INTEGRATED DESEASE MANAGEMENT FOR CHILI FARMING IN BREBES AND MAGELANG - CENTRAL JAVA: SOCIAL ECONOMIC IMPACTS
Abstract: This study aims to
analyze the impact of an integrated disease management (IDM) on chilli. Chili
disease control technologies that include crop barrier with corn and
Crotalaria, and compost tea have been introduced to farmers in Magelang and
Brebes. A qualitative approach was used to assess and estimate the
socio-economic impact of agricultural research. The study was conducted in
2011. The results showed that based on land use chili, the net economic
benefits generated was relatively low. There were only a few farmers who have
adopted the technology on chili peppers. Furthermore, the survey also
illustrates that three years after its introduction in 2007 the technology
status at farm level was just at consciousness phase. Learning of this fact, a
thorough evaluation of the technology on chili pepper should be done
immediately. Research institutions which have developed the technology should
encourage bottom-up initiatives and build a shared commitment to complete the
implementation of a clear strategic plan. The adoption of the strategic plan
should include the integration of research activities with promotional
activities for example by revitalizing participatory approaches to awareness of
farmers.
Keywords: chili; technology
impact assessment, integrated disease management (IDM), adoption,
socio-economic analysis
Penulis: Joko Mariyono
Kode Jurnal: jppertaniandd160917
