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The Influence of Farm Road Construction on Agriculture in Banjarnegara Regency Diah Setyorini Gunawan; Icuk Rangga Bawono; Rifda Naufalin; Hery Awan Susanto; Anzar Alfat Firdaus
Agrisocionomics: Jurnal Sosial Ekonomi Pertanian Vol 10, No 1 (2026): Maret 2026
Publisher : Faculty of Animal and Agricultural Science, Diponegoro University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/agrisocionomics.v10i1.28085

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Farm roads are essential infrastructure that support agricultural business activities by improving access and transportation efficiency. This research aims to assess the impact of farm roads on agricultural productivity and to explore the related challenges and opportunities in Banjarnegara Regency. The study employs both primary and secondary data, with primary data collected through survey methods. Respondents were rice farmers from eight sub-districts in Banjarnegara Regency, providing diverse insights into local farming conditions. The data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test. The findings reveal a significant difference in farmer productivity prior to and following the construction of Farm Roads. The majority of respondents (60.34 percent) experienced an increase in productivity, indicating the presence of farm roads in Banjarnegara Regency has a beneficial effect on the local agricultural community. However, 13.79 percent of respondents reported a decline in productivity, while 25.87 percent had no change in productivity. The challenges and potential related to Farm Roads in the surveyed areas are largely representative of those in other areas of Banjarnegara Regency. This issue warrants attention from relevant local government agencies, as adequate Farm Roads are essential for farmers. These roads are not only vital for accessing farmland but also for transporting agricultural inputs and harvests. Improved access and transportation can significantly enhance agricultural productivity in Banjarnegara Regency. 
An Analytical Hierarchy Process-Based Evaluation of Food Estate Location Selection: A Case Study in Central Java Poppy Arsil; Rifda Naufalin; Hana Hanifa; Ratna Satriani; Dhifan Kemal Akbar; Icuk Rangga Bawono; Rifky Dwi Prastomo
Journal of Applied Agricultural Science and Technology Vol. 10 No. 2 (2026): Articles in Press
Publisher : Green Engineering Society

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55043/jaast.v10i2.418

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The food estate program is a governmental initiative designed to facilitate the integrated development of food systems within a designated area, including agriculture, plantations, and animal husbandry. The objective of the present study is first to identify the most suitable agricultural crop according to local determining characteristics; and second, to evaluate the land's suitability for each chosen agricultural crop. This study employed a combination of qualitative and quantitative methodologies. The qualitative study focused on the identification and analysis of the criteria used for the selection of suitable food estate locations and the determination of promising commodities within the study area. This was achieved through a series of focus group discussions (FGDs). Three FGDs were conducted with participants comprising provincial and regency-level government decision-makers and experts from local universities. Their insights contribute to the formulation and refinement of the selection indicators relevant to local conditions. The quantitative study employed the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), enabling a systematic evaluation of expert priorities. To assess and rank the importance of key criteria influencing location selection decisions, eleven experts were interviewed. The AHP results have identified seven main criteria as being essential for determining the suitable locations for food estates in Purbalingga Regency. Pineapple has been identified as the most suitable, promising commodity for food estate development in Purbalingga Regency, as determined by the integrated assessment. This determination is based on the compatibility of pineapple with local environmental conditions, its market potential, and stakeholder preferences.