PERAN KELOMPOK TANI DALAM KEGIATAN BUDIDAYA JAGUNG HIBRIDA DI DESA LAPODIDI KECAMATAN KONTUNAGA KABUPATEN MUNA

Abstrak

Corn is a strategic commodity in national economic development and food security, so increasing productivity through the application of hybrid corn cultivation technology and strengthening the role of farmer groups is important to improve farmer capacity, efficiency in the use of production inputs, and farmer welfare in Lapodidi Village. The present study employed a survey approach, utilizing a descriptive quantitative research design. The research population consisted of all corn farmers who were members of farmer groups in Lapodidi Village, with a total sample size of 85 individuals. The research sample was determined using a census technique. The data collection techniques employed in this study encompassed a variety of methods, including surveys, interviews, and documentation. The research variables included the role of farmer groups and hybrid corn cultivation activities. The data analysis employed in this study utilized quantitative descriptive analysis techniques. The results indicated that the role of farmer groups in hybrid corn cultivation in Lapodidi Village was satisfactory. Farmer groups functioned effectively as learning classes, vehicles for cooperation, and production units capable of improving farmers' knowledge, skills, and coordination in running their farming businesses. This condition has a positive impact on the implementation of the stages of hybrid corn cultivation, which include seed preparation, land cultivation, planting, maintenance, harvesting, and post-harvesting. These stages are also in the good category, thereby supporting increased productivity and sustainability of corn farming at the farmer level.

Kata kunci

• Cooperation Facility
• Hybrid Corn
• Learning Class
• Plant Cultivation
• Production unit