International Journal of Educational Practice and Policy
Vol 1, No 1 (2023): June 2023

Analysis of the Role of Farmer Groups in Increasing the Income of the Community of Jumateguh Village Bunturaja District

Sonia Simamora (Universitas Negeri Medan)
Yusnadi Yusnadi (Universitas Negeri Medan)
Muhammad Takwin Machmud (Universitas Negeri Medan)



Article Info

Publish Date
17 Aug 2023

Abstract

This study aims to explain the role of farmer groups in increasing the income of the people of Jumateguh Village, Banturaja District. The qualitative approach using descriptive methods and data collection techniques including observation, interviews, and documentation. The results shows there are three roles of farmer groups in the Jumateguh village community, namely as a forum for discussion for group members in solving a problem by finding solutions together through discussion forums, secondly as a forum for information for group members in obtaining information from extension agents regarding how to  choosing good/superior plant seeds, as well as handling pests and diseases that attack plants, and the third as a production unit, namely providing production facilities and infrastructure such as tanks for spraying pesticides and insecticides on plants and tripe machines to clean grass that disturbs plants.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJEPP

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

International Journal of Educational Practice and Policy (IJEPP) is an interdisciplinary journal that publishes innovative educational research and writing from scholars throughout the world. IJEPP aims to offer a place for researchers to exchange information, principles, and expertise in the area ...