Agriwar Journal

Application of Mycorrhizal Biofertilizer and NPK Fertilizer to the Growth and Yield of Edamame Soybean Plants

Ni Putu Agnis Candrawati — 2024-06-29

This study aims to evaluate the effect of doses of arbuscular mycorrhizal biofertilizer and NPK fertilizer and their interaction in increasing the growth and yield of edamame soybean plants. This research was carried out in Kutuh Village, South Kuta District, Badung Regency, Bali in March-June 2023. This study used a Factorial Group Randomized Design (2 factors) which was repeated 3 times. The first factor is the application of mycorrhizal biofertilizer (M) which consists of 4 levels (0; 7.5; 15; dan 22.5 g plant-1). The second factor is the application of NPK chemical fertilizer which consists of 4 levels (0; 1.25; 2.5; dan 3.75 g plant-1). Arbuscular mycorrhizal biofertilizer treatment of 22.5 g plant-1 (M3) gave the highest yield of fresh seed weight of 22.92 g plant-1 with an increase of 34.19% compared to without mycorrhizal fertilizer treatment (M0) which was 17.08 g plant-1. The treatment dose of NPK fertilizer 3.75 g plant-1 (N3) resulted in the highest fresh weight of seeds of 25.75 g plant-1 or an increase of 101.96% compared to treatment without NPK fertilizer which was 12.75 g plant-1. The interaction between mycorrhizal biofertilizer 15 g plant-1 and NPK fertilizer 3.75 g plant-1 resulted in the highest average number of leaves of 18.57 strands. Meanwhile, the interaction without biofertilizer treatment with NPK fertilizer 3.75 g plant-1 resulted in the highest average number of branches, namely 5.73 pieces.

Development Strategy of Kintamani Specialty Arabica Coffee Agro-Industry in Ulian Village, Kintamani, Bangli Regency

Ni Wayan Eka Manik Astini — 2024-06-29

Kintamani specialty Arabica coffee is a commodity that has a fairly high selling price. Bangli Regency is one of the regions in Bali Province that has good potential in developing the cultivation of Kintamani specialty Arabica coffee. This research aims to analyze and formulate the best strategy for developing Kintamani Specialty Arabica Coffee in Bangli Regency. The research methods used were internal factor evaluation (IFE) and external factor evaluation (EFE), internal-external matrix (IE), SWOT analysis, and SWOT analysis. The research results show that there are 32 internal factors and 55 external factors that make up the composition. IE analysis is in quadrant 1, with a progressive strategy recommendation. SWOT analysis shows that the strength factor has the highest weight of 0.412 with a consistency ratio of 0.035. The alternative strategies that have been formed are developing cultivation technology, carrying out continuous improvement in developing human resource skills for coffee farmers and production, carrying out continuous improvement in developing new products, creating a production timeline, analyzing and preparing forecasting marketing strategies, creating production SOPs to achieve product certification, increasing quantity, and quality of cultivation locations, increasing the number and quality of relationships with supply and marketing elements, increasing the number of promotional channels, and exercising control over production and marketing systems. This research concludes that the strategic priorities that must be carried out are progressive to developing government institutions, carrying out continuous improvement in developing human resource skills for Kintamani specialty Arabica coffee farmers and production, and analyzing and preparing forecasting marketing strategies.

Group Dynamics Among Beef Cattle Farmers in Merak Hamlet, Sumberwaru Village, Situbondo Regency

Dede Aprylasari — 2024-07-01

This research aims to get an overview of group dynamics, measure dynamism, and find out the relationship between livestock group dynamism and the level of ability to carry out beef cattle farming activities. This research was conducted in Merak Hamlet, Sumberwaru Village, Situbondo Regency, from February to April 2024. The population in this study was all members of the livestock group, totaling 24 people. Took Respondents from all group members who participated in grazing their livestock. Regarding data collection, researchers used observation, interviews, and documentation methods. The data was collected and analyzed using descriptive analysis; the second analysis is the dynamic category, and the third is the Spearman Rank correlation analysis. The results of the research show that 1) in one year one adult female cow produces one calf, each member of the group has 4-11 cows, the total number of cattle in Merak Hamlet is 1,442 heads; 2) The dynamism of the cattle farming business is based on goals, structure, function, guidance, cohesiveness, atmosphere, effectiveness, pressure and hidden intentions, on average farmer breeders are satisfied with an average score of 3.916 (78.33%) with a distribution of 22 people (92%), while farmer breeders opinion is quite satisfied as much as 0.08 (8.33%); 3) The relationship between group dynamism and the ability to carry out cattle farming business in livestock groups in Merak Hamlet is of opinion that they are satisfied with an average score of 4.08 (81.66%), while based on The results of the Sperm Rank analysis of dynamic relationships including age have a real relationship to group dynamics where the value of R is more significant than R. Meanwhile, the relationship between ability including age has a real relationship where the value of Rstable is greater than Rstable: age (0.723>0.409), formal education (0.689>0.409), non-formal (0.789>0.409), experience (0.690>0.409).

