Utilization of information and communication technologies (ICTs) had changed the diversity of agricultural extension and communication services which required alternatives for users of the services. Higher and better speed of information services was considerably recquired for supporting the sustainability of commercial farming business which in turn could facilitate the achievement of high status of food resilience. The goals of research were: (1). Describing access and function of ICTs for agricultural community, (2). Describing pattern on the usage of ICTs for supporting agricultural activities, (3). Analyzing the determinant factors on the usage of ICTs for supporting agricultural activities. The research method used in the study was analytical descriptive with survey research technique. The sites of study were commercial farming areas in Yogyakarta namely Patuk Gunungkidul, Turi Sleman, Sanden Bantul and Panjatan Kulon Progo. Sample were selected by using simple random sampling method. Data had been collected by using structured questionnaire, observation and indepth interview. While data analysis had been done by using descriptive statistic and multiple regression. Study results showed that (1). Ownership of ICTs media in all of research sites was considerably high including conventional media and new media which both had high capability providing information and entertaninment, but the function on education was still considerably limited, (2). Utilization of ICTs for supporting agricultural activities was: conventional media (television and radio) for providing information on technical production, policy and marketing, while new media (handphone and smartphone) for providing information on technical production, policy, marketing and financial aspect, (3). Determinant factors on ownership of ICTs were age and social status, and (4). Determinant factors on the usage of ICTs for supporting agricultural activities were age and sex of farmers.ABSTRAK Pemanfaatan Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi (TIK) menyebabkan adanya perubahan keragaman (diversifikasi) layanan penyuluhan dan komunikasi pertanian yang memberi alternatif lebih baik bagi para pengguna layanan. Kecepatan layanan informasi sangat diperlukan untuk mendukung keberlanjutan pertanian komersial sehingga pada gilirannya dapat berkontribusi pada pencapaian ketahanan pangan yang tinggi. Tujuan penelitian adalah (1) Mengetahui akses dan fungsi TIK bagi masyarakat pertanian, (2) Mengetahui pola penggunaan TIK untuk pertanian oleh masyarakat pertanian dan (3) Mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi penggunaan TIK untuk mendukung kegiatan pertanian. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif analitik dengan teknik penelitian survey. Lokasi penelitian adalah kawasan pertanian komersial di Yogyakarta yang mencakup Patuk Gunungkidul, Turi Sleman, Sanden Bantul dan Panjatan Kulon Progo. Sampel dipilih dengan teknik simple random sampling. Data dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan kuesioner terstruktur, observasi dan wawancara mendalam. Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan analisis statistik deskriptif dan dan regresi berganda. Hasil studi menunjukkan bahwa (1). Kepemilikan media TIK di semua lokasi kajian cukup tinggi (media konvensional dan media baru) yang mampu melayani penyediaan informasi dan hiburan, namun fungsi edukasi masih sangat terbatas, (2). Penggunaan media TIK untuk mendukung kegiatan pertanian: media konvensional (televisi radio) untuk teknis produksi, kebijakan dan pemasaran, sedangkan media baru untuk untuk informasi teknis produksi, pemasaran, kebijakan dan
Puton Watu Ngelak Tourism Village is one of the tourist villages that implements Community Based Tourism, so that it requires community participation in its management. This Tourism Village presents the beauty of natural resources in the form of Opak River and Watu Ngelak site, combined with art and cultural performances that are requires an educational content. The contribution of local communities in the formation and development of Puton Watu Ngelak Tourism Village is interesting to study in relation to the realization of community empowerment in rural areas. The research method used is descriptive analytical. This research was conducted in Puton Hamlet with research informants, namely residents of Puton Hamlet This research uses primary and secondary data and the data are collected through observation and interview. Data analysis will be conducted descriptively by presenting the percentage of community involvement in the management of Puton Watu Ngelak Tourism Village. The results showed that community performed high participation of labour and idea. On the other hand, their participation in providing materials is still low/minimum because they prioritize their family needs rather than the tourism village development.
Information and communication technologies (ICTs) is an alternative source to obtain the information of agricultural innovations. This research aims to investigate the ICTs ownership and the utilization of ICTs for supporting commercial farming activities in Yogyakarta. It was conducted in four sub-district namely Patuk (Gunungkidul Regency), Turi (Sleman Regency), Sanden (Bantul Regency) and Panjatan (Kulon Progo Regency). Farmer samples were selected by simple random sampling technique.The total sample was 120 peasants. The research results show that smartphone and mobile phone are the most popular media owned by farmers although the utilities is limited to dial function. Internet access in smartphone is not functional because of the signal difficulty in some areas. The utilization of ICTs for supporting commercial farming activities which includes for searching agricultural information. Technical production is the popular topic farmer search from electronic media, including smartphone, mobile-phone, radio, and television. Farmers also access marketing information mostly from mobilephone and smartphone. They sometimes watch success stories of a farmer from television since this topic can inspire them to work harder as farmers. Human interest, policy and funding are not the popular topic they search from electronic media.
<p align="justify"><em>Mina padi is a rice-fish integrated farming system that could increase agricultural field productivity. By implementing this innovation, agricultural land production could increase</em><em>,</em><em> and farmers will benefit from two different commodities, namely rice and fish. The involvement of mina padi farmer groups and support from the agricultural extension officer is needed to achieve maximum results in implementing of Mina padi cultivation. One of many areas that have already been implementing a mina padi farming system in the Special Region of Yogyakarta is Sumberagung Village, Moyudan District. In Sumberagung Village</em><em>,</em><em> there are 5 mina padi groups with a total of around 64 members that are still actively running mina padi business. The main aim of this study is to determine the sustainability of mina padi farming in Sumberagung Village, Moyudan District, Sleman Regency. The analytical framework used in this study is the Threats, Weakness, Opportunity, and Strength framework by analyzing the threats, weaknesses, opportunities, and strengths of the Mina padi group business activities. This analysis will provide a sustainable development strategy for the mina padi farming system in Sumberagung Village, Moyudan District. The strategies that would sustain mina padi farming business sustainability are intensif</em><em>ying</em><em> the mina padi farming field, </em><em>using the </em><em>tanam jajar legowo (tajarwo) farming system, and reducing pesticide usage, develop</em><em>ing</em><em> mina padi agritourism, and organizing training for mina padi to the younger generation.</em><em></em></p>
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