KAPASITAS SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA PETANI DALAM MENGELOLA USAHATANI SAYURAN HIDROPONIK DI KOTA KENDARI

Abstrak

The scarcity of available urban land, in conjunction with the rising adoption of hydroponics, necessitates the development of comprehensive maps and the enhancement of farmers' human resource capacity. This encompasses knowledge, attitudes, and skills, which are pivotal in the effective management and sustainability of hydroponic vegetable farming in Kendari City. The objective of this study is to provide a comprehensive description of the human resource capacity of farmers in Kendari City who engage in hydroponic vegetable farming. The research population consisted of all registered and active hydroponic farmers in Kendari City, with a total sample size of 20 farmers. The sample was determined using purposive sampling, in which all members of the population were included as research samples. The research variable was the human resource capacity of farmers. The analysis was conducted using a quantitative descriptive approach. The findings indicated that the human resource capacity of hydroponic farmers in Kendari City was predominantly in the high category, with an overall average score of 4.15. Farmers exhibited commendable levels of knowledge and attitude, indicative of a robust cognitive and motivational foundation in contemporary urban agriculture management. The technical skills exhibited were of a commendable caliber; however, certain limitations were identified in practices necessitating exactitude, particularly in the domains of nutrient calculations and water quality monitoring. The enhancement of applied skills and technical precision through targeted training constitutes a pivotal strategy for augmenting productivity and the adoption of hydroponic vegetable farming technology in urban areas.

Kata kunci

• Attitude
• Farmer Capacity
• Skills
• knowledge