Profit Analysis of Pig Farmers on a Smallholder Scale in West Kakas, Minahasa

Eusebius KM Endoh — 2024-07-01

This study aims to determine the cost, income, and profit of small-scale pig farming in West Kakas Sub District, Minahasa District, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. The number of respondents in this study amounted to 30 people carried out in three villages including Touliang village, Wasian village, and Simbel village which was carried out during January 2021. Data collection using primary data through direct interviews with respondents with questions that have been prepared, and secondary data obtained from the sub-district office and related agencies. The determination of the sample for the research location was carried out using the purposive sampling method or carried out deliberately based on the criteria for length of business, business character, and the number of livestock and the scale of smallholder businesses run by farmers. The method used in this research is descriptive analysis to describe the pig farming business in the West Kakas Subdistrict, and the amount of R / C of the pig farming business in the West Kakas Subdistrict during one maintenance period. The results of this study show that: 1). The amount of costs incurred by pig farmers in the western Kakas sub-district is IDR.296,523,750 with an average cost per farmer of IDR.9,884,125 during one maintenance period, so the income earned is IDR.385,300,000 with an average revenue per farmer of IDR.12,843,333, during one maintenance period, so that the profit earned by farmers is IDR.88,776,250 with an average profit per farmer of IDR.2,959,208 per maintenance period. R / C on pig farms in the sub-district of West Kakas, Minahasa District is 1.29, meaning that if the costs incurred by the farmer are IDR. 1.00, the revenue is IDR.1.29 and the profit income is IDR. 0.29. So, the pig farming business in West Kakas District, Minahasa District is profitable.

Crystal Guava-Based Agribusiness Development Strategy in Pelaga Village, Petang District

Komang Nita Wedaningsih — 2024-07-01

Crystal guava is an attractive crop for cultivation in Indonesia. The limited expansion of the consumer market for fresh guava fruit is influenced by the quality of the fruit and the low shelf life of the fruit. Improvement of guava fruit quality is carried out to produce fruits that have a uniform shape, good size, and attractive fruit skin color. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the application of good and correct cultivation in increasing the productivity of crystal guava in Pelaga Village. The research method used is a case study with qualitative and quantitative approaches. Data were obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the analysis show that the application of good and proper cultivation has a positive effect on increasing the productivity of crystal guava. In addition, the five highest factors in internal and external factors that affect crystal guava productivity were identified. IFE and EFE analysis on the IE Matrix showed that Pelaga Village has a strong position and opportunity, so seven strategies were developed to effectively increase the productivity and marketing of crystal guava. In conclusion, the application of good and correct cultivation is very important in increasing the productivity of crystal guava, and the strategies developed can be a guide for business development in the sector.

Factors That Influence The Work Performance Of Agricultural Instructors In Cultivating Farmer Groups In Sikur District, East Lombok Regency

Pande Komang Suparyana — 2024-07-01

This research aims to determine the significance of the simultaneous and partial influence of motivation on the performance of agricultural instructors in Sikur District. The number of samples taken in this research was 50 respondents from agricultural extension workers in Sikur District, East Lombok Regency. Meanwhile, data analysis uses multiple linear regression analysis. Based on the results of research that has been carried out, it is found that intrinsic motivation (X1) and extrinsic motivation (X2) have a positive and significant effect on the performance of agricultural instructors in Sikur District, East Lombok Regency. Based on the results of the partial test (t-test), intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation have a significant and positive effect on the performance of agricultural instructors in Sikur District, East Lombok Regency. Meanwhile, the variable that more dominantly influences the performance of agricultural instructors in Sikur District, East Lombok Regency is the intrinsic motivation variable (X1) with a calculated t value of 6.904 which is greater than the extrinsic motivation variable. The intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation of agricultural extension instructors in Sikur District, East Lombok Regency are currently classified as moderate. So, there is a need for two-way communication between the instructors and the leadership, because with this effort the leadership can find out what the instructors want and vice versa the instructors can provide feedback to the leadership and the organization, namely by showing higher performance.

Feasibility Analysis of Shallot Farming in Cimaung District, Bandung Regency (Case Study of Female Farming Customers of Bank BTPN Syariah)

Amalia Diandra — 2024-07-01

This research aims to analyze the feasibility and determine the obstacles faced by Women Farming Customers of Bank BTPN Syariah in carrying out shallot farming in the Cimaung District. This research was conducted in Sukamaju Village which was determined using purposive sampling. Respondents were determined using "purposive sampling" with a total of 3 BTPN Syariah Bank customers who received sharia financing. The analytical tools used in this research are descriptive analysis, cost and income analysis, and feasibility analysis (R/C and BEP). The results of the research show that the red onion farming of Bank BTPN Syariah customers in Cimaung District, Bandung Regency is suitable for cultivation based on the R/C ratio value of 2.51 which is greater than 1. Feasibility can also be seen from the BEP for production of 1,454 kg, which is smaller than the production of 2,667 kg, the price BEP of IDR 9,590/kg is smaller than the product selling price of IDR 16,875/kg, and the Revenue BEP of IDR 11,378,664 is smaller than the revenue of IDR 45,000,000. Obstacles to the red onion farming of Bank BTPN Syariah customers in Cimaung District, Bandung Regency include technical obstacles in the form of pest and disease attacks, as well as unpredictable weather. Meanwhile, the economic obstacles faced by Women Farmers are fluctuations in selling prices which can affect the income that Women Farmers will earn. Women Farmers, customers of Bank BTPN Syariah, are expected to pay attention to the weather at planting time to increase shallot productivity. And be more proactive in looking for information related to market information, especially product selling prices so as not to experience losses.