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This study aims to analyze the language style employed by President Prabowo Subianto in his speech delivered at the 17th National Farmers and Fishermen Week in 2026 using Teun A. Van Dijk's Critical Discourse Analysis framework. The study employed a qualitative approach with documentation techniques applied to the official speech transcript. Data were analyzed through Van Dijk's three analytical dimensions, namely text, social cognition, and social context. The findings reveal that, at the textual level, the speech is dominated by themes of support for farmers and fishermen as strategic actors in national development and food security. At the superstructure level, the speech is organized argumentatively through personal experiences, policy explanations, and reaffirmation of governmental commitments. At the microstructure level, the speech demonstrates the use of informal language, rhetorical strategies, repetition, and lexical choices that strengthen the relationship between the speaker and the audience. In terms of social cognition, the findings indicate the speaker's awareness of the media's role in shaping public opinion, as reflected in several instances of meta-communication. Meanwhile, the social context dimension reveals representations of power relations through the construction of social groups positioned either as supporters or obstacles to national interests. These findings suggest that the speech functions not only as a means of political communication but also as a medium for constructing ideology, legitimizing power, and shaping political identity. This study reinforces the view that language plays a significant role in representing social realities and power relations within society.

Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja (K3) pada sektor pertanian masih sering diabaikan, khususnya oleh Komunitas Adat Terpencil (KAT) Suku Anak Dalam (SAD) yang memiliki keterbatasan literasi dan akses informasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh intervensi video edukasi Safety Farming terhadap peningkatan pengetahuan, sikap, dan praktik K3 pada petani Suku Anak Dalam di Desa Bukit Suban. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif pre-experimental dengan desain One-Group Pretest-Posttest. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 45 responden petani laki-laki yang dipilih berdasarkan kriteria inklusi. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner wawancara terpimpin dan lembar observasi. Data dianalisis secara bivariat menggunakan uji non-parametrik Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test (? = 0,05). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan yang sangat signifikan pada rata-rata skor pengetahuan responden dari 4,93 menjadi 8,82 (p=0,000). Rata-rata skor sikap mengalami peningkatan dari 37,78 menjadi 47,80 (p=0,000), serta rata-rata skor praktik meningkat tajam dari 5,02 menjadi 9,27 (p=0,000) pasca-intervensi.Video edukasi Safety Farming terbukti sangat efektif secara statistik sebagai media promosi kesehatan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan kognitif, sikap kehati-hatian, dan praktik K3 secara nyata pada petani KAT Suku Anak Dalam yang memiliki tingkat literasi rendah.

This community service program aims to enhance farmers’ literacy on independent fertilizer production and strengthen their understanding of farmers’ rights within national fertilizer governance as an effort to achieve food sovereignty. The program was implemented in Belang Village, Bungkal Sub-district, Ponorogo Regency, involving GAPOKTAN Baungan consisting of farmer groups from Tempel, Kepuh, Pakal, Kanigoro, and Klatakan hamlets. This initiative represents cross-university synergy involving lecturers from Universitas Merdeka Malang, Universitas Soerjo Ngawi, Universitas Muhammadiyah Ponorogo, and Akademi Kesejahteraan Sosial Ibu Kartini Semarang. The implementation adopted a participatory hybrid approach combining Zoom Meeting dissemination and offline field activities. Activities included literacy enhancement on independent fertilizer production, training on organic fertilizer processing, strengthening farmer group institutions, and legal literacy regarding farmers’ rights in accessing subsidized fertilizers, including RDKK mechanisms and national policies. Methods comprised participatory socialization, hands-on training, group discussions, field practice, and monitoring and evaluation. Results show improved understanding of independent fertilizer concepts, increased technical skills in organic fertilizer production, and greater awareness of farmers’ rights and obligations in the fertilizer distribution system. The program strengthened inter-university collaboration and farmer networks, supporting sustainability, farmer independence, reduced dependence on chemical fertilizers, and community-based food sovereignty.

