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Journal : Jurnal Agrosilvopasture-Tech

Analisis Peran Penyuluh Pertanian dalam Pengembangan Usaha Tani Jambu Mete (Studi Kasus: Kelurahan Watulea, Kecamatan Gu, Kabupaten Buton Tengah) Yusran, Muhammad; Sahusilawane, Aphrodite M; Damanik, Inta P N
Jurnal Agrosilvopasture-Tech Vol 4 No 1 (2025): Jurnal Agrosilvopasture-Tech
Publisher : Universitas Pattimura

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/j.agrosilvopasture-tech.2025.4.1.46

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The objective of this research was to analyze the role of agricultural extension worker in developing cashew farming in Watulea Village, Gu District, Buton Tengah Regency based on productivity of cashew farm that still in low category, whereas this village is one of the cashew production centers in Sulawesi Tenggara Province. There were various problems faced by cashew farmers which require the presence of agricultural extension workers as mentor, facilitator and organizer. Respondents were 60 cashew farmers representing 120 cashew farmers in this area and were taken at simple random sampling using lottery numbers from a list of names of all cashew farmers. Primary data was collected through structured interview with respondents using questionnaires; while secondary data was collected from various literature sources and related agencies such as the local village head's office. Data analysis was carried out descriptively qualitatively using data tabulation and preparing intervals for each research variable based on the highest value (score) and the lowest value (score). The result showed that according to farmers' assessment, the three roles of extension worker have been carried out well, there were only a few indicators in the role of instructor that still need to be improved, namely training farmers to choose and use medicines to prevent and control pests and diseases as well as fertilizers appropriately. Also developing ideas or concepts and putting them into practice to motivate farmers to develop farming businesses. As facilitator, extension workers have been considered good by farmers, as well as as organizer.
Peran Penyuluh Pertanian dan Tingkat Pemberdayaan Petani Holtikultura di Desa Layeni Kecamatan Teon Nila Serua Latuheru, Joseph; Sahusilawane, Aphrodite M; Far Far, Risyart A
Jurnal Agrosilvopasture-Tech Vol 4 No 1 (2025): Jurnal Agrosilvopasture-Tech
Publisher : Universitas Pattimura

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/j.agrosilvopasture-tech.2025.4.1.114

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This study aims to analyze the role of extension workers in Layeni Village. This study uses a qualitative descriptive research approach. This research was conducted in Layeni Village, Teon Nila District. The sample in this study was 40 respondents. The data collection techniques used in the study were questionnaires, observations, and documentation, with data analysis used, namely, qualitative descriptive data analysis and simple statistics. The results of the study showed that 1) The role of extension workers as facilitators was 24 respondents (60%), the role of extension workers as marketing partners was 25 respondents (62.5%), and the role of extension workers as motivators was 25 respondents (62.5%). 2) The level of farmer empowerment based on the indicator of the level of farmer's ability to obtain information was in the moderate category, namely 26 respondents (65%), then the level of farmer empowerment in the level of farmer's ability to make decisions was in the moderate category, namely 27 respondents (67.5)% and the last at the level of farmer's ability to partner was in the moderate category, namely 28 respondents (70%).