FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERPERAN DALAM KELANGKAAN PUPUK BERSUBSIDI
Abstract: The scarcity of
subsidized fertilizer in subdistrict of Wonosari, Bondowoso Country affects the
farmer’s exertion. Agriculture product decreases and to be hopeless. By this
reason, farmers suffer operating loss. This will affect the available of
national food. The scarcity of subsidized fertilizer in subdistrict of
Wonosari, Bondowoso Country happened on the third of seasonal planting in 2007.
This research is aimed to know: (1) Scarcity factors of subsidized fertilizer;
(2) The effect of the scarcity of subsidized fertilizer on the farmer’s
motivation in maintaining farmer exertion; and (3) The effect of the scarcity
of subsidized fertilizer on the productivity of farmer’s exertion, especially
on rice plant. This research is conducted conciously (Purposive Method). It is
located in subdistrict Wonosari, Bondowoso Country. The research uses
descriptive and comparative method. Sample was taken by using Cluster Sampling
method consisting 35 respondents. On the other hand, the researcher also used
Puposive Sampling method to determine the respondents criteria. Other
respondents (beyond farmer) are the commision of subsidized fertilizer’s
superintendant, field instructor, legitimated kiosk of subsidized fertilizer,
and distributor of subsidized fertilizer. Method the data analysis used
descriptive analysis through indicators and stage test analysis of Wilcoxon.
The result of the research shows that: (1) Scarcity factors of subsidized
fertilizer that is the dependence of farmer on inorganic fertilizer, imbalance
of fertilizer and menimizing role recommended by the goverment, extensification
of area, and informal distributor of subsidized fertilizer; (2) The farmer’s
motivation is still high even the subsidized fertilizer is scarce; (3) The
difference of productivity of farmer’s exertion, especially on the rice
farming.
Key Words: Scarcity of
subsidized fertilizer, motivation, productivity exertion, and farmers
Penulis: Dita Lina Kuadrati,
Ati Kusmiati
Kode Jurnal: jppertaniandd100046
