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Protecting Sustainable Food Agricultural Land as an effort to prevent conversion of wetlands and protect farmers' rights is difficult. However, the real effort is to establish strict regulations. In some contexts, there are still several weaknesses in the policies taken by the government in protecting land. Moreover, in its implementation, potential conflicts of interest between regional governments who base their reasons on regional autonomy and the central government who want to protect food agricultural land could occur.  

Law No. 19 of 2013 on the Protection and Empowerment of Farmers aims to improve farmers' welfare through various programs, including fertilizer subsidies. However, the distribution of subsidized fertilizers often faces issues such as misallocation, delays, and misuse. The Farmer Card (Kartu Tani), an innovation to facilitate the distribution of subsidized fertilizers, has significant potential to address these problems. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Farmer Card in the distribution of subsidized fertilizers, identify the challenges faced by farmers in its use, and propose solutions for the optimization of the Farmer Card. Using a descriptive qualitative approach through literature review, this study finds that the main challenges include technical issues, lack of socialization, bureaucratic hurdles, and farmers' distrust of new technology. Proposed solutions include enhancing technological infrastructure, providing intensive training for farmers, and simplifying administrative procedures. The study's results indicate that improvements in these aspects can enhance the effectiveness and transparency of subsidized fertilizer distribution through the Farmer Card.

This research aims to understand and find out the factors behind the food crisis experienced by agricultural commodity farmers and the legal protection as well as the efforts made by the government to prevent food crises by strengthening the budget for agricultural commodity farmers. This research uses normative juridical research methods, research by tracing or reviewing and analyzing library materials or ready-to-use document materials. This research uses primary legal materials, namely legal materials originating from statutory regulations, such as Undang-Undang No.18 Tahun 2012 Tentang Ketahanan Pangan, Undang-Undang No. 19 Tahun 2013 Tentang Perlindungan dan Pemberdayaan Petani, Peraturan Pemerintah No. 17 Tahun 2015 Tentang Ketahanan Pangan dan Gizi, but also utilizing secondary legal materials such as relevant journals and books as well as tertiary legal materials in the form of data and facts from the internet. The results of the research show that this food crisis has a broad impact on Indonesian society, Indonesian people will experience soaring prices of basic commodities, hunger, dependence on imports, and affecting agricultural crop production. To overcome the food crisis, farmers must increase crop productivity in a sustainable way, such as using organic fertilizer, balanced fertilization, and using superior seeds. Apart from that, the government's efforts to handle the food crisis for agricultural commodity farmer include setting the basic price of food production and determining the government purchasing price (HPP).

Berkembangnya usaha kripik buah yang mampu memenuhi permintaan dipasar domestik, Kayavit berusaha untuk bisa mengekspor hasil produksinya. Penelitian ini bertujuan  untuk mengetahui  bagaimana strategi yang digunakan oleh Kayavit untuk menembus pasar global?dan tantangan yang dihadapi dalam penerapan strategi efektif UMKM Kayavit untuk Go International? Metode penelitian ini adalah  kualitatif, dengan studi kasus sebagai pendekatan, tehnik wawancara yang digunakan melibatkan  informan utama pemilik usaha dan informan pendukung adalah pekerja UMKM  Kayavit KotaMalang. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan menggunakan wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Hasil yang diperoleh dari penelitian ini adalah UMKM Kayavit sudah berhasil menembus pasar luar negeri yaitu Singapura dan Malaysia. Kendala yang dihadapi Kayavit dalam menembus pasar internasional adalah belum terpenuhinya semua permintaan global  karena kapasitas produksi yang tidak cukup besar. Birokrasi terkait produk ekspor yang rumit dan pesaing luar negeri yang menjual produk sejenis dengan harga yang lebih murah.Kontribusi penelitian untuk membantu petani sayur dan buah dalam meningkatkan ekonomi keluarga, UMKM Kayavit mengembangkan keripik sayur dan buah yang berkualitas dengan membeli bahan baku dari petani lokal.

