Factors Affecting The Capacity Of Farmers In The Integrated Of Beef Cattle-Paddy With Zero Waste Pattern
Agustina Abdullah; J.A.Syamsu: Hikmah M.Ali
Hasanuddin University
Abstract
ABSTRACT The success of developing the integrated pattern of cattle and rice straw is largely determined by the capacity of the farmers- resources. The main technology component to be controlled by farmers in the integrated farming systems, particularly paddy and beef cattle waste processing technologies is waste of rice straw and cow dung of cattle. The research aims to understand the factors that affect farmers in the adoption of the capacity of waste processing technology rice straw and cow dung of cattle waste. The determination of farmers as random respondents calculated based on Slovin with a total sample of 160 respondents (Umar, 1997). Research data were collected by conducting a survey using collection techniques, namely interviews using questionnaires, focus group discussions, and in-depth interviews (in depth study) to several key informants. Data was analyzed using a descriptive statistical analysis and structural equation model analysis. The results showed that the factors that influence the capacity of farmers in the adoption of waste management technology of rice straw and livestock manure waste in the integration of zero-waste pattern beef cattle were socioeconomic characteristics, psychological socio-psychological characteristics, instructor performance, innovation characteristics, and farmers perceptions of extension workers performance. Accordingly, attention needs to be given to the factors that influence the capacity of farmers in adopting technology for integrated beef cattle and paddy with zero waste patterns so that they can increase the productivity, income and welfare of farmers in rural areas.
Keywords: factors, technology adoption, waste, rice straw, cattle dung, zero waste
Topic: Extension of agriculture