LAMPUKITA merupakan salah satu UMKM VCO di Kabupaten Fakfak. Hasil dari pembuatan VCO usaha tersebut,  menghasilkan blondo yang selanjutnya diolah menjadi minyak goreng.  Berdasarkan aspek pemasaran,VCO LAMPUKITA memiliki prospek yang baik. Namun, ketersediaan bahan baku kelapa yang memenuhi syarat pembuatan produk utama, jumlahnya terkadang tidak tersedia.  Penelitian sebelumnya fokus pada teknik ekstraksi VCO, masih sedikit membahas strategi bisnis spesifik untuk minyak goreng hasil blondo ditingkat UMKM dengan kendala bahan baku.  Tanpa strategi pengembangan yang tepat, LAMPUKITA akan sulit bertahan secara finansial meskipun produknya memiliki nilai gizi lebih unggul. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengidentifikasi kekuatan, kelemahan, peluang dan ancaman,  menentukan faktor internal, eksternal strategi terbaik dan model pengembangan bisnis baru yang dapat diterapkan LAMPUKITA. Penentuan lokasi secara purposive. Jenis data yaitu data primer dan data sekunder.  Teknik pengumpulan data yaitu observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi.  Analisis data yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif (analisis SWOT dan BMC) dan kuantitatif (metode IFAS, EFAS dan QSPM).  Hasil analisis SWOT menunjukkan bahwa kekuatan utama usaha LAMPUKITA terletak pada keunggulan produk alami, pemanfaatan blondo VCO, serta cita rasa khas kelapa Fakfak. Kelemahan utamanya adalah keterbatasan ketersediaan kelapa yang memenuhi standar VCO, kapasitas produksi masih kecil, dan keterbatasan modal. Analisis IFAS dan EFAS menunjukkan LAMPUKITA berada pada kondisi cukup mendukung untuk dikembangkan secara internal dan eksternal. Keberlanjutan usaha ditentukan oleh manajemen rantai pasok  kelapa. Strategi paling tepat dikembangkan adalah strategi kemitraan dengan petani kelapa berbasis standar VCO.  LAMPUKITA dapat menerapkan berbagai model bisnis baru untuk menanggulangi keterbatasan bahan baku.

Indonesia merupakan produsen padi terbesar di kawasan ASEAN dengan produksi mencapai 60,3 juta ton pada tahun 2025. Meskipun demikian, tingginya produksi tersebut belum mampu meningkatkan ekspor beras secara signifikan dan Indonesia masih menghadapi tantangan dalam memenuhi kebutuhan pangan secara berkelanjutan. Kondisi ini menunjukkan bahwa peningkatan output pertanian belum tentu mencerminkan efektivitas penggunaan faktor-faktor produksi yang mendukungnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh luas lahan sawah, jumlah petani, dan penyaluran pupuk bersubsidi terhadap produksi padi di Indonesia menggunakan pendekatan fungsi produksi Cobb-Douglas. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan data cross section pada 10 provinsi penghasil padi terbesar di Indonesia tahun 2025. Analisis dilakukan menggunakan regresi linier berganda setelah model memenuhi pengujian asumsi klasik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa luas lahan sawah berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap produksi padi dengan elastisitas sebesar 1,038743. Sebaliknya, jumlah petani berpengaruh negatif dan tidak signifikan, sedangkan penyaluran pupuk bersubsidi berpengaruh positif namun tidak signifikan. Temuan ini mengindikasikan bahwa peningkatan produksi padi lebih dipengaruhi oleh ketersediaan dan pemanfaatan lahan yang produktif dibandingkan penambahan tenaga kerja maupun subsidi input pertanian. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa peningkatan produksi padi memerlukan kebijakan yang berfokus pada efisiensi penggunaan sumber daya, perlindungan lahan pertanian produktif, serta penerapan teknologi pertanian yang mampu meningkatkan produktivitas secara berkelanjutan.

Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk mengatasi permasalahan yang dihadapi petani di Desa Sawit, Kabupaten Magelang, seperti meningkatnya biaya produksi, kesulitan pengendalian hama, dan degradasi lingkungan akibat penggunaan bahan kimia sintetis yang berlebihan. Program ini memperkenalkan Biosaka, sebuah teknologi pertanian inovatif yang memanfaatkan rumput dan dedaunan lokal untuk menghasilkan larutan elisitor yang mampu meningkatkan ketahanan dan pertumbuhan tanaman. Melalui pelatihan partisipatif dan praktik langsung, para petani diajarkan prinsip, proses pembuatan, dan metode aplikasi Biosaka. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan peningkatan pemahaman dan keterampilan petani, dengan 85% peserta berhasil memproduksi dan mengaplikasikan Biosaka secara mandiri. Inisiatif ini berkontribusi dalam mengurangi ketergantungan pada input sintetis, menurunkan biaya produksi, mendorong keberlanjutan lingkungan, serta menumbuhkan kesadaran akan pentingnya menjaga kelestarian alam di kalangan petani.

