<![CDATA[This study aims to analyze the effects of partnership systems and organic farming application on organic rice production in Banyuwangi Regency. The study employed a quantitative approach using a Partial Least Squares–Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) model, analyzed with SmartPLS 4. The study population consisted of organic rice farmers partnering with organic rice producers in Banyuwangi Regency, with a total population of 98 farmers. The sampling technique employed purposive sampling, resulting in 50 active farmer respondents who met the predetermined criteria. This study involves three main constructs: partnership system, organic farming practices, and organic rice production, with organic farming practices positioned as a mediator variable. Data were collected through observation, interviews, documentation, and questionnaires. The results showed that the partnership system had a positive and significant effect on the application of organic farming application (β = 0.452; p = 0.048). However, the partnership system did not have a direct significant effect on organic rice production (β = 0.146; p = 0.136). Meanwhile, the application of organic farming application had a positive and significant effect on organic rice production (β = 0.770; p 0.001). The mediation test indicates that organic farming application fully mediated (indirect-only mediation) the effect of the partnership system on organic rice production, with a coefficient of determination (R²) for organic rice production of 0.715. These findings imply that increasing organic rice production through agribusiness partnerships can be most effectively achieved by strengthening the proper application of organic farming techniques.]]>
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