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Comparative Analysis of Integrated Crop Management (ICM) Implementation on Hybrid Maize Production and Farmers’ Income (Zea mays L.) Dinar Dinar; Ida Marina; Milla Syamsiah; Sri Umyati; Dety Sukmawati
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 12 No 2 (2026)
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v12i2.14306

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Hybrid maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the strategic commodities in Indonesia that plays an important role in supporting national food security and farmers’ income. One of the technologies introduced to improve maize productivity is Integrated Crop Management (ICM), which integrates several agronomic practices such as the use of improved varieties, optimal plant population, balanced fertilization, and integrated pest management. However, the level of ICM adoption among farmers is still varied, which may affect production performance and farm income. This study aimed to evaluate the implementation of Integrated Crop Management (ICM) technology and to compare the production and income of hybrid maize farmers who implement ICM technology and those who do not. The research used a quantitative survey approach involving hybrid maize farmers as respondents. Data was collected through field observations, interviews, and farm records. The results showed that the implementation of ICM technology significantly improved hybrid maize production and farmers’ income. Farmers implementing ICM technology achieved an average income of IDR 6,247,824 per hectare per planting season, while farmers applying non-ICM practices earned IDR 2,475,494 per hectare per planting season. The higher income was mainly driven by better crop management practices, including optimal plant population, balanced fertilization, and integrated pest management. These findings indicate that Integrated Crop Management technology contributes to improving production efficiency and farm profitability. Therefore, strengthening the dissemination and adoption of ICM technology is important to enhance the sustainability of hybrid maize farming systems
Adoption of Organic Fertilizer Use in the Cultivation of IF 20 Rice Varieties by the Gemah Ripah Farmers’ Group as Part of the Agricultural Revolution Initiative Dety Sukmawati; Ida Marina; Dede Mahmiludin; Ai Komariah
Unram Journal of Community Service Vol. 7 No. 3 (2026): September
Publisher : Pascasarjana Universitas Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/ujcs.v7i3.1777

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Sumedang Regency is one of the main food buffer zones in West Java, yet rice productivity is threatened by soil degradation caused by excessive use of inorganic fertilizers. This initiative aims to encourage the adoption of organic fertilizers, including rice husk biochar and fermented animal manure, and to raise farmers’ awareness of sustainable soil fertility. Implemented in May 2026 in Banyuasih Village, Tanjungkerta District, the initiative included soil test-based outreach, technical mentoring, and demonstration plots covering 2 hectares. Results show that adoption rates rose from 33.3% to 88.9% of farmers; soil organic matter content increased from 1.85% to 2.12%; rice growth and yield components (IF 20) improved by up to 31.3%; and estimated yield increased by 24.1% compared to conventional practices. It is concluded that combining scientific evidence, accessible inputs, and intensive mentoring effectively accelerates the adoption of sustainable agricultural technologies.