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HUBUNGAN KOMPETENSI PETANI DENGAN KINERJA USAHATANI NILAM DI DESA AHUANGGULURI KECAMATAN BAITO KABUPATEN KONAWE SELATAN
Jurnal Ilmiah Penyuluhan dan Pengembangan Masyarakat, Vol. 6 No. 3 (2026), hlm. 307–319
Abstrak
Despite the preeminent global position of Indonesia in patchouli oil production, with the Sulawesi region constituting the predominant production hub, the discrepancy between potential and actual performance is attributable to several factors. These include suboptimal crop quality, volatility in pricing, and the farmers' limited competencies in farm management. The objective of this study is to examine the relationship between farmers' competencies and patchouli farm performance in Ahu véhiculi Village, Baito Subdistrict, South Konawe Regency. The present study employs a quantitative approach. The study population consists of all patchouli farmers in Ahu véhiculi Village, with a total of 105 individuals. The sample size was determined using the Slovin formula with a 10% margin of error, resulting in a sample size of 51. The sampling method employed was simple random sampling. The research variables of interest were farmer competence and patchouli farming performance. The analysis was conducted in stages, employing both descriptive and inferential approaches. The findings indicated that the proficiency of patchouli farmers in Ahu véhiculi Village was classified within the high category, as evidenced by the predominance of exceptional knowledge, attitudes, and skills. Patchouli farming performance is also high-achieving, as evidenced by optimal achievements in the indicators of quality, quantity, and timeliness. The findings of the correlation analysis substantiate a positive and significant relationship between farmer competence and farming performance (ρ = 0.679; p < 0.05), thereby indicating a robust relationship. These results indicate that farmer competence is a pivotal factor in determining patchouli farming performance. Capacity-building interventions, such as training and extension services, are crucial for enhancing the productivity and sustainability of patchouli farming at both the local and national levels.