Publication Search

Smart farming has become a rapidly growing research area with the aim of increasing agricultural productivity and efficiency through advanced technologies. One of the key technologies in smart agriculture is image processing, which enables real-time monitoring and analysis of crop conditions. This article reviews image processing applications in smart agriculture, with a focus on the methods and techniques used for crop monitoring. Image processing methods discussed include pest and disease detection, measuring plant growth, as well as monitoring soil moisture and plant health. Image processing techniques such as convolution-based image analysis (Convolutional Neural Networks/CNNs), image segmentation, and pattern recognition are applied to obtain accurate and relevant information. Case studies and field experiments show that image processing can provide accurate and real-time data, enabling farmers to make more informed and efficient decisions. In conclusion, the application of image processing technology in smart agriculture has great potential to increase crop yields, reduce resource use, and advance sustainable agricultural practices.

The development of coffee cultivation in Ngrayudan Village, Ngawi Regency has experienced a decline in quality due to the attack of the Coffee Fruit Borer pest. The pest causes damage to the coffee fruit. Based on the results of the identification of the area potential, there is a problem regarding the handling of Coffee Fruit Borer pests that had not been maximized by farmers in Ngrayudan Village. Farmers do not have the knowledge and skills to use biological agents as solutions. This study aims to design extension and behavior changes related to farmers' knowledge, attitudes, and skills. This research was conducted in February - March 2024 using a qualitative approach by using the level III action research method which has four stages in extension activities including planning, action, observation, and reflection. Based on observations and interviews with respondents after counseling showed significant changes in behavior. Supported by quantitative data from the extension evaluation results which showed an increase in knowledge of 34%, while the attitude level showed results of 89% including in the category of responsibility in deciding a matter, and a skill level of 80% including in the level of problem-solving farmers can describe problems to find the best solution. The conclusion of this study shows the existence of effective extension in improving behavior change in Farmer Groups in making biological agents such as Coffee Fruit Borer pest control.

Jackfruit banana in Tambaksari Village is the dominant variety with a high yield productivity of 4 tons/ha. However, the utilization of these bananas is not optimal, so an innovation was developed to utilize raw jackfruit banana fruit into jackfruit banana flour to be processed into cookies. This study aims to design extension services, analyze the increase in knowledge, and determine the level of skills and attitudes of 15 members of Women Farmers Group Sri Rejeki regarding the making of jackfruit banana flour cookies in Tambaksari Village, Purwodadi District, Pasuruan Regency from February to April 2024. The research method used a qualitative approach with a Level III action research method. The process of implementing Extension includes the stages of planning, action, observation, and reflection. Based on observations and interviews, there are significant changes in behavior supported by simple quantitative data from the results of the first evaluation, which shows an increase in knowledge from the value of increasing knowledge percentage of 59%, the level of attitude with a percentage value of 85% (responsible category), and the level of skills getting 12 skilled people. The second evaluation shows the value of increasing knowledge percentage of 60%, the level of attitude with a percentage value of 86% (responsible category), and the level of skills getting 10 skilled people. The conclusion of this research is that this extension is effective in increasing the knowledge, skill level, and attitude level of Women Farmers Group members in making jackfruit banana flour cookies.

The growth of the human population and increased purchasing power drive greater demand for broiler meat, posing challenges for farmers to enhance their productivity and business efficiency. The development of closed-house cages offers a solution to improve production efficiency. This study compares the productivity and financial analysis between the cage and postal models. Utilizing a quantitative descriptive method, the research was conducted over a single rearing period in cages and postal setups at PT Dinamika Megatama Citra (DMC) without any specific treatment. Research parameters encompassed body weight gain, mortality, FCR, harvest weight, and Performance Index. Financial analysis was conducted using indicators such as the R/C ratio, B/C ratio, Break-Even Point (BEP), and Return on Investment (ROI). Results indicate that in cage conditions, mortality stood at 4.07%, FCR at 1.718, average weight at 2.2 kg, and Performance Index at 287.5. Meanwhile, postal cages exhibited higher mortality at 8.79%, FCR at 1.732, average weight at 2.3 kg, and Performance Index at 285.6. In financial analysis, cage systems had a BEP price of Rp 19,726/kg with a unit BEP of 40,616 kg, an R/C ratio of 1.039, a B/C ratio of 0.039, and an ROI of 3.92%. Conversely, postal cages had a BEP price of Rp 19,507/kg with a unit BEP of 39,924 kg, an R/C ratio of 1.05, a B/C ratio of 0.05, and an ROI of 5.09%.