Penyuluhan teknologi pengendalian hayati hama dan penyakit tanaman di Desa Kasang Kota Karang, Kecamatan Kumpeh Ulu, Kabupaten Muaro Jambi, bertujuan meningkatkan pengetahuan petani tentang metode pengendalian yang ramah lingkungan. Kegiatan ini difokuskan pada pengenalan agen hayati sebagai alternatif pengganti pestisida kimia, untuk mengurangi dampak negatif terhadap lingkungan dan kesehatan. Melalui penyuluhan ini, diharapkan para petani dapat mengimplementasikan teknik pengendalian hayati secara efektif, sehingga produktivitas pertanian meningkat dan keberlanjutan pertanian di wilayah tersebut terjaga. Hasilnya, penyuluhan ini berhasil meningkatkan kesadaran dan keterampilan petani dalam pengendalian hama secara hayati.

Kudus Regency has a distinctive variety of duku plant known as duku Sumber. The characteristics of duku farmers in Kudus Regency are different. The aim of this research is to describe the characteristics of duku farmers in Kudus Regency and determine the income of duku farming in Kudus Regency. The basic method used in this research is the descriptive method. The research location was determined purposively in the duku producing area in Kudus Regency. The research sample was 65 respondents. Table analysis was carried out to describe the characteristics of duku farmers, cost and income analysis was carried out to determine the costs and income incurred by farmers in duku farming. The results of the research show that the majority of duku farmers in Kudus Regency are of productive age and use duku Sumber farming as a side job. The highest level of education is high school graduates with an average of 25.95 years of duku farming experience. On average, farmers have 3.35 duku plants. The average duku production is 113 kg/plant with an average selling price of Rp. 28,359 per kilogram. Receipt Rp. 4,839,615,- per plant obtained from an average cost of Rp. 2,195,919,- in the form of fixed costs of Rp. 1,826,557.58,- and variable costs of Rp. 369,362,-. The income generated is IDR. 13,015,267.61 per plant.  

This study aims to analyze the influence of maintenance technique analysis on the increase of Gayo Arabica coffee production by farmers in Belang Gele, Bebesen District, Central Aceh Regency. Central Aceh Regency, especially the Belang Gele area, is known as one of the best producers of Arabica coffee in Indonesia, but farmers in this area face various challenges in increasing production, such as climate change, lack of maintenance technology, and pest and disease problems. Good maintenance techniques, including pruning, application of appropriate fertilizers, weed control, pest control, and plant shading, are expected to increase the production of high-quality coffee. This study uses a descriptive approach with data collection through field observations, interviews with coffee farmers, and analysis of the maintenance techniques applied. The results of the study show that the application of agroforestry-based maintenance techniques, the use of organic fertilizers, and efficient water management can increase the production yield of Gayo Arabica coffee. In addition, uncertain weather factors are also a major challenge that affects the quality and quantity of production output. Therefore, the results of this study are expected to provide practical solutions for farmers in increasing coffee production in a sustainable and competitive manner in the global market.

This study aims to determine the benefits of the farmer card program in improving the welfare of poor farmers in Talotenreng Village at the BPP Sabbangparu of the Wajo Regency Agriculture and Food Security Office and to find out the factors that hinder the evaluation of the farmer card program in improving the welfare of poor farmers in Talotenreng Village at the BPP Sabbangparu of the Wajo Regency Agriculture and Food Security Office. The research method used is a qualitative method, usually the data is inductive or qualitative, and the type of research used is descriptive that provides a detailed picture or phenomenon. The results of this study show that the Farmer Card Program in Talotenreng Village has not been used by farmers as recipients of farmer cards or is still tentative so that farmers cannot feel the benefits, because there are no instructions, directions or orders from the Central Government/Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia. The Farmer Card Program is the latest Government program implemented in all regions with the aim of redeeming the purchase of subsidized fertilizers in an effort to improve the welfare of farmers in accordance with Presidential Regulation No. 77 of 2005 concerning the Determination of Subsidized Fertilizers as Goods in Supervision as amended by Presidential Regulation No. 15 of 2011 concerning Changes in the Determination of Subsidized Fertilizers as Goods Under Supervision.    

