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Agro Bali: Agricultural Journal
ISSN : -     EISSN : 2655853X     DOI : https://doi.org/10.37637/ab.v2i2
Core Subject : Agriculture,
Agro Bali: Agricultural Journal is an information media that contains articles from research, theoretical studies, and scientific writings on agriculture especially agrotechnology i.e.: agronomy, horticulture, plant breeding, soil sciences, plant protection, and other pertinent field related to plant production.
Articles 425 Documents
Analyzing Perceived Risk and E-WOM Influence on Healthy Food Choices Among Generation Z in Malang City, Indonesia Bawana, Surya Praja Dwi; Maulidah, Silvana; Isaskar, Riyanti; Laili, Fitrotul
Agro Bali : Agricultural Journal Vol 8, No 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37637/ab.v8i2.2126

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The pandemic has shifted societal behavior towards a healthier lifestyle, with 7 out of 10 people in Indonesia desiring healthy food. Malang City, as one of the cities in East Java with many universities, has a significant Gen-Z population influencing the economic activities in the healthy food sector. This study explores the relationship between Perceived Risk and Purchase Decisions and the moderating role of Electronic Word of Mouth (E-WOM) among students in Malang City. Using quantitative methods and SEM-PLS analysis with 100 101 students from Universitas Brawijaya as respondents gathered through questionnaires, this study found that Perceived Risk significantly affects healthy food purchase decisions, and E-WOM is a significant moderating variable in this relationship. The study provides strategic recommendations for marketing and policies related to healthy food, including financial risk control through regular product price evaluations, the creation of social trends to reduce negative stigma among Gen-Z, improved production and delivery efficiency to speed up product reception, and maximizing the role of E-WOM through promoting positive reviews and educational content on social media to build a positive image and increase consumer loyalty.
Silica Application in Improving Growth and Production of Onion (Allium cepa L.) Under Drought Stress Sembiring, Perdinanta; Ginting, Jonathan; Hanum, Hamidah; Hutabarat, Rina C.
Agro Bali : Agricultural Journal Vol 8, No 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37637/ab.v8i2.2168

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Climate change contributes to greater drought severity, leading to the decline of crop production. This study aims to evaluate the role of silica in onion production under water-deficient conditions.  The research was conducted at the Technical Implementation Unit Benih Induk Palawija in Tanjung Selamat, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra Province. Randomized Block Design with factorial arrangement was employed in this study, comprising 4 different doses of silica (0, 0.48, 0.96 and 1.44 g per plant) at 3 different levels of drought (40, 60 and 80% water holding capacity (WHC)).  The results showed that silica did not give significant results on vegetative growth and its yield, except for its root dry weight and plant wet weight. The best plant development was demonstrated by onions exposed to 80% WHC, followed by plants with 60% and 40% WHC.  The application of silica 0.48 g on onions treated with 60% WHC has a greater increase in the production of onion bulbs. 
Orange Agro-Edutourism Development Strategy in Samar Village: An Effective and Appropriate Approach to Improve the Local Economy Pebrianto, Moh.; Yuliati, Yayuk; Kustanti, Asihing
Agro Bali : Agricultural Journal Vol 8, No 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37637/ab.v8i2.1929

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The Citrus Agroedutourism in Samar Village is an effort to optimize local potential by integrating agricultural education with community-based tourism. Despite its strong appeal, this destination faces several challenges, including weak management, limited digital promotion, a shortage of skilled human resources, and inadequate infrastructure. This study aims to analyze the most effective and appropriate development strategies to support sustainable local economic growth. This research adopts a mixed-method approach, with data collected through in-depth interviews, field observations, documentation, and literature review. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify core themes from participant narratives, which were then mapped into a qualitative SWOT quadrant to formulate context-based development strategies. The findings indicate that Samar Village's main strengths lie in its unique citrus commodity, strong community involvement, and educational tourism appeal. However, weaknesses such as limited expertise, minimal promotion, and financial constraints hinder development. The recommended strategies include human resource training, infrastructure improvement, digital branding enhancement, and multi-stakeholder collaboration involving the village government, BUMDes, and youth organizations. The study concludes that citrus-based agroedutourism has strong potential to serve as a model for sustainable village development that effectively contributes to improving community welfare. These findings offer important managerial implications, including the need for strategic planning based on local potential, institutional capacity building, and the integration of environmental sustainability, community empowerment, and educational tourism promotion.
Soil Quality Analysis and Land Management Direction on Dry Land Areas in Tejakula and Buleleng Districts, Indonesia Apriadi, Putu Agung; Trigunasih, Ni Made; Mega, I Made
Agro Bali : Agricultural Journal Vol 8, No 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37637/ab.v8i2.2102