Pesticides are toxic chemical compounds used to control agricultural plant pests. Intense use of pesticides and not paying attention to standards for their use can have negative effects on farmers' health. The aim of this research is to identify the behavior of using chemical pesticides that pose a risk to the health of horticultural farmers in the agricultural area of ​​West Seram Regency. Method: This type of research is descriptive quantitative research with a cross-sectional study design. The population of this study were all horticultural farmers in West Seram Regency who used chemical pesticides, and the sample taken was 650 respondents based on the inclusion criteria, namely actively spraying chemical pesticides and a minimum work period of 25 years. Data collection instruments used questionnaires and observation. Data analysis uses statistical tools to describe the activities of farmers using pesticides. The results of the research show that the dominant risky behavior in using chemical pesticides and disrupting farmers' health is the behavior of not using personal protective equipment for 602 (92.6%) respondents and the behavior of using doses that do not comply with the standard for 547 (84.2%) respondents and mixing the number of types. chemical pesticides of more than 3 types as many as 546 (84%) respondents. Meanwhile, the dominant health complaints felt by farmers were skin disorders as many as 621 respondents and tremor complaints as many as 572 respondents, followed by other health complaints. In conclusion, farmers' behavior does not follow standards for pesticide use, which poses a risk to health. Suggestion; Farmers must use chemical pesticides wisely according to specified standards and must be equipped with knowledge about how to use pesticides correctly and the negative impacts on health.

The potential for community welfare in Wungurejo Village, Ringinarum District, Kendal Regency requires alternative strategies for tobacco farming to reduce the risks posed. The government also needs to be actively involved in supporting holistic programs for tobacco farmers in order to achieve sustainable agricultural goals so that economic potential can determine the welfare of the community. This research is qualitative research using data collection methods in the form of interviews, surveys and observations and aims to analyze the economic potential of tobacco farmers on the welfare of the community in Wungurejo village.

Indonesia is known as an agricultural country, making the agricultural sector very important with the commodity most widely cultivated by the public being rice. Karangsemanding Village is a village that has extensive agricultural land but has a small productivity value compared to other villages. This research aims to determine the factors that influence the production of lowland rice farming and determine the efficiency of lowland rice farming in Menganti Hamlet. The research was conducted in Menganti Hamlet in June-September 2023. Data collection was carried out through interviews and questionnaires as well as secondary data obtained. The sampling technique was saturated sampling which involved all members of the population sampled as many as 86 farmers. Data were analyzed descriptively and in multiple linear regression analysis with the help of SPSS software. The research results show that production factors in the form of land area, seeds, fertilizer, pesticides and labor simultaneously influence rice production, while partially the variables of land area, pesticides and labor have a significant influence on production. The results of the technical efficiency analysis show a value of 0.8894 which is said to be efficient in the use of production factors because it is close to 1. Judging from the price efficiency (allocative) of lowland rice farming, it shows a value of 0.0416, this shows that lowland rice farming in Menganti Hamlet is not yet efficient economically. price. Meanwhile, the economic efficiency of lowland rice farming shows a value of 0.0370, which means lowland rice farming is economically inefficient..    

This work program examines the economic activities, especially of mothers in Kadilangu Village, Kangkung District, Kendal Regency, where the majority of mothers' jobs there are farmers and housewives. Training on making dishwashing soap in Kadilangu Village was held involving community representatives, where two representatives from each RT were present from a total of 18 RTs in Kadilangu Village. The resource persons for this training were members of the MIT-18 KKN team Posko 120 UIN Walisongo, totaling 4 presenters with competencies in the field of chemistry. The training was carried out divided into six groups, where each group consisted of six members who would directly participate in soap making from the start until the product was ready to use. With these new skills, residents now have the potential to create an additional source of income after completing housework and rice field activities, which is also expected to improve the welfare of the family and community as a whole.

The demand for sweet corn continues to increase in line with the rapid development of the food industry. Therefore, every company must be able to develop a strategic business plan to achieve the company's goals, whether short-term, medium-term, or long-term. One Day Promotion is one of the promotional activities with a gift given for every purchase of MADU-59 F1 sweet corn seeds, which is held at the Agricultural Store. This activity aims to know, implement, and identify the effectiveness of One Day Promotion (ODP) to increase sales. This activity was conducted in Karangploso, Malang, East Java, using two methods: collecting primary data through interviews, observations, recordings, and documentation, as well as collecting secondary data through literature references such as journals, books, and the internet. The One Day Promotion activity was conducted at three agricultural stores in Karangploso, Malang, East Java. This activity is considered effective in increasing brand awareness and serving as an educational medium for farmers to know the advantages of MADU-59 F1 sweet corn seeds. Additionally, the One Day Promotion activity aims to help achieve the company's goal of increasing product sales volume. With the One Day Promotion strategy, it will attract consumer interest and provide satisfaction to consumers, thus accelerating and expanding the market for MADU-59 F1 sweet corn seeds.  

