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Analisis Beberapa Faktor Penyebab Kemiskinan Petani Di Kecamatan Kupang Timur – Kabupaten Kupang Melgiana S. Medah
Partner Vol 20, No 2 (2013): Edisi November
Publisher : Politeknik Pertanian Negeri Kupang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35726/jp.v20i2.19

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Causative factors of the East-Kupang farmers’ poverty was quite various, among other, the low availability of land for farmers, narrow farming land, semi-traditional technology, and low productivity of farming land. Those led to low income triggering poverty of the farmers. The purpose of this study was: 1) to describe the characteristics of poor farmers in the East Kupang subdistrict;  2) to identify the Contributing Factors to Farmers' Poverty in the East Kupang subdistrict. This applied quantitative descriptive method. Sampling technique applied the simple random sampling with a sample size of 160 farmers in the East Kupang subdistrict. Meanwhile, this employed the Path Analysis for data analysis. The results showed the characteristics of the poor farmers in the East Kupang subdistrict viewed from the low education of 62.50 percen and low working-capital of 66 percen. Utilization of semi-traditional agricultural technologies was 65.63 percen; 91 percent of farmers did not make a use of credit access; outpouring of working time in the agricultural sector ranged between 5-8 hours/ day; 73.75 percen and 43.75 percen of farmers quite often held five parties in 6 (six) months. Contributing factors to the farmers' poverty in the East Kupang subdistrict were the geographic and environmental factors 82.5 percen, followed by an economic factors 5.1 percen and social and cultural factors 3.2 percen and   income contributed to their poverty by 34.4 percen. Key words: poverty, personal and physical factors, economic factor, social and cultural factors, geographical and environmental factors
OPTIMIZATION OF AGRICULTURAL LAND USE THROUGH WATER SAVING AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AGRICULTURE Namah, Chris N.; Abineno, Jemseng C.; Siviardus Marjaya; Haryati M. Sengadji; Melgiana S. Medah; Dina V. Sinlae
International Journal Science and Technology Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): July: International Journal Science and Technology
Publisher : Asosiasi Dosen Muda Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56127/ijst.v3i2.1524

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Integrated agriculture is a combination of two activities, namely the agricultural Integrated agriculture is a combination of two activities, namely the agricultural sector and the livestock sector and is sometimes also known as the Livestock and Crop Integration System. By mastering technology, farmers can manage their resources more effectively, reduce dependence on outside parties, and create added value from their agricultural products. agriculture, but also as a driving force for a sustainable local economy. The aim of the research is to describe the use of agricultural technology through the application of water-saving and environmentally friendly agricultural technology and to realize community economic independence and preserve natural resources (soil nutrients). The research was carried out at the Tnao Mat Farmers Group Garden, III Bieto Hamlet, Niuk Baun Village, West Amaraasi District, Kupang Regency. The data collection methods used were observation, interviews and documentation. Next, experiments were carried out to produce Organic Fertilizer (Bokashi, POC and Drip Irrigation). The results obtained are that the environmentally friendly agricultural model has strengths greater than its weaknesses, as well as its opportunities greater than its threats. So farmers can be directed to dare to try environmentally friendly agricultural models to reduce production costs and increase quality agricultural products. Keywords: Production, Cucumis sativus L, SP-36, Cow manure