worth running

PERSEPSI PETANI TERHADAP PERAN EKOPASTORAL FRANSISKAN DALAM MENINGKATKAN KESADARAN PETANI AKAN PERTANIAN ORGANIK DI KELURAHAN PAGAL KECAMATAN CIBAL, KABUPATEN MANGGARAI

ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peranan Ekopastoral Fransiskan dalam meningkatkan kesadaran petani akan pertanian organik dan untuk mengetahui persepsi petani terhadap peran Ekopastoral Fransiskan dalam meningkatkan kesadaran petani akan pertanian organik di Kelurahan Pagal Kecamatan Cibal Kabupaten Manggarai. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode survey. Penentuan lokasi dilakukan secara purposive sampling yaitu ditetapkan dengan sengaja, dan yang terpilih adalah Kelurahan Pagal Kecamatan Cibal Kabupaten Manggarai. Petani sampel yang berjumlah 47 orang diseleksi secara acak sederhana. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa: 1). Peran yang dilakuakan pihak Ekopastoral Fransiskan Pagal dalam meningkatkan kesadaran petani akan pertanian organic di daerah penelitian adalah sebagai berikut: sebagai komunikator, edukator, inovator, fasilitator dan sebagai motivator; 2). Persepsi petani terhadap peran Ekopastoral Fransiskan Pagal dalam meningkatkan kesadaran petani akan pertanian organik di Keluran Pagal Kecamatan Cibal Kabupaten Manggarai tergolong “sangat baik” karena  skor rata-rata yang diperoleh adalah sebesar 4,5  dan persentase  pencapaian skor maximum dari skor rata-rata tersebut adalah sebesar 90,72% Kata Kunci : Persepsi Petani, Peran Ekopastoral Fransiskan, Pertanian Organik.   ABSTRACT The objectives of this study are: (1)  to identify the roles of Franciscan Eco-pastoral  in increasing the farmer’s awareness on organic agriculture; and (2) to understand the farmer's perception on the roles of Franciscan Eco-pastorals in increasing farmer’s awareness on organic farming at  Pagal Village, the Sub District of Cibal, Manggarai District. The research method applied in this study was a survey method, then research location was  determined purposively with a consideration that the village of Pagal was included as the area fostered by the Franciscan Eco-pastoral in development of organic Agriculture. A simple random sampling technique was used to select respondents with a number of 47 farmers, while to collect data was applied  a face to face interview technique. Descriptive statistics, such as Mean and Percentage, were used to analyze the data collected Results of analysis showed that: 1). the roles of the Pagal-Franciscan Eco-pastoral played to increase the farmer’s awareness on organic agriculture are namely such follows: as communicators, educators, innovators, facilitators, and motivators; and 2). farmer’s perception on the Pagal Franciscan Eco-pastoral roles playing in increasing the farmers' awareness on the organic agriculture at the fostered area in general was categorized in “very good level”, because the average score obtained was 4.5 and the percentage of this scores in achieving the maximum score is  90.72%. Keywords: Farmer’s Perception, Roles of Pagal Franciscan Eco-pastoral, Organic Agricultur

EFEKTIFITAS PENERAPAN MODEL KOMUNIKASI PENYULUHAN DALAM AGRIBISNIS JAGUNG DI TIMOR BARAT

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the communication model applied and to know the relationship between socio-economic factors and the effectiveness of communication in corn agribusiness. The location of the study was determined purposively (sampling) of Oeteta and Karang Sirih villages with the consideration that both villages have dry land and corn production centers in both districts. The respondent taken from the farmers who grow corn at Oeteta and Karang Sirih villages. The respondent were chosen by simple random sampling of 124 respondent. Data was analized descriptive and use Rank Spearman Correlation. The results are: 1) the effectiveness application of communication in corn agribusiness West Timor was moderate category, with the average score 2.79 or 55.81%.  2) education, proneness of innovation, adapter category and family size were significantly correlated to the effectiveness of communication

PERSEPSI PETANI TERHADAP PERAN PENYULUH PERTANIAN DALAM MENINGKATKAN PRODUKTIVITAS USAHATANI HORTIKULTURA SAYUR SAWI DI DESA TIWATOBI KECAMATAN ILE MANDIRI KABUPATEN FLORES TIMUR