This study aims to find out the strategy of utilizing the management of the Motaain border area in an effort to alleviate poverty in Silawan Village. This research was conducted at the Motaain Border of Silawan Village, Belu Regency using primary and secondary data. The results of this study show how the SO (Strength-Opportunity) strategy uses adequate natural resources, locations close to PLBN and the existence of animal feed factories by taking advantage of opportunities such as in the agriculture and plantation, tourism and trade and logistics sectors to increase the economic activities of the local community and be able to reduce poverty in Silawan Village. The obstacles that are often faced in poverty alleviation in Silawan Village are limited resources, economic activities that occur are more dominant in the outside community and security that is still weak so that smuggling often occurs. The location close to PLBN and the existence of a animal feed factory are expected to provide alternative solutions for farmers to manage agricultural products into animal feed and revive the culture of livestock in border areas.

Corn and cattle are the main commodities in dry land farming in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), with corn as a food source and cattle as a source of income. This province has vast dry land potential, namely 1,734,488 H, but its utilization is still less than optimal. The Cattle Harvest Corn Planting Program (TJPS) was launched to increase corn production, cattle population and farmer welfare.This research analyzes the Farmer Exchange Rate (NTP) in Manusak Village, Kupang Regency, and the factors that influence it, as well as examining government policies in supporting the efficiency of the corn-cattle farming system. Qualitative methods through interviews, observations and text analysis are used to understand farmers' experiences in farming.The results show that the NTP in the Gacinda and Leselik farmer groups is different: Gacinda has a higher NTP than Leselik, which is caused by differences in corn production costs and yields. In conclusion, corn productivity and costs incurred affect farmer welfare, with high expenditures potentially reducing NTP.  

Gresik district is experiencing problems with subsidized fertilizer from the government. The scarcity of fertilizer in Gresik district is not only caused by a lack of fertilizer availability, but can also be caused by delays in distribution. Finally, there is a risk of excessive fertilizer use. The purpose of this study is to determine the availability and needs of subsidized fertilizers, evaluate the implementation of fertilizer distribution, and provide recommendations for developing effective and efficient fertilizer distribution in Gresik Regency. This research uses a qualitative method. This research refers to the evaluation theory according to William N Dunn which consists of 6 indicators, namely effectiveness, efficiency, adequacy, equity, responsiveness and permanence. The result of this research is that the distribution of subsidized fertilizers has been effective, but there are still a few obstacles to scanning ID cards for the T-PUBRES application. Based on data from the Gresik Regency Agriculture Office, there is no shortage of subsidized fertilizer in Gresik Regency, but indeed the Gresik Regency subsidized fertilizer allocation from the Ministry of Agriculture is only part of the e-allocation. The delivery of subsidized fertilizer to kiosks is also good where the distribution is also in accordance with the policy. The implication of this research is that the Gresik Regency Agriculture Office needs to collaborate with the Gresik Regency Population and Civil Registry Office to improve the KTP of farmers so that it can be read by the REKAN KIOS application to make it easier for farmers to get subsidized fertilizer.

This tilapia pond business is a business carried out by residents who have empty land / ponds. Tilapia is quite fast in its development from seed to harvest within 4 months. This study aims to analyze several factors ranging from total costs, revenue, income and business feasibility of tilapia fish ponds in Prasung Village, Buduran District, Sidoarjo Regency. There are 3 analytical tools in business feasibility namely R/C ratio, B/C ratio and ROI. This study requires 6 informants of tilapia fish farming business actors. This type of research uses descriptive research. In the research results of 6 tilapia fish pond farmers there is an average total cost of Rp 44,430,833, for an average income of Rp 93,975,000 / occasional harvest, while the average income of Rp 49,544,167 / occasional harvest. Business feasibility analysis tool using R / C whose average of 2.12 means R / C> 1, B / C whose average of 1.12 means B / C> 1, ROI whose average of 86% means ROI> 0%. So the conclusion is that the tilapia pond business is feasible to run.

Personal protective equipment is a tool used to protect part or all of the body from existing risks. Work related to pesticides can be said to be one of the jobs that has a high level of risk of danger. Personal protective equipment for farmers related to the use of pesticides must be considered because it is one of the preventive and control measures for the risks that farmers will receive. Farmers who do not use personal protective equipment will experience a decline in their health status and work productivity. Farmers who spray pesticides are at risk of experiencing various health problems, Acute Poisoning Symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, vomiting and headaches. Farmers who spray pesticides are at high risk of experiencing various health problems due to exposure to dangerous chemicals. Symptoms such as skin and eye irritation, as well as respiratory problems, Chronic effects Diseases that develop over time, such as endocrine disorders, organ damage, cancer, and reproductive problems. Long-term health problems such as nervous system disorders, respiratory problems, reproductive disorders, and increased risk of cancer. Eye Irritation Direct contact with pesticides can cause skin and eye irritation. The personal protective equipment that can be used includes gloves, masks, safety glasses, long-sleeved clothes and shoes. The method used in writing this journal uses a literature review approach. The sources used in this literature review come from journals obtained from Google Schoolar.

