International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume VI, Issue VI, June 2022 | ISSN 2454–6186
Wida Pradiana1*, Suryo Ediyono2
1Doctoral Study Program of Development Extension, Health Promotion Major
Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta
2Faculty of Cultural Studies, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta
*Corresponding Authors
Abstract: This study investigates the empowerment of female farmer groups with the application of a hydroponic system in Cikoneng sub-district, Ciamis District. This study aims to describe the application of a hydroponic planting system, analyze the factors that influence the application of a hydroponic planting system, and formulate strategies to improve the application of the hydroponic planting system. The study was carried out for three months (March-June 2021) in three designated villages of Kujang Village, Nasol Village, and Cimari Village. Determination of the sample used the census technique with the criteria that all-female farmers in the female farmer group have farming businesses with a total of 75 people. Data were collected by distributing questionnaires and interviews. The questionnaire contained questions related to variables. The data analysis used was descriptive analysis and multiple linear regression. Based on the results of multiple linear regression analysis, the factors affecting the empowerment of female farmer groups with the application of hydroponic planting systems on mustard greens cover the role of extension workers and the role of female farmer groups. Based on the results of regression and descriptive analysis, the strategy used was to provide counseling in the form of transferring knowledge and persuading female farmer groups to apply hydroponic planting systems.
Keywords: Empowerment, Female Farmer Group, Hydroponics
I. INTRODUCTION
Most of the population’s livelihood in Ciamis District is farming so the agricultural sector has a dominant contribution to Regional Gross Domestic Product (GDP) compared to other sectors. This indicates that local governments need to pay more attention to the potential development of the agricultural sector, where the scope includes food crops, fisheries, animal husbandry, and forestry. The total area of this district is 244,369 Ha. with a population of 1,774,032 people. As the New Autonomous Region (DOB), Ciamis District has a growth rate of 0.84 percent per year (Department of Agriculture, Ciamis Strategic Plan). Based on the 2020 program data, the vegetable production of Cikoneng Sub-district experienced an increase in the previous year from 13.52 tons in 2018 to 13.58 tons in 2020 (Cikoneng District Program 2020).