This research aims to analyze: (1) the general characteristics of farmers who convert rubber land to oil palm plantations in Sungai Gelam District, and (2) the economic impact of this land conversion, particularly on farmers’ income. This study uses a quantitative approach with survey data collected from rubber and oil palm farmers. The results show that there are notable differences in farmer characteristics, including capital, labor use, and market access. The average income difference between rubber and oil palm farmers is IDR 2,712,000, indicating higher earnings from oil palm cultivation. Based on the BNT test, with a value of IDR 405,000, the average income difference exceeds the threshold, confirming that the difference is statistically significant. Furthermore, the calculated F value is greater than the F table value, which strengthens the conclusion that there is a significant difference in income between rubber and oil palm farmers. Therefore, land conversion contributes positively to farmers’ income improvement.

Desa Kotayasa merupakan salah satu desa yang memiliki potensi besar di bidang pertanian dan pariwisata. Mayoritas masyarakat bekerja sebagai petani serta pelaku usaha di sektor pariwisata yang berkontribusi terhadap perekonomian masyarakat dan daerah. Namun demikian, masih terdapat siswa yang putus sekolah akibat keterbatasan ekonomi sehingga memilih bekerja untuk membantu keluarga. Kondisi tersebut menyebabkan rendahnya akses pendidikan, termasuk kemampuan bahasa Inggris yang penting dalam mendukung sektor pariwisata dan komunikasi dengan wisatawan asing. Selain itu, masyarakat juga perlu memahami kosakata bahasa Inggris yang berkaitan dengan empon-empon sebagai komoditas lokal unggulan. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan meningkatkan kemampuan dasar bahasa Inggris peserta didik PKBM Desa Kotayasa melalui pelatihan simple present tense, simple past tense, dan pengenalan kosakata empon-empon dalam bahasa Inggris. Metode pelaksanaan menggunakan pendekatan partisipatif melalui ceramah interaktif, latihan terstruktur, diskusi, dan permainan edukatif berbasis gamifikasi. Kegiatan dilaksanakan secara komunikatif dan menyenangkan agar peserta lebih aktif dan mudah memahami materi. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan kemampuan peserta dalam menyusun kalimat sederhana menggunakan simple present tense dan simple past tense, serta meningkatnya pemahaman kosakata empon-empon dalam bahasa Inggris. Program ini diharapkan dapat menjadi model pembelajaran kontekstual dan aplikatif bagi PKBM lainnya, khususnya pada wilayah berbasis pertanian dan pariwisata.

Land conversion associated with renewable energy expansion generates profound socio-cultural transformations in agrarian communities. This study aims to analyze how wind power development reshapes agrarian identity, social capital configuration, and the meaning of land within rural society from an anthropology of development perspective. This research applies qualitative literature-based analysis supported by recent peer-reviewed scholarship on land use change, rural transformation, social capital, and political ecology. Conceptual synthesis integrates sustainable livelihood framework, identity negotiation theory, and energy landscape analysis to construct an interpretive analytical model. Findings indicate that agricultural land conversion produces deagrarianization, occupational shifts, and reconfiguration of social stratification. Land is redefined from a genealogical and productive space into infrastructure and investment asset. Social capital grounded in kinship networks, customary institutions, and local organizations functions as a resilience mechanism through risk redistribution, collective solidarity, and participatory negotiation. Energy landscapes restructure symbolic and material relations between community and territory, generating both hybrid identities and conflict dynamics. Inclusive governance determines whether renewable energy fosters adaptive transformation or deepens commodification and exclusion. Renewable energy transition in rural areas requires socio-cultural recognition beyond technical implementation. Integrating local identity, participatory governance, and community ownership strengthens just and sustainable transformation pathways.