Background: Diabetes mellitus, also abbreviated as DM, is a non-communicable disease whose number of sufferers is increasing. DM (diabetes) sufferers are not only the elderly but also many people of productive age. The Jembrana District Health Service noted that DM is a disease that is included in the top 10 most common diseases in hospitals and health centers in Jembrana. A total of 6,740 DM patients have been registered and controlled at community health centers in Jembrana. Melaya, one of the sub-districts in Jembrana, recorded that during 2020 there were 782 cases recorded. Methods: This type of research is a pre-experimental design using one group pre-test and post-test design. The research location is the Kerta Semaya Samaniya Jembrana Cooperative, Bali. The sampling method was nonprobability sampling using the consecutive method. The total research sample was 38 respondents. The data collection tools used are DKQ and DSMQ. The data analysis used is univariate analysis, bivariate analysis using the Willcoxon Rank Test. Results: Most respondents had poor knowledge and attitudes in the prevention of diabetes mellitus before the intervention, and there was an increase in knowledge and attitudes after respondents were given an audiovisual-based health education intervention. There is an influence of audiovisual-based health education with p = 0.000 (p<0.05), thus it can be concluded that there is a significant difference in knowledge and attitudes between before and after providing audiovisual-based educational videos. Conclusion: Providing audiovisual-based health education about preventing diabetes mellitus has proven to be effective in increasing knowledge and attitudes in preventing diabetes mellitus.  

Brebeg Village has great potential for producing Siamese oranges. Large areas of land have the productivity to produce more oranges, oranges can be harvested on average 18 tons per year. The large potential of orange fruit can improve the economy of orange farmers, the government Department of Agriculture provides assistance in the form of training on the care and rejuvenation of orange trees as well as providing training on processing orange fruit products in collaboration with UNAIC. The problems faced by Gapoktan are a lack of knowledge regarding planting oranges, an irregular irrigation system. The problems faced by KWT are lack of knowledge regarding orange-based products, product management and marketing. The method used is coordinating with all partners, providing knowledge and skills in creating orange cultivation facilities and orange-based food processing, implementing and evaluating activities. The results of Kosabangsa's research are able to provide benefits for community empowerment in this case, namely improving the economy through empowering Siamese orange farmer groups to become functional food-based processed products in Brebeg Village, Jeruklegi District, Cilacap Regency.

Agriculture is a crucial sector in development because it serves as the primary sector for meeting national food needs and security. Due to its significant role, farmers as the main actors in agriculture need to possess good financial literacy, which ultimately impacts the performance of agricultural businesses. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine the impact of financial literacy on the performance of rice farmers. This study was conducted in Pamona Puselemba District, Poso Regency. The researcher used a quantitative approach with a survey method. The sample size of the study was 100 rice farmers, obtained using simple random sampling technique from a population of 2,226. Simple regression was used as the data analysis technique. The results of the study indicate that financial literacy has a positive and significant impact on the performance of rice farmers. Thus, financial literacy plays an important and multidimensional role in enhancing the performance of rice farmers.

The majority of the people of Kedungbunder Village, Sutojayan District, Blitar Regency work as farmers and livestock breeders. Farmers in Kedungbunder Village complain that the price of non- subsidized fertilizer is expensive and subsidized fertilizer from the government is difficult to obtain, thus affecting agricultural productivity. This socialization aims to provide understanding and skills to farmers in making and using liquid organic fertilizer from agricultural waste and natural materials in the environment so that farmers can make fertilizer independently. In this way, farmers in Kedungbunder Village are more independent and creative, do not depend on subsidized fertilizer supplies, and reduce operational costs and agricultural activities remain productive, thereby increasing farmer capacity. The methods used in this community service activity include discourse, discussions, and training. The results of community service showed a positive response of 86.76% of participants to socialization activities.

Using plant-based pesticides is a good step for agriculture that is more environmentally friendly than chemical pesticides. Vegetable pesticides are more natural and safer for the environment than chemical pesticides because they are made from natural ingredients. The impacts that will be felt if the use of chemical pesticides continues will have an impact on animals and humans. Chemical pesticides have the most significant effect, namely causing the death of several other animals besides organisms. In addition, exposure to chemical pesticides also has significant effects on human health. Achievements in this community service can increase knowledge about pest control by using vegetable pesticides from onion skins which can be used as natural pesticides and the community can switch from using chemical pesticides to vegetable pesticides which are more environmentally friendly.