This research had been conducted in Lewokeleng Village, Ile Boleng District, Flores Timur Regency, from February to March 2018. This study aims to know; 1) characteristics of horticultural crops, 2) Perception of farmers on the role of agricultural extension workers as educators, informators, companions, consultants, and mentors in increasing the productivity of vegetable horticultural farming, 3) Perception of farmers to the role of agricultural counselor in increasing the productivity of vegetables farming, and 4) Constraints were faced by farmers in improving productivity of vegetable farming. Data collection method used in this research was survey method. The location of the study was determined intentionally. Respondents were determined as many as 55 farmers, selected by simple random sampling from 122 families of vegetables farmers. The types of the collected data are primary and secondary data. To know the first and second purposes, data was analyzed descriptively and quantitatively, then to know the third purpose, data was analyzed descriptively using likert scale, and to know the fourth purpose, data was analyzed descriptively and quantitatively. The results of research are; 1) The average of productive land which is used by farmers in Lewokeleng Village, Ile Boleng District, East Flores Regency is ​​0.50-1.0 ha. The majority of land which the respondents were working on is self-owned land. The management of vegetable farming, includes land preparation, seeding, planting, maintenance, harvesting and post harvest, and marketing. agriculture in research area is classified as developing agriculture. 2) The role of agricultural counselor in overcoming problems had faced by farmers, most farmers have felt the service of agricultural counselor, the role of the agricultural counselor are 40,36% as educator, 38,55% as informer, 40,48% as companion, 40,00% as consultant, and 40,55% as mentor. The frequency of agricultural counselor activities was low. 3) The perception of farmers on the role of agricultural counselor in increasing the productivity of horticultural crop farming in the village of Lewokeleng included "less good" category with maximum achievement percentage on 37,95% of the range of 36-51%. 4) All respondents faced the same problems which was lack of local government involvement, agricultural counselor involvement, assistance that is inconsistent with the needs of farmers, limited capital, lack of manpower and time, skills and experience of farmers, and markets

PERSEPSI ANGGOTA KELOMPOK TANI TERHADAP PERAN PENYULUHAN PERTANIAN DALAM MENINGKATKAN PRODUKSI USAHATANI PADI SAWAH

This research has been carried out in Tarus Village, Middle Kupang Subdistrict, Kupang Regency from April to May 2019 with the aim of: (1). Understanding perceptions of members of farmer groups toward the role of extension workers in increasing the production of lowland rice farming and. (2). Understanding the problems faced by farmers in increasing the production of lowland rice farming. The research method used in this study is a survey method. Samples used in this study were 32 farmers taken from one farmer group using the census method (saturated sampling). The type of data collected are primary data coluted by direct interviews with respondents guided by the questionnaire, while secondary data are obtained from searching written documents, related agencies and literature related to this study. The results of the analysis show that: (1) the perception of members of farmer groups toward the role of agricultural extension in the Village of Tarus is classified as high category wich is the persentase of mean score  in reacing the maximum score is 74.85%. This is evident from the fact that 32 members of the respondent farmer group there were 9 respondent farmers in (28.12%) had a fairly good perception, as many as 20 respondent farmers (62.5%), had a good perception and as many as 3 respondent farmers (9.38%) is Very good perception (2). Some respondent farmers experienced constraints in extension activities or farming activities such as limited capital. There are members of farmer groups who do not understand when attending counseling. Lack of facilities provided by extension agents, late in overcoming farmers' problems

PARTISIPASI PETANI DALAM PROGRAM PENINGKATAN PRODUKSI JAG- UNG PADA ZONA IIIay KABUPATEN KUPANG

This study aims to determine the level of farmer participation in the program of increasing the production of corn and know how the influence of socio-economic factors on the level of farmer participation in corn production improvement program in Zone IIIay District Kupang. The research method used is survey method. The determination of the sub-district sample was deter- mined by simple random sampling, and selected 2 Sub-districts namely Nekamese Sub-district and West Amarasi Sub-district. The sample villages were determined by simple random sampling and selected 2 villages from each sub-district of Niukbaun Village and Nekbaun Village (West Amarasi Sub-district) and Oemasi Village and Bone Village (Nekamese sub-district). Samples taken in this study amounted to 45 people. The results showed that: 1) Farmers participation rate in the program of increasing corn production in zone IIIay is in High category with percentage of 71,70%. 2) socioeconomic factors that have real effect on farmer participation rate in the program of increas- ing the production of maize are the factors of experience of farming, while the age factor, formal education, non-formal education and the number of family dependents have no significant effect to the farmer participation level in the program of increasing corn production in zone IIIayKupang District