This study aims to explore and understand the experiences of Madurese salt farmers in utilizing digitalization as a strategy to increase income. The method used in this study is a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach, focusing on the subjective experiences of farmers in dealing with and interpreting the use of digital technology. The results of this study indicate that the understanding and utilization of digitalization among Madurese salt farmers is still in its early stages. Some farmers still view digital technology as a social communication tool, while others are beginning to utilize it for marketing, accessing price information, and making economic decisions. The use of WhatsApp and Facebook helps expand markets, improve bargaining power, and open up opportunities for increasing income, although it has not been implemented consistently and in a structured manner. However, the benefits of digitalization have not been felt evenly due to differences in digital literacy, age, experience, and limited internet network infrastructure. These findings are expected to provide a basis for the government and stakeholders to design digital literacy training and online marketing assistance to optimize and equitably utilize technology among farmers.

This study aims to explore the socio-economic structures underlying the economic behavior of chili farmers in Batudaa Pantai Subdistrict, Gorontalo Regency, with a focus on patron-client relationships as a rational coping mechanism. Using a mixed-methods approach with 60 proportionally selected respondents, this study analyzes how asymmetries in access to capital and markets create a weak bargaining position for farmers. The findings reveal a “stability paradox”: although quantitative risk analysis using the Coefficient of Variation (CV) indicates low levels of production, cost, and income risk (CV < 0.5), farmers remain trapped in a price-taker position. Relationships with middlemen (tengkulak) have transformed from mere economic transactions into social bonds of “debt of gratitude.” For farmers, patrons serve as providers of emergency liquidity and market guarantors amid horticultural price volatility. However, this systemic dependence hinders economic independence and capital accumulation at the producer level. This study recommends institutional restructuring through a new cooperative model capable of assuming the patron’s role more equitably to break the chain of structural dependence.

This study aims to analyze the impact of middlemen on the price of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) of oil palm received by farmers in Lambur I Village, Tanjung Jabung Timur Regency, from a sharia economic perspective. This study also examines the FFB marketing patterns carried out by farmers and the factors that influence farmers in choosing where to sell their harvest. The method used is a qualitative approach with a case study research type. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews, field observations, and documentation to understand FFB marketing practices and the socio-economic relationships between farmers and middlemen. The results show that FFB marketing in Lambur I Village is carried out through three main channels: middlemen, the Marketing Chain of Trust (RAM), and palm oil processing factories. Most farmers choose to sell FFB to middlemen because the transaction process is easier, payments are fast, and transportation costs are not required. In addition, urgent financial needs, limited transportation facilities, and long-standing socio-economic relationships also influence farmers' dependence on middlemen. In practice, middlemen play a dominant role in determining prices, deducting approximately Rp 250–Rp 300 per kilogram from the factory price. From a sharia economic perspective, marketing practices through middlemen are essentially permissible as long as they are carried out with mutual consent and do not contain elements of usury, gharar, or injustice. However, the dominance of middlemen in determining prices indicates a bargaining imbalance that could potentially harm farmers, thus not fully reflecting the principle of justice in sharia economics

This study examines the role of the Lubuk Intan Village Unit Cooperative (KUD) in assisting in managing oil palm sales for smallholder farmers in Peninjau Village, Batanghari Regency. The background of this study is based on the suboptimal distribution of economic benefits to farmers, despite increasing sales through the cooperative. This situation indicates the need to strengthen the role of cooperatives in the harvest marketing system. This study used a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Thirteen informants were interviewed: three administrators and ten members of the Lubuk Intan KUD in Peninjau Village, Batanghari Regency. The results indicate that the Lubuk Intan KUD plays a role in facilitating collective sales, providing price information, and creating certainty and transparency in the weighing and recording of harvests. This role has been able to improve marketing efficiency and member trust. However, its implementation still faces obstacles such as limited human resources, limited operational capital, and inadequate member participation.