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Declining agricultural yields on drylands in Tejakula Subdistrict are largely attributed to poor soil management practices, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive soil quality assessment. This study aims to evaluate soil quality, identify limiting factors, and map the spatial distribution of soil quality to guide appropriate land management strategies. The research was conducted from January to June 2024 across twelve sampling points in ten villages using a purposive sampling technique. Both disturbed and undisturbed soil samples were analyzed for physical, chemical, and biological indicators, including bulk density, porosity, soil texture, pH, C-organic, CEC, nutrients (N, P, K), and microbial biomass carbon (C-biomass). The Minimum Data Set (MDS) method and a weighted additive model were applied to calculate the Soil Quality Index (IKT). The results showed that all sampling sites were categorized as having very good soil quality, with IKT scores ranging from 16.3 to 19.6. The study concludes that although soil quality is generally high, targeted management interventions such as organic amendments and balanced fertilization are still necessary to address site-specific limiting factors and ensure land productivity.
Existence of Technical Efficiency Level of Melon Farming with the Greenhouse System in East Java, Indonesia Firmanda, Syauqi Agung; Hanani, Nuhfil; Asmara, Rosihan
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37637/ab.v8i2.1990

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The problem of land conversion is a crucial issue for increasing melon productivity. Adoption of greenhouse technology as an alternative solution in increasing crop productivity. This study aimed to assess the technical efficiency of melon farming with a greenhouse system as an alternative technology that may increase melon productivity. The research was conducted in East Java on 60 samples of greenhouse melon farmers. The estimation of technical efficiency is determined using the Stochastic Frontier Translog approach. Production inputs of labor, seeds, and organic fertilizer have a positive elasticity to increase greenhouse melon production. While land area, Anorganic fertilizers, pesticides, and nutrients do not have a significant effect on increasing greenhouse melon production. Most melon farmers in East Java can utilize production inputs of greenhouse technology efficiently, although 26.67% of farmers need help to use production inputs rationally. Technical efficiency achieved by melon farmers who adopt greenhouse technology is determined by the number of family dependents, extension intensity, farmer group participation, and partnership relationships. The main employment status of melon farmers has a negative influence on increasing the technical efficiency of melon greenhouse farming. Regeneration of farmers and input subsidies in the form of organic fertilizers are essential to have a greater impact on melon farmers who apply greenhouse technology in the long term
Manokwari Rice Farmers Adaptation: Response to Rice Price Fluctuations Mikhael, Mikhael; Tapi, Triman; Arfah, Aziza Noor Sheha
Agro Bali : Agricultural Journal Vol 8, No 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37637/ab.v8i2.2264

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The rice price fluctuations are a significant challenge for farmers in Indonesia, including in Manokwari, West Papua, which plays a strategic role as a food granary. This research aims to (1) identify the various adaptation strategies of rice farmers in Manokwari Regency in facing rice price fluctuations; (2) analyze internal factors (such as social capital, access to resources, farmer household characteristics); and (3) analyze external factors (such as government policies, institutional support, local market conditions) that influence these adaptation decisions. This research addresses the gap in in-depth studies on specific adaptation dynamics in Manokwari. Using a mixed-methods approach with a sequential exploratory design, qualitative data (in-depth interviews, observations) and quantitative data (questionnaire surveys) were collected from rice farmers in Prafi District. Data were analyzed thematically for qualitative data and using descriptive statistics and logistic regression for quantitative data. The research findings indicate that farmers adopt various adaptation strategies such as income diversification, the use of new technologies, and changes in cultivation practices. Influential external factors include government policies related to prices, market conditions, and institutional support. Significant internal factors include adaptive capacity, social capital, access to resources, as well as literacy levels and trust in others, which proved to be highly significant in strategy adoption. Price fluctuations have a tangible impact on the socio-economic aspects of farmers, pressuring income and welfare. This research concludes that enhancing farmers' adaptive capacity requires holistic interventions that comprehensively address internal and external factors.
Enhancing Regional Economy through the Development of a Coconut Sugar-Based Industry in Indragiri Hilir Regency, Indonesia Desrial, Ahmad; Syaukat, Yusman; Sarma, Ma'mun
Agro Bali : Agricultural Journal Vol 8, No 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37637/ab.v8i2.2138

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The coconut sugar industry in Indragiri Hilir Regency shows good potential due to the high demand for coconut sugar products. However, this potential has not been optimally utilized and there is still low interest from farmers to be involved in this industry, even though the availability of raw materials is very abundant. This study aims to analyze the added value of coconut sugar production between tenant farmers and owner farmers using the Hayami method and formulate development strategies for the coconut sugar industry to improve the regional economy through SWOT and QSPM analysis. This research plays an important role in encouraging the development of the coconut sugar industry as a coconut-derived product that can increase community income and local economic growth. Increase community income and local economic growth.   Data collection methods used include surveys, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and literature studies. The results show that with a scheme of 50 coconut trees, each liter of coconut sap generates an added value of IDR 2,794 (71.93%) in the leased coconut system and IDR 3,318 (85.44%) in the owned coconut system. Average monthly production is 462.69 kg, requiring 2,382.69 liters of nira, with profits reaching Rp 2,046 per kg (leased) and Rp 2,571 per kg (owned). The development of the coconut sugar industry is in the “Grow and Build” phase, and although it has high growth potential, there are still several challenges to be faced, including limitations in distribution, infrastructure, and capital. The findings of this study can be applied in local government policies through the preparation of coconut product regulations, integration of the One Village One Product (OVOP) concept in village programs, facilitation of business groups and training by relevant agencies, support for product diversification (liquid sugar and ant sugar) through MSMEs, and promotion of local product branding to increase competitiveness in national and export markets.
Analysis of Factors Influencing Seed Breeder’s Decisions to Certify Rice Seeds in North Sumatra Province, Indonesia Widari, Tenni Sri; Chalil, Diana; Sidique, Shaufique F.
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37637/ab.v8i2.2303