Kegiatan pengabdian ini dilaksanakan di Desa Mojopuro Wuryantoro Wonogiri Jawa Tengah. Desa tersebut merupakan desa petani, dimana penduduknya mengandalkan hidup dari hasil pertanian. Selain ditanami padi, desa ini juga memiliki tanaman sorgum yang secara rutin ditanam setiap tahunnya. Sebagian sorgum yang dipanen dijual dalam bentuk mentah dengan harga yang tidak terlalu tinggi. Mengubah sorgum menjadi kue kering dapat merubah kebiasaan petani yang hanya menjual sorgum dalam bentuk mentah. Dengan mengubah sorgum menjadi makanan lain yang lebih enak akan menggairahkan petani untuk mengolah sorgum lebih lanjut, minimalnya untuk dikonsumsi sendiri dan secara bertahap merubahnya menjadi kegiatan ekonomi yang dapat meningkatkan pendapatan petani.Pengabdian telah dilaksanakan pada bulan April 2017 yang lalu dan ternyata memberikan dampak pada petani khususnya kelompok Wanita Tani Rahayu Widodo yaitu berubahnya pengetahuan mereka terhadap komoditi sorghum dan perubahan keinginan mereka untuk memanfaatkan bahan baku sorghum menjadi makanan yang bernilai ekonomi tinggi.Kata kunci : sorgum, makanan tradisional, Mojopuro Wonogiri

The purpose of community service is to provide an understanding of the exchange value for farmers in supporting the sale of agricultural products to increase the income and well-being of rice farmers in Medan Krio Village, Deli Serdang Regency. The specific target of this community service is to ensure that rice farmers in Medan Krio Village understand the concept of exchange value in supporting the sale of production and can improve the production and well-being of rice farmers in Medan Krio Village. The content presented in this community service includes the basic concept of exchange value and how it supports the sale of production, aiming to enhance the income and well-being of rice farmers in Medan Krio Village. The outcome of this community service indicates that rice farmers in Medan Krio Village are now aware of and understand the basic concept of the exchange value for farmers in supporting the sale of agricultural products to increase income and well-being.

Pelemgadung Village is located in Sragen Regency, Central Java, where the majority of the population makes their living as farmers. According to the results of situation analysis and data collection, it was found that low back pain is one of the conditions that often occurs in the village. Low back pain is a musculoskeletal disorder that arises due to a static body position while working, resulting in pain in the lower back. The aim of this activity is to increase farmers’ understanding and knowledge of reducing lower back pain. The method used was education about low back pain using leaflets as a health promotion medium, as well as distributing pre- and post- questionnaires to assess farmers’ knowledge about low back pain. The results of the questionnaire show an increase in farmers’ understanding, which can be seen from the number of participants with the highest scores. During the pre-test, 24 people achieved the highest score, while in the post-test, the number increased to 35 people. Based on the education that has been carried out, it can be concluded that there has been an increase in farmers’ understanding of low back pain and how to overcome this condition.

This research aims to produce a Financial Management Model Based on Financial Literacy and Financial Inclusion: A study of farming communities in Huntap Pombewe. Meanwhile, the research time until the completion stage is estimated to be approximately 6 months starting from October 2023 to March 2024. This research is basic research. The population and samples in this study were taken from 30 farmers in Huntap Pombewe through collaboration using a cluster sampling approach in 2 Huntap Pombewe sub-districts, as well as random sampling based on the criteria of type, duration and average level. business profits. Primary data collection was carried out using a survey method using a questionnaire. The data analysis technique used is descriptive statistical analysis and SEM-PLS with the help of Smart PLS software. The research results show that based on the results of data processing from the structural model, the results obtained show that the Financial Literacy variable has a significant positive effect on Financial Inclusion: A Study of the Farming Community in Huntap. Financial Literacy has a significant positive effect on Financial Management: Study of the Farming Community in Huntap Pombewe. Financial Inclusion has a significant positive influence on Financial Management, and Financial Inclusion can mediate positively Financial Literacy on Financial Management: Study of the Farming Community in Huntap Pombewe.

