Price transmission is an important aspect in understanding market integration and commodity marketing efficiency. It measures how effectively price changes in one market are passed on to another market. The existence of price fluctuations in the buying and selling of bokar (raw rubber material) indicates price transmission between markets, affecting rubber prices at every level, including UPPB,…
The rice farming sector plays a strategic role in supporting national food security; however, its sustainability is under serious pressure due to the conversion of paddy fields into oil palm plantations. In Banyuasin Regency, the sustainability of rice farming has been increasingly threatened by this land-use conversion. The binary logistic regression analysis shows that farm income is the only…
The use of Food Additives (BTP) in food products is still common in various regions in Indonesia, especially in processed foods such as meatballs. In addition to the permitted use of BTP, there is still the use of hazardous additives such as borax. Borax is a chemical compound commonly used as a germicide and antifungal agent, for example in wood processing. The use of borax in food can have ne…
This study examines the effectiveness of communication patterns in mentoring activities within the Gerakan Sumsel Mandiri Pangan (GSMP) program among Dasa Wisma groups in Talang Jambe Village, Palembang City. The GSMP program is a regional government initiative aimed at improving household food security through the utilization of home yard land assisted by agricultural extension workers. The re…
THIS STUDY AIMS TO ANALYZE THE INFLUENCE OF CONSUMER FACTORS, INCLUDING RELIGIOSITY, HEALTH CONSCIOUSNESS, SOCIAL INFLUENCE, AND TRUST IN HALAL CERTIFICATION, ON THE PURCHASE INTENTION OF HALAL FOOD PRODUCTS, AS WELL AS THEIR IMPACT ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE HALAL SUPPLY CHAIN IN THE AGRIBUSINESS SYSTEM. THE RESEARCH WAS CONDUCTED IN PALEMBANG CITY INVOLVING 100 RESPONDENTS CONSISTING OF MUSL…
Household consumption expenditure of rubber farmers reflects the pattern of fulfilling needs influenced by socio-economic factors. The objectives of this study are: 1. To analyze the level of welfare of rubber farmer households based on the proportion of food and non food consumption expenditure. 2. To identify factors that influence consumption expenditure. 3. To determine the variables that h…
The research method employed a saturated sampling technique (census) involving 60 seed breeders partnered with CV. Berkah Tani. Primary data were obtained through in-depth interviews using a structured questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted using a multidimensional sustainability index approach via the Likert scale and SWOT matrix analysis (IFE, EFE, and IE matrices). Data collection was co…
This research was conducted to evaluate the magnitude of value added generated from the transformation of rice into certified seeds and to perform an economic performance comparison against non-seed rice farming (consumption rice). The research location was purposively determined in Bumi Agung Village, Lempuing District, Ogan Komering Ilir Regency, a significant rice production center. The stud…
This research aimed to analyze the welfare level of lebak swamp rice farmers with Cropping Index (IP) 100 and IP 200 in Gelebak Dalam Village, Rambutan District, Banyuasin Regency. The objectives of this research were to calculate the income of lebak swamp rice farming, determine the contribution of rice farming income to total household income, and compare the welfare levels of farmers applyin…
Food safety is a condition and a set of efforts required to prevent food from possible biological, chemical, and physical contamination that may disrupt, harm, and endanger human health. In the context of vegetable farming, food safety encompasses the entire production process from pre-production to post-harvest to ensure that the products meet quality and health standards. This study aimed to:…
This study aimed to analyze the levels of role, participation, infrastructure, perception, and behavior in the use of organic fertilizer among vegetable farmers in Talang Keramat Village, as well as to examine the influence of these variables with perception as a mediating factor. The method that was used was a survey with a quantitative approach involving 37 vegetable farmers who were members …
Fish-based processed products played an important role in supporting food security while opening opportunities for agribusiness development at the local level. One of the traditional products from South Sumatra was kemplang tunu, which not only had a unique taste but also carried significant potential to improve household income. This study discussed kemplang tunu as a fish- based product with …