Mruwak is one of the villages in Madiun Regency where the majority of residents work as farmers. The food commodity most widely grown in the village is rice, while the rest are corn, sweet potatoes and peanuts. With the existence of a supply chain system, it is hoped that it can help farmers determine rice marketing routes effectively and efficiently. The aim of this research is to determine the supply chain system for rice produced by farmers in Mruwak Village. This research is qualitative in nature and the sample was selected purposively and using snowball sampling. The research results show the rice process, starting from land processing, rice planting, to maintenance and harvest. The farmers in the village have experience in growing rice, on average they have been growing rice for more than 10 years so they understand how to grow rice properly, including selecting superior seeds. The supply chain distribution channel used is a simple distribution channel model (1 to 3 level distribution channel model). Determination of selling prices based on agreements between farmers and buyers through demand and supply mechanisms (market mechanisms).  

This research explores the factors that influence the income of corn farmers in Marelan, as well as analyzing the impact of these factors and formulating strategies for increasing income. Corn is an annual plant with a life cycle of 80 to 150 days, and is important as a source of carbohydrates. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method with data analysis from various sources such as magazines, Google and trusted websites. The research results show that land area, capital, crop yields and number of workers have a significant influence on corn farmers' income. Recommended strategies include the use of modern agricultural technology, training and education of farmers, as well as collaboration with research institutions, government and private organizations. Increasing farmer income can be achieved through optimizing production resources and effective management. In conclusion, production factors such as land, capital and labor greatly influence corn farmers' income, and strategic steps need to be taken to ensure sustainability and increase farmer income.    

Human Resource Management (HRM) in agribusiness has an important role in increasing the efficiency and productivity of agribusiness businesses. Agribusiness as an important sector in the Indonesian economy requires qualified and competent human resources to improve the quality of the products and services produced. Therefore, agribusiness human resource management must be able to improve the quality and quantity of agricultural production, as well as increase the ability of farmers and breeders to face market changes and environmental changes. In this paper, we will discuss the development of agribusiness human resource management in Indonesia, including strategies that can be used to improve the performance and success of agribusiness businesses.  

This research aims to determine the influence of land area, capital and labor on the income of pineapple farmers in Central Panai District, Labuhan Batu Regency. Sample used was 95 respondents. The data collection techniques used were observation, interviews and questionnaires. The data analysis technique used is a multiple linear regression model and hypothesis testing using the t test, F test and coefficient of determination. Previously the data had been tested using validity tests, reliability tests and classical assumption tests. Data processing uses the SPSS 16.0 for Windows program. The results show that land area has a significant effect on the income of pineapple farmers in Panai Tengah District, Labuhanbatu Regency, Capital has a significant effect on the income of pineapple farmers in Panai Tengah District, Labuhanbatu Regency, Labor has a significant effect on the income of pineapple farmers in Panai Tengah District, Labuhanbatu Regency, Luas Land, Capital and Labor have a significant influence on the income of pineapple farmers in Panai Tengah District, Labuhanbatu Regency.

This community service aims to develop superior agribusiness products based on local wisdom in Batuputih Laok Village, Batuputih Subdistrict, Sumenep Regency. The implementation method includes five main stages: needs identification and analysis, program and action plan development, training and counseling, program implementation, and monitoring, evaluation, and follow-up. The results show a significant increase in agricultural productivity and quality due to the integration of modern agricultural technology with local knowledge. Corn productivity increased by 30%, and the quality of tobacco produced improved, leading to higher selling prices. Support from the government, research institutions, the private sector, and active community participation were key factors in the program's success. In conclusion, this program successfully improved farmers' welfare and strengthened the village's agribusiness capacity sustainably.

This study aims to determine the adaptation strategies carried out by kja farmers in ex-mining ponds, to see the social conditions of kja farmers and to find out the problems faced by kja farmers. The research location was chosen in the ex-mining pond of Bangun Rejo Village, Tenggarong Seberang District. The type of research data used in this study uses primary data and secondary data. The sampling technique used in this study was purposive sampling. The data analysis used is qualitative descriptive analysis. The results showed that there are several adaptation strategies carried out by kja farmers in ex-mining ponds so that the business continues to be sustainable, namely, selecting the right fish species, collaborating with related parties, managing water quality, making independent feed and expanding marketing networks. The social conditions of kja farmers can be seen from the aspects of education, livelihoods and cooperation between networks. Problems faced by kja farmers include difficulties in obtaining activity permits, lack of support from the government, rising feed prices and irregular payment of results.