Peran Penyuluhan Dalam Pemberdayaan Petani Kelapa Sawit Pola Swadaya di Kecamatan Tambusai Utara Kabupaten Rokan Hulu
Abstract: The
purposes of this research are: (1) To
identify the role of extension toward independent smallholder farmers of palm
oil; (2) To know the empowerment level of the farmers; (3) To analysis the
relation between extension’s role on
empowerment the farmers. This research
was conducted at Bangun Jaya Village at North Tambusai Sub-district of
Rokan Hulu. Samples were determined by purposive sampling methods with
consideration that the location has active extension activities and has farmers
group. 45 independent smallholder farmers of palm oil were taken as respondent.
Validity and reliability analysis has been done on the measuring instruments.
Data’s analysis to acknowledge the first and second research purpose used Scale
Likert’s summated Rating (SLR), whereas multiple linear regression used to
acknowledge the third purpose of this research. The Result showed that: (1) The
extension role is categorized enough, that are consisted of facilitation,
supervision, monitoring and evaluation is categorized enough, while on
education, information dissemination,
and consultation is categorized have a role; (2) The empowerment level is
categorized well, that are consisted of human resources and productive economy
is categorized well, while on institutional is well enough; (3) Empowerment of
independent small holder farmers affected significantly by the role of
extension in education, facilitation and consultation, and monitoring and
evaluation, however the role of extension does not significantly affect on
dissemination and supervision of the
farmers empowerments.
Penulis: Andi Joko Pramono,
Rosnita, Arifudin
Kode Jurnal: jppertaniandd140823