The adoption of sustainable palm oil certification among independent smallholder farmers remains a critical issue amid increasing environmental, social, and market demands. RSPO certification is recognized as an important instrument to ensure sustainability; however, its adoption among smallholders is still limited and uneven. This research aims to (1) identify the process of RSPO certification…
The Electrifying Agriculture Program was a program that utilized electrical energy in the agricultural sector with the aim of increasing productivity and improving cost efficiency of farming through the use of electric water pumps for irrigation. This study aimed to (1) identify the management system of electric water pumps in the implementation of the Electrifying Agriculture Program in the Ka…
Rice production in Indonesia plays a strategic role in meeting national food needs as well as supporting the country's economy. In efforts to maintain food security, the government encourages increased production and the strengthening of agricultural institutions, namely the Joint Farmer Groups (Gapoktan), in supporting farming activities. Farmers' household income is one of the important facto…
Coffee farming plays a strategic role in supporting rural household economies and serves as a primary source of livelihood for farmers. In addition to generating income, coffee farming provides employment opportunities, particularly for family labor. This study aims to: (1) analyze the allocation of household labor in coffee farming; (2) calculate the household income of coffee farmers; and (3)…
This study aims to: (1) analyze the role of agricultural extension workers in supporting the management of semi-technical irrigation, (2) determine the level of rice farmers’ participation, and (3) analyze the influence of extension workers’ roles on farmers’ participation in Pelang Kenidai Village, Dempo Tengah District, Pagar Alam City. The research method used was a survey with a combi…
Rubber is one of the plantation commodities that has long been an integral part of the lives of Indonesian people, particularly in South Sumatra. The maintenance of rubber plantation area does not automatically guarantee the sustainability of farming activities, as sustainability is also strongly influenced by social aspects, especially those related to labor availability and the competencies p…
Non-rice side businesses are a farmer's strategy to increase household income outside the rice farming sector. This study aims to: (1) identify the types of non-rice side businesses managed by farmers in Arisan Deras Village; (2) calculate the amount of income obtained from each business; and (3) formulate a strategy for developing these side businesses. The method used is a survey method with …
Sektor perkebunan kelapa sawit memiliki peran strategis dalam perekonomian nasional, khususnya di Provinsi Sumatera Selatan, dengan PT Tunas Baru Lampung Tbk Banyuasin sebagai salah satu perusahaan yang berkontribusi besar melalui luas areal dan produksi yang tinggi serta penyerapan tenaga kerja pemanen. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah: (1) untuk menganalisis tingkat produktivitas karyawan pemanen…
Rice is the main livelihood of swamp land farmers in Pemulutan District, Ogan Ilir Regency. In managing the farm business, farmers need to have entrepreneurial behavior to be able to develop their businesses sustainably. This study aims to (1) How the entrepreneurial behavior of rice farmers is in the research location, (2) What internal factors influence the entrepreneurial behavior of rice fa…
Fruit consumption in Palembang City shows a fluctuating pattern and is still below the standards recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). This condition indicates that the increase in fruit consumption is not optimal. On the other hand, this condition is not always followed by the dominance of local fruit in the market, especially with the increasing ease of access to imported fruit …
This study aims to analyze the effect of digital communication effectiveness on consumer trust and consumer loyalty, as well as to examine the role of trust as a mediating variable. The background of this research is based on the increasing use of digital media in agricultural product marketing, particularly in hydroponic businesses. This condition requires business actors to deliver informatio…
Rice is the main staple food commodity that plays a vital role in fulfilling the consumption needs of the Indonesian population, thus increasing production and farm efficiency is essential to support national food security. High-yielding rice varieties such as Inpari 47 and Inpari 49 have been adopted by farmers in Banyu Urip Village, Tanjung Lago Sub-district, Banyuasin Regency, yet variations…