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The number of breeding rice seeds in North Sumatra Province is decreasing every year. This will have an impact on the availability of rice seeds for farmers. Meanwhile, a certification process is needed to produce quality rice seeds.  The aim of this research is to analyze how the differences in factors such as level of education, knowledge of certifying seeds, experience as a seed breeder, seed selling price, land area, and rice seed production costs can influence the seed breeder's decision to certify the rice seeds produced. The method used is the Average Difference Test with Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) Test with sample determination using saturated samples (census) totaling 44 seed breeder groups. The results of the analysis show that the variables of knowledge, experience, selling price, and production costs differ significantly for each decision taken by seed breeders in rice seed certification activities. While the variables of education level and land area are not significantly different, this is because the education level of the seed breeder group is almost the same, namely an average of high school / vocational high school graduates, while the area of land controlled by the seed breeder group is also not significantly different between the 3 groups, the average land area of the Non-Seed Certification group is 16.25 ha, the average land area of the Unfinished Seed Certification group is 17.42 ha, and the average land area for the Seed Certification group is 27.35 ha.
Analysis of Factors Affecting the Decision to Grant “KUR” in the Agricultural Sector at PT XYZ in Malang District, Indonesia Jihad, Fajri Dhaniar Mohammad; Riana, Fitria Dina
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37637/ab.v8i2.1994

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Small enterprises frequently struggle with funding, which is why the government has responded by distributing People's Business Credit (KUR) as a solution. This kind of loan is a soft credit meant for small business owners with feasible ventures but little funding. This study aims to determine the influence of several factors on the decision to grant People's Business Credit (KUR) in the agricultural sector by PT XYZ in Malang District, Indonesia, focusing on the history of relationships with banks, business experience, business profits, and the amount of the proposed loan. This study uses a quantitative approach with data collected through questionnaires. The population consists of business owners in the agricultural sector who utilize government-provided KUR funds. The sampling technique used is cluster sampling at Bank XYZ. The sample in this study consists of 307 agricultural entrepreneurs who benefit from the KUR funds provided by Bank XYZ. The results of this research show that: Factors that influence the decision of Bank XYZ Singosari Unit in granting People's Business Credit (KUR) in the agricultural sector include the history of relationships with banks, business experience, business profits, and the amount of the proposed loan has a significant effect on the decision to grant KUR. While the term of the proposed loan does not affect the decision to grant KUR, the dominant factor that most influenced the decision to grant KUR to prospective debtors in the agricultural sector, based on the value of the effective contribution, was the business experience variable.
Drives of Agricultural Entrepreneurship: A Scoping Review Nadapdap, Hendrik Johannes; Suharno, Suharno; Fariyanti, Anna; Syaukat, Yusman
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37637/ab.v8i2.1996

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Agricultural entrepreneurship has the potential to drive economic development. Identifying the factors that influence the orientation towards agricultural entrepreneurship can aid in designing intervention programs that encourage farmers to develop entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector. This study aims to review scholarly articles related to the factors that promote entrepreneurial orientation in the agricultural field. A Scoping Review was conducted with the following eligibility criteria: a) academic articles from Scopus, Science Direct, Ebsco, and Wiley, b) articles published within the last 10 years, from 2015 to 2024, c) written in English, d) the study population are farmers, and e) the measured impact is agricultural entrepreneurship. Article management was done using Mendeley with a four-stage article selection process, including identification, screening, eligibility, and inclusion. Over the past 10 years, there have been 12 articles related to the factors driving farmers' entrepreneurial orientation, with seven variables most frequently identified: knowledge support, market access, networks, association membership, experience, risk-taking, access to internet, and radio. Knowledge support provides crucial information and skills for decision-making and opportunity utilization. Market access enhances farmer entrepreneurship by providing information and value-added services. Participation in farmer associations improves skills, information access, business mindset, and technology adaptation. Experience and risk-taking form a strong foundation for entrepreneurial behavior, enabling the identification of opportunities, development of innovative solutions, and risk management. Access to the internet and radio serves as a medium for farmers to obtain agricultural information.