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AKSELERASI PEMBANGUNAN PERTANIAN WILAYAH TERTINGGAL MELALUI PENGUATAN KAPASITAS PETANI DAN KELOMPOK TANI Kurnia Suci Indraningsih; Dewa K S Swastika
Forum penelitian Agro Ekonomi Vol 39, No 2 (2021): Forum penelitian Agro Ekonomi : In Press
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21082/fae.v39n2.2021.147-163

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The livelihood of the people who live in underdeveloped regions mostly depends on the natural resources-based economy. Agriculture is still the main source of income for those living in disadvantaged regions. Most farmers have low agricultural knowledge and skills. To improve the economy in those areas, facilitating policies and funding are needed. Strengthening the capacity of farmers is also one of the important policies. The study aims to analyze the capacity building of farmers and farmer groups. The method used in the study is a review of various references. Although government support in funding and facilitation is needed, government support should not create dependence on farmers, instead, it should make farmers independent. Soft loans with simple procedures are believed to be more educated than providing free inputs assistance. The government should also prioritize counseling and mentoring to improve the capacity of farmers. Training of trainers for extension workers should be carried out regularly to update knowledge and improve competence, so they can transfer the latest knowledge and skills to farmers. Good knowledge and skills and high capacity can create strong and independent farmers, in turn, they are able to become productive rural economic actors.
TINJAUAN HISTORIS TEKNOLOGI VARIETAS UNGGUL DAN PROGRAM INTENSIFIKASI DALAM PENINGKATAN PRODUKTIVITAS PADI BERKELANJUTAN Dewa K S Swastika; Adang Agustian; Achmad Suryana; Chairul Muslim; nFn Sunarsih; Resty Puspa Perdana
Forum penelitian Agro Ekonomi Vol 39, No 2 (2021): Forum penelitian Agro Ekonomi : In Press
Publisher : Pusat Sosial Ekonomi dan Kebijakan Pertanian

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21082/fae.v39n2.2021.103-114

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Since 1943 hundreds of superior varieties of rice have been released, but domestic rice production has not been able to meet the national rice needs. One of the main problems is the decrease in fertile land due to continuous land conversion. Therefore, the main mainstay in increasing rice production is increasing productivity through technological improvements. For this reason, Balitbangtan continues to create new high-yielding varieties of rice through plant breeding. More than 200 high-yielding varieties of rice have been produced to meet the challenge of increasing productivity. This paper aims to examine the historical profile of the creation of superior rice varieties in line with intensification programs and their role in increasing national rice production. The study was conducted using a desk study approach, which was to examine secondary data and literature from various publications. The results of the study showed that the creation of high-yielding varieties accompanied by various intensification programs has succeeded in increasing rice productivity in a sustainable manner. The challenge for Balitbangtan is the creation of new high-yielding varieties with higher yields than those currently available.