This research is motivated by the fluctuation in income of areca nut farmers in Lagan Tengah Village, Geragai District, East Tanjung Jabung Regency, which has decreased in recent years. This condition is suspected to be caused by high production costs and unstable areca nut selling prices at the farm level. Therefore, this study aims to determine the effect of production costs and selling prices on areca nut farmer income in Lagan Tengah Village. This research used a quantitative approach with multiple linear regression analysis. The study population was all 1,105 areca nut farmers in Lagan Tengah Village, while the sample size was 92 people, selected using simple random sampling based on the Slovin formula with a 10% margin of error. Data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, observations, and documentation. Data analysis was performed using the classical assumption test, the t-test (partial), the F-test (simultaneous), and the coefficient of determination (R²) test. The results showed that production costs had a partial and significant negative effect on areca nut farmer income, while selling prices had a positive and significant effect on areca nut farmer income. Simultaneously, both variables—production costs and selling prices—have a significant impact on the income of areca nut farmers in Lagan Tengah Village. The coefficient of determination (R²) indicates that production costs and selling prices are able to explain variations in areca nut farmer income quite strongly. From these results, it can be concluded that improving production cost efficiency and stabilizing areca nut selling prices are important factors in increasing the income of areca nut farmers in Lagan Tengah Village. The local government and related institutions are expected to support farmers through subsidy policies, increased market access, and fostering farm management to optimize and sustain farmer income.

The farmer empowerment program in Dilem Village, Gondang District, was implemented through training on the production of solid compost based on livestock manure as an effort to enhance the independence and agricultural productivity of the local farming community. This training was designed to utilize local resources through a village potential–based approach that emphasizes the optimization of livestock waste and organic materials available in the surrounding environment. The implementation methods included socialization activities, material delivery, hands-on practice in compost production, and post-training assistance to ensure the sustainability of technology application at the farmer level. The results of the program indicated an increase in farmers’ knowledge and skills in the compost-making process, enabling them to produce organic fertilizer independently and reduce dependence on chemical fertilizers. This program also had a positive impact on soil quality, production cost efficiency, environmental cleanliness, and supported environmentally friendly and sustainable agricultural practices. Thus, this training activity contributes to strengthening the local economy, improving farmers’ welfare, and developing a sustainable agricultural system based on local resources in Dilem Village in a continuous and practical manner.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis implementasi Peraturan Daerah Kabupaten Ngawi Nomor 13 Tahun 2019 tentang Perlindungan dan Pemberdayaan Petani serta mengidentifikasi faktor penghambat pelaksanaannya dalam mendukung ketahanan pangan daerah. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian hukum empiris yang mengkaji hukum tidak hanya sebagai norma tertulis, tetapi juga sebagai praktik pelaksanaannya dalam masyarakat. Data penelitian diperoleh melalui wawancara dengan aparatur Dinas Ketahanan Pangan dan Pertanian Kabupaten Ngawi, penyuluh pertanian, serta petani. Selain itu, penelitian juga menggunakan data sekunder yang diperoleh melalui studi kepustakaan berupa peraturan perundang-undangan, buku, jurnal ilmiah, serta dokumen resmi pemerintah daerah. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan membandingkan ketentuan hukum dengan kondisi di lapangan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi kebijakan telah dilaksanakan melalui beberapa program perlindungan dan pemberdayaan petani, seperti bantuan sarana produksi berupa benih unggul, pupuk bersubsidi, alat dan mesin pertanian, pelaksanaan program Asuransi Usaha Tani Padi, perlindungan sosial melalui BPJS Ketenagakerjaan, penyediaan sarana dan prasarana pertanian, serta kegiatan pelatihan dan penyuluhan bagi petani. Namun pelaksanaan kebijakan tersebut masih menghadapi beberapa hambatan, antara lain belum diterbitkannya Peraturan Bupati sebagai regulasi turunan, keterbatasan anggaran daerah, rendahnya partisipasi petani, serta koordinasi antarinstansi yang belum optimal sehingga pelaksanaan kebijakan belum berjalan secara maksimal dalam mendukung ketahanan pangan daerah.

The agricultural sector plays a strategic role in meeting food needs while maintaining environmental sustainability and community welfare. However, conventional farming practices that rely on chemical inputs have caused various problems, such as soil degradation, loss of biodiversity, and environmental pollution. This condition has encouraged the adoption of the Sustainable Agriculture concept, which emphasizes a balance between ecological, economic, and social aspects. Its successful implementation is strongly influenced by farmers’ perceptions as the main actors. This study aims to analyze rice farmers’ perceptions of the implementation of Sustainable Agriculture in swampy areas of Tebas District, Sambas Regency. The research was conducted from October to November 2025 using a survey method involving 95 farmers selected through the Slovin formula and proportional random sampling technique. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and Likert-scale questionnaires, and analyzed using descriptive analysis and binary logistic regression. The results show that farmers’ perceptions are generally positive, particularly regarding water management, variety selection, and cropping patterns. However, the use of organic fertilizers, environmentally friendly pest control, and post-harvest management are still considered difficult. Education level and non-farming occupations significantly influence farmers’ perceptions. Therefore, enhancing extension services, training, and support for business diversification is necessary to promote the adoption of Sustainable Agriculture.

