Proceedings of Jogjakarta Communication Conference (JCC)
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): The 7th Jogjakarta Communication Conference (JCC)

Participatory Communication Model for Strengthening Partnership Relations between PT Sukses Mantap Sejahtera and Sugarcane Farmers in Dompu Regency

Muhammad Iqbal (Universitas Aisyiyah Yogyakarta)
Hari Akbar Sugiantoro (Universitas Aisyiyah Yogyakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

Agribusiness partnerships between companies and farmers often face communication challenges that may affect the sustainability of the partnership. This study aims to analyze the implementation of participatory communication in the agribusiness partnership between PT Sukses Mantap Sejahtera (PT SMS) and sugarcane farmers in Dompu Regency. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, field observations, and document analysis, and analyzed using thematic analysis with source triangulation. The findings show that participatory communication is reflected in two-way dialogue, transparency of information, relatively equal relationships, and farmers’ involvement in decision-making related to sugarcane business management. These communication practices help build trust, strengthen coordination, and support the sustainability of the partnership. The study also proposes a participatory communication model emphasizing dialogic interaction and information transparency as the foundation of company–farmer relations.

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Journal Info

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jcc

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Subject

Social Sciences

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Proceedings of Jogjakarta Communication Conference (JCC) is the media to publish conference scientific articles received from the annual conference JCC started on 2019. This proceeding also published annually with the scope of communication science related to various topics Related topic with ...