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ANALISIS KINERJA USAHATANI PADI SAWAH DI DESA UNAMENDAA KECAMATAN WUNDULAKO KABUPATEN KOLAKA
Jurnal Ilmiah Penyuluhan dan Pengembangan Masyarakat (2026)
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Rice farming plays an important role in supporting food security and farm household income. However, the success of rice farming is determined not only by the quantity of production obtained but also by product quality, resource-use efficiency, and the timeliness of each stage of production activities. This study aimed to analyze the performance of lowland rice farming in Unamendaa Village, Wundulako District, Kolaka Regency, based on quality, quantity, and timeliness. The study employed a quantitative approach with a descriptive design. The study population consisted of 174 lowland rice farmers, from which 64 respondents were selected using the Slovin formula and simple random sampling. Data were collected through surveys, interviews, documentation, and literature review. Farm performance was assessed based on three aspects: quality, quantity, and timeliness, with each aspect comprising five indicators. The results showed that the quality aspect demonstrated a positive performance, particularly in terms of the appropriate number of seedlings planted and the quality of the rice grains produced. In terms of quantity, farm performance was relatively good, particularly with respect to cost efficiency and the efficient use of production inputs, although production achievement still requires improvement. Meanwhile, the timeliness aspect showed more varied performance. Timeliness in planting and harvesting was relatively well implemented, whereas the timeliness of fertilizer application represented the weakest aspect, followed by water management and the marketing of farm produce. The performance of lowland rice farming in Unamendaa Village has been supported by farmers’ capacity to manage production quality and quantity; however, improvements are still needed in the management of the timing of farming activities. Performance improvement should focus on the use of quality inputs, timely fertilizer application, effective water management, and improved access to market information to enhance the productivity, efficiency, and sustainability of lowland rice farming.