The agricultural sector plays a vital role in the economy and food security; however, the rapid growth of the tourism sector in Badung Regency has accelerated the conversion of agricultural land, potentially affecting the welfare of rice farmers. Farmers’ welfare is determined not only by economic factors but also by health conditions, education, and social relationships reflected in the value of menyama braya within the Subak system. This study aims to analyze the effects of farm income, farmer exchange rate, health, education, and menyama braya on the subjective well-being of rice farmers in Subak Munggu, Badung Regency. A quantitative approach was employed using a sample of 86 rice farmers selected through simple random sampling. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and questionnaires and were analyzed using Partial Least Squares (PLS). The results indicate that farm income, farmer exchange rate, health, and menyama braya have a positive and significant effect on the subjective well-being of rice farmers. In contrast, education does not have a significant effect on farmers’ subjective well-being. These findings suggest that improving farmers’ subjective well-being depends not only on economic conditions but also on health status and harmonious social relationships within the Subak community. Therefore, efforts to sustain farming activities, improve farmers’ health, and preserve the value of menyama braya should be strengthened to enhance the subjective well-being of rice farmers.

This study aims to analyze the level of financial literacy and examine its influence on the household welfare of vegetable farmers. Agricultural households, particularly smallholder vegetable farmers, frequently experience economic vulnerability due to several structural challenges such as unstable agricultural income, seasonal production patterns, fluctuating market prices, limited access to formal financial services, and inadequate financial management skills. These conditions often make farm households more susceptible to economic shocks, including crop failure, input price increases, or sudden market price declines. In this context, financial literacy becomes an essential capability that enables farmers to manage their financial resources more effectively.This research employed a quantitative research design using a survey approach. The study involved 120 vegetable farmers selected as respondents from major vegetable-producing areas. Data were collected through structured questionnaires designed to measure farmers’ financial literacy levels and household welfare conditions. Financial literacy was assessed through indicators such as financial knowledge, financial behavior, and financial attitudes, while household welfare was evaluated based on indicators including consumption stability, education and health expenditures, savings capacity, and overall economic resilience. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics to describe the characteristics and financial literacy levels of respondents, and multiple linear regression analysis to examine the relationship between financial literacy and household welfare.The results of this study highlight the importance of strengthening financial education programs targeted at agricultural communities. Improving financial literacy among vegetable farmers can contribute not only to better household financial management but also to broader rural economic development. Therefore, financial education initiatives should be integrated into agricultural extension programs, farmer group activities, and local government development strategies. Such initiatives may include training in household financial planning, simple bookkeeping for farm businesses, savings management, and responsible credit use. By enhancing farmers’ financial capabilities, these programs can help improve household welfare, strengthen rural economic resilience, and support the long-term sustainability of the agricultural sector.

Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) is an important plantation commodity that contributes to improving rural livelihoods. However, the productivity of smallholder rubber plantations remains relatively low due to various technical constraints, socio-economic conditions, and limited farmers’ knowledge and technology. This study aims to analyze the influence of technical aspects of cultivation and socio-economic aspects on farmers’ knowledge and technology in rubber cultivation in Desa Antutan, Kecamatan Tanjung Palas, Kabupaten Bulungan. This research employed a mixed methods approach with a descriptive design. Quantitative data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 30 rubber farmers selected using purposive sampling, while qualitative data were obtained through in-depth interviews and documentation. Quantitative data were analyzed using multiple linear regression with SPSS software, while qualitative data were analyzed through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing The results indicate that technical aspects of cultivation and socio-economic aspects simultaneously influence farmers’ knowledge and technology in rubber cultivation. Partially, technical cultivation aspects have a more dominant effect than socio-economic aspects. Qualitative findings reveal that the main problems faced by farmers include improper tapping techniques, aging rubber trees, rubber price fluctuations, and limited access to agricultural training and extension services.