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Farmer Behavior in Cocoa Farming Activities in Gitak Demung Village, Gangga District, North Lombok Regency Nurdani Fajriani; Mulyati Mulyati; Suwardji Suwardji
Unram Journal of Community Service Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): June
Publisher : Pascasarjana Universitas Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/ujcs.v5i2.633

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The aims of this study is to investigate farmers' behavior in cocoa farming activities in dryland farming in Gitak Demung Subvillage, Village of Gangga, Sub-district of North Lombok District. The research was conducted using surveys and in-depth interviews (FGD) to collect data on the cultivation practices carried out by cocoa farmers and the factors that influence their behavior (How Many Samples were taken). The survey results showed that farmers in Gitak Demung Village have a very good level of behavior, with the majority of farmers implementing good cultivation practices and in accordance with recommendations. In-depth interviews revealed that farmers' knowledge and awareness of good cultivation practices are the main factors influencing their behavior. In addition, adequate access to resources and technology also plays an important role in shaping good farmer behavior. The findings suggest that the extension and education efforts that have been undertaken by the government, agricultural institutions, and related organizations have had a positive impact in improving farmers' behavior. In conclusion, this study concludes that farmers in cocoa farming activities in Gitak Demung sub-village a very good level of behavior, and improvements in farmers' knowledge and access to agricultural resources and technology need to be considered to maintain and improve this good behavior to achieve sustainable agricultural production of cacao
Adaptasi Agronomis Tiga Varietas Sorgum Manis (Sorghum bicolor L.) Terhadap Dua Agroekologi Lahan Kering di Pulau Lombok, Indonesia Fahrudin Fahrudin; Suwardji Suwardji; Lalu Sukardi; Sukartono Sukartono; I Gusti Lanang Parta Tanaya; Tri Rachmanto
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 12 No 4 (2026)
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v12i4.13202

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Lombok Island, Indonesia, possesses approximately 893,758 ha of dryland with significant potential for developing drought-tolerant crops such as sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) to strengthen food security in semi-arid regions. This study evaluated the agronomic adaptation of three sweet sorghum varieties, namely Bioguma 3, Soper 9, and Numbu, under two contrasting dryland agroecosystems: clay-textured Vertisol in East Lombok (pH 6.8, organic C 2.2%, CEC 64.6 me/100 g) and sandy loam Entisol in North Lombok (pH 6.3, organic C 1.0%, CEC 15.9 me/100 g). The experiment employed a randomized complete block design with four replications, observing stem biomass, leaf biomass, and grain yield at 75, 90, and 105 DAS. Results demonstrated that soil physical and chemical properties strongly influenced varietal performance. The Vertisol soil, characterized by high cation exchange capacity and moisture retention, significantly enhanced vegetative growth, with Bioguma 3 producing the highest stem biomass (75.00 tons/ha) and leaf biomass (8.18 tons/ha). In contrast, the Entisol soil generated lower biomass yields (41.64 tons/ha stems and 5.55 tons/ha leaves) but supported more stable grain production across varieties. Soper 9 recorded the highest grain yield, reaching 6.09 tons/ha on Vertisol and 4.70 tons/ha on Entisol. These findings highlight the importance of integrating appropriate varietal selection with soil management strategies to improve dryland agricultural productivity and promote sustainable food security.