Objektif. Rubber is the main commodity developed in Parsarmaan Village, and to optimize their production results, as well as increase the sustainability of the rubber industry, a better understanding of the market is very important. Market segmentation is a strategy that can help rubber farmers understand the characteristics and needs of their diverse customers. This article outlines the reasons why market segmentation is necessary and how rubber farmers can implement it effectively. Through demographic, geographic analysis and the use of technology, rubber farmers can collect data about their customers. With this data, they can customize their products, services and their marketing strategies to achieve greater success. The benefits of introducing market segmentation for rubber farmers include increased sales, business sustainability, innovation, economic prosperity, and verified. With a better understanding of different market segments, rubber farmers can increase their income, strengthen the rubber industry, and improve their own quality of life. With a continued commitment to understanding their customers and following the right approach, rubber farmers in Parsarmaan Village have a great opportunity to achieve long-term success in their rubber industry. Market segmentation is an important tool that can help them achieve their goals.Materials and Methods. To achieve the expected goals, the Parsarmaan Village KKN program was carried out using the PAR method. PAR is an abbreviation for Participatory Action Research. Basically, PAR is research that involves all relevant parties in actively researching together current actions (which they experience as problems) in order to change and improve them. In this service, a participatory approach is used to involve local communities in the outreach process. Results. The result of this service for the community is that the community understands market segmentation better, rubber farmers can increase sales and increase the economic welfare of the community. Apart from that, the introduction of market segmentation not only provides more insight into customers, but also opens up opportunities for growth and development of the rubber industry. Conclusion. The introduction of market segmentation is a crucial step in efforts to increase the insight of rubber farmers in Parsarmaan Village. Rubber farmers through the introduction of market segmentation have great potential for success, namely increasing sales, business sustainability, increasing economic welfare, and opportunities for diversification. By focusing on various existing segments, they can achieve great success in the changing rubber industry

Introduction: Digital transformation in the agricultural sector has become an urgent need to increase efficiency and productivity, especially in tropical regions that are rich in natural resources but face challenges in adopting technology. Purposed: To analyze the socio-economic factors influencing the adoption of precision agricultural technology by farmers in tropical agro-ecological areas. Research method: A quantitative approach with an explanatory survey design was used in this study, with a sample consisting of crop farmers selected randomly. The independent variables analyzed include age, education, income, land area, access to credit, and participation in farmer groups, while the dependent variable is the level of adoption of precision technology. Results: Logistic regression showed that education, income, access to credit, and participation in farmer groups have a significant impact on the adoption of precision technology. In contrast, land area did not show a significant effect on technology adoption. Access to credit and education had a very strong influence on the adoption decision, followed by income and participation in farmer groups. This study suggests the need for improving access to education, providing adequate financing schemes, and empowering farmer groups to enhance the adoption of precision agricultural technology in tropical areas. Thus, policies supporting precision agriculture technology are expected to improve productivity and sustainability in the region.  

Introduction: Land tenure conflicts and forest degradation in national forest border areas have become a complex challenge that impacts social stability and environmental sustainability. These conflicts often arise due to uncertainty in land ownership rights, leading to tensions between local communities, the government, and private companies, resulting in environmental damage such as deforestation. Community-Based Forest Management (CBFM) has emerged as a mitigation approach to address these issues by involving local communities in the sustainable management of forests. Research objective: To evaluate the impact of CBFM policies on the well-being of farmers and the conservation of endemic species in national forest border areas. Research method: A mixed-methods approach, combining household income surveys, in-depth interviews, Focus Group Discussions (FGD), and land cover analysis based on GIS. Research results: The CBFM policy has successfully increased farmers' income, particularly through forest-based business diversification, reduced illegal logging, and supported the preservation of endangered endemic species. Additionally, active community participation in this policy has increased compliance with environmental conservation efforts. This study recommends enhancing local community capacity, strengthening inter-agency coordination, and implementing stricter supervision to ensure the sustainability of the CBFM policy. The success of CBFM implementation is expected to be applied more broadly to achieve farmers' welfare and sustainable forest conservation in Indonesia.