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Enhancing Agricultural Practices through ICT: The Diffusion and Impact of the Among Tani Application in Batu City, Indonesia Alim, Syahirul; Permadi, Angga Sukmara Christian; Firmantoro, Verdy
Jurnal Perencanaan Pembangunan: The Indonesian Journal of Development Planning Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024): August 2024
Publisher : Ministry of National Development Planning Republic of Indonesia/Bappenas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36574/jpp.v8i2.604

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This study examines the implementation and impact of the Among Tani application, a digital platform designed to support farmers in Batu City, Indonesia, as part of a broader smart city initiative. Utilizing a qualitative approach, the research investigates the diffusion process of the application, its role as a virtual communication medium, and its effects on organizational structures within farmer groups. The study reveals a staged adoption process influenced by factors such as farmer age and crop vulnerability. While the application has enhanced access to agricultural information and improved pest management, challenges including the digital divide and integration with traditional practices persist. The findings highlight the complex interplay between digital innovation and existing agricultural systems, emphasizing the need for context-sensitive approaches in implementing agricultural technologies. This research contributes to the understanding of digital agriculture's potential in supporting sustainable rural development and provides insights for future smart city initiatives in agricultural contexts.
Integrating environmental issues in the policy agenda by the ruling parties in East Java, Indonesia Alim, Syahirul; Firmantoro, Verdy; Permadi, Angga Sukmara Christian
Otoritas : Jurnal Ilmu Pemerintahan Vol. 14 No. 3 (2024): (December 2024)
Publisher : Department of Government Studies, Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26618/ojip.v14i3.16337

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This research explores how green ideologies are embedded in the policy agendas of ruling parties, including the three main political parties that won the 2020 local head elections in East Java Province, Indonesia. The research approach used is mixed methods, with quantitative and qualitative analysis to understand the awareness, discourse, and strategy of environmental issues in the policy agenda of the winning political parties. The results show that within political parties, sustainability considerations are largely reactive, oriented towards short-term goals, and mainly used for instrumental purposes. Despite the existing literature, parties that are more likely to survive electorally are in areas where voters are highly concerned about environmental issues and have different party strategies in terms of general policy. However, in East Java province, the increasing public concern for environmental issues has not been used as a strategic tool by political parties. These findings suggest that moving beyond superficial environmental initiatives towards strategic environmental integration can improve electoral competitiveness and promote sustainable development. The results suggest that by aligning their strategies with broader sustainability goals and adopting proactive measures for environmental management, regional political parties in East Java can not only respond to short-term electoral pressures; they can even begin to resolve some of the key sustainability challenges that underpin future electoral success and the quality of governance in their regions.