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Struktur Jaringan dan Mekanisme Distribusi Benih Unggul melalui Analisis Jejaring Sosial: Perspektif Petani Jagung di Kabupaten Garut Silitonga, Ditanisa Amira; Saidah, Zumi; Wulandari, Eliana
Society Vol 14 No 1 (2026): Society
Publisher : Laboratorium Rekayasa Sosial, Jurusan Sosiologi, FISIP Universitas Bangka Belitung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33019/society.v14i1.1095

Abstract

Maize is a strategic agricultural commodity used both as a food source and as a major component of animal feed, making increased production increasingly important. One way to improve maize productivity is to use superior maize seeds. However, farmers’ access to these seeds remains uneven due to constraints in the distribution system. This study analyzes the social network structure of the maize seed distribution system and identifies the key actors influencing farmers’ access to seeds, information, and solutions. Using a Social Network Analysis (SNA) approach with an ego-network perspective, the study was conducted in two maize-producing sub-districts in Garut Regency and involved 100 farmers selected through stratified random sampling. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using Gephi 0.10. The results show that the seed distribution network is direct, heterogeneous, and relatively sparse, with farmers connected mainly to specific central actors rather than through intermediary channels. Farm shops, fellow farmers, and government assistance programmes occupy dominant positions in the network, indicating the importance of market-based mechanisms, informal farmer networks, and state support in shaping seed access. In contrast, local institutional actors, particularly cooperatives and farmer groups, have not played an optimal role in the distribution network. These findings suggest that improving farmers’ access to superior maize seeds requires strengthening local farmer institutions, increasing coordination among distribution actors, and reducing dependence on a limited number of dominant actors.
Co-Authors Abhyasa Hardhiawan Adi Prasetya Muammar Adrian, Samuel Agriani Hermita Sadeli Alharitsza, Elshafira Almas Dwi Nurshadrina Anggi Sahru Romdon Annisa Fitri Arumdewi, Melfa Annisa Asri Widyasanti Aviola, Zulaika Bajrah, Muhammad Rian Damanik, Marisa Didik, Editya Nugraha Dika Supyandi Dini Rochdiani Drajat, Luthfi Zakaria Eddy Renaldy Eka Purna Yudha Elfa, Muhammad Okiba Jauhari Eliana Wulandari Elly Rasmikayati Elwinda, Derifa Shafa Endah Djuwendah Erna Rachmawati Ernah Ernah Eti Suminartika Harianto Harianto Hartoyo Hartoyo Haya, Faiza Nasywa Hepi Hapsari Hesty Nurul Utami I Putu Sindhu Respati Widhiguna Idham Parhanudin Irfan Ghani, Mohammad Istiqomah, Nabilla Jihan Marha Karimah, Bella Esla Kartika, Nadhifa Komalawati Kuswarini Kusno Latifa, Nadya Hasna Lestari, Ayuningtyas Puji Lies Sulistyowati Lies Sulistyowati Lucyana Trimo Lucyana Trimo, Lucyana Medah, Fenycia Utari Firstianti Nabila Ananda Putri Novianda Fawaz Khairunnisa Novianda Fawaz Khairunnisa Nur Syamsiah Nur Syamsiyah Nurrahman, Iqbal O Hasbiansyah Pandi Pardian Pebriyanti, Viyana Pratiwi, Pharaz Gemilang Putri, Safira Aulia Rahmah, Ulya Rahman, Naufal Ramadhani, Nadhifa Zahra Ramahani, Cinta Rani Andriani Budi Kusumo Ratna Winandi Asmarantaka Reina Ayu Cecilia Resa Ana Dina Rizky Amalia Ronnie S Natawidjaja Ronnie S. Natawidjaja Samuel Lantip Wicaksono Sara Ratna Qanti SETIAWAN, IWAN Setiyaningrum, Kayla Amina Siahaan, Emil Morris Gumanti Silitonga, Ditanisa Amira Siregar, Rini Natalia Subikha, Ikha Sucipto, Ossy Alfiani Sulistyodewi Nur Wiyono SUPYANDI, DIKA Syakirotin, Muthiah Syifa Herliani Trimo, Lucyana Trisna Insan Noor Tuti Karyani Vina Rachmadina Widia Kintan Sabila Firdaus Yosini Deliana Zein, Nufika Shilhan