The Effectiveness of Illegal Subsidized Fertilizer Eradication in Ngawi Regency

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume III, Issue II, February 2019 | ISSN 2454–6186

The Effectiveness of Illegal Subsidized Fertilizer Eradication in Ngawi Regency

Tri Boy Siahaan, Hartiwiningsih, Hari Purwadi

Post Graduade Program of Law Studies, Sebelas Maret University Surakarta,  Indonesia

Abstract:-Agriculture is a leading sector in Ngawi Regency. Ngawi residents still rely on agriculture as livelihood. There are serious obstacles that hinder the development of agriculture such as the scarcity of subsidized fertilizer and the rampant illegal subsidized fertilizer sold at high prices to farmers. This study analyzes the effectiveness of eradicating illegal subsidized fertilizer in Ngawi Regency. The results of the study show that the eradication of illegal subsidized fertilizer in Ngawi Regency has not been effective. The case of illegal subsidized fertilizer trade has increased along with the high demand for fertilizer and limited supply to meet farmers’ needs. Efforts that can be made in eradicating illegal subsidized fertilizer in Ngawi to support the improvement of farmers’ welfare are: (1) Following up on all reports of illegal subsidized fertilizer circulation, (2) Taking firm action against illegal subsidized economic criminals in collaboration with agencies that is Agriculture Office of Ngawi Regency related to expert witness in the trial process of the defendant. (3) Increasing the participation of the community, especially farmers, in reporting economic crime of illegal subsidized fertilizer; (4) Ngawi Regency Agriculture Service is urged to inform about HRP subsidized fertilizer and available quota of fertilizer periodically to farmers and farmer groups.

Keywords: effectiveness, eradication, illegal subsidized fertilizer.

I. INTRODUCTION

1. Background

Agriculture is a sector that plays an important role in efforts to fulfill food needs. Various food products are produced from this sector such as rice, wheat, corn, fruits, vegetables and others. This condition shows that agriculture is a prioritized sector of the country for the fulfillment of people’s welfare.
As an agricultural country, Indonesia must be able to guarantee the survival of the farmers. Farming is a sector that is directly in contact with the livelihood of many people. The majority of rural residents in Indonesia still rely on agriculture as a livelihood. Not only farmers who own land, but also farm workers and family members. This clearly shows that the agricultural sector must be managed well for the continuity of nation. Advanced agriculture will make food self-sufficiency approachable so that the government does not need to take and implement a food import policy because it can be fulfilled by domestic production.

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