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Agricultural Extension Governance and Services in Responding to Problems of the Agricultural Sector and Extension Institutions Subejo, Subejo; Zain, Hanita Athasari; Akhda, Najmu Tsaqib; Salim, Ishadiyanto; Bunda, Agrit Kirana; Guslimantasya, Pristianti Krisna; Nurhasanah, Septi; Aida, Fairuz Husna; Fauziah, Beny Nabila Happy
Agrisocionomics: Jurnal Sosial Ekonomi Pertanian Vol 9, No 3 (2025): November 2025
Publisher : Faculty of Animal and Agricultural Science, Diponegoro University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/agrisocionomics.v9i3.25829

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Agricultural extension services that are currently following the decentralization era require a participatory extension approach in line the needs of farmers in each region. This mixed-method study looked at the condition of agricultural extension governance and services at local level which characterized by agricultural resource based on economic development, namely Purworejo Regency, Central Java Province, in responding to problems in the agricultural sector and extension institutions. The research results show that the governance of extension services in Purworejo Regency faces the issue of lack of capacity building o extension agents with excessive workload and minimal staff. In contrast, extension agents have a pile of tasks that must be done individually, without inadequate support on facilities and sufficient budget to support extension services to farmers. The impact of climate change, such as an increase in pests and plant diseases and water crisis, have become major problems in the agricultural sector. This study suggests a policy and program to build extension agents' capacity and a more organized governance of extension institutions.
THE UTILIZATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT FARMING SYSTEM IN PURWOREJO REGENCY Nurhasanah, Septi; Subejo, Subejo; Untari, Dyah Woro; Wastutiningsih, Sri Peni
SEPA: Jurnal Sosial Ekonomi Pertanian dan Agribisnis Vol 23, No 2 (2026): SEPTEMBER (IN PRESS)
Publisher : Universitas Sebelas Maret

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/sepa.v23i2.114114

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Technological development has encouraged the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in agriculture to support smarter, more efficient, and sustainable farming systems. This study is novel in examining ICT utilization across three contrasting topographies within a single regency, and in finding that farming experience reduces — rather than increases — ICT use, while land area outweighs access-based factors such as device ownership. Purworejo Regency is a relevant area for such analysis due to its varied land characteristics. This study aimed to identify the factors influencing ICT utilization among smallholder farmers who are members of farmer groups in Purworejo Regency. A quantitative descriptive approach was employed through a survey of 87 farmers in three subdistricts representing topographical variation, namely Bener, Ngombol, and Purwodadi. The data were analyzed using multiple linear regression. The results showed that farming experience had a negative and significant effect, while land area had a positive and significant effect on ICT utilization. Meanwhile, age, education, status in farmer groups, land status, and number of ICT devices owned had no significant effect. The novelty of this study lies in its focus on smallholder farmers in a geographically diverse agricultural area and in examining the local level determinants of ICT use. These findings provide useful insights for developing more targeted agricultural digitalization policies and extension programs.