THE ROLE OF CUSTOMARY INSTITUTIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITIES AND AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION
2019
Setia Budi | Ahmad Humam Hamid | Fajri Fajri | Agussabti Agussabti
The purpose of this study is to determine the role of Keujruen Blang in the implementation of agricultural extension model for rice seed farmers. Keujruen Blang is a customary institution rooted in Aceh Province, Indonesia. This study uses qualitative research method by applying case study with qualitative descriptive approach in which data processing through nonparametric statistic with data measurement using Likert Scale. The results showed that farmers still perceive the existence of Keujruen Blang in terms of; (1) set the division of water to the rice farmers, (2) determine and coordinate the schedule of planting rice (3) resolving disputes between rice farmers (4) coordinating khanduri blang (5) socializing and imposing sanctions on farmers who violate customary law and (6)) pick up small contributions to the rice farming community.Beside farmers, the role of Keujruen Blang is also felt by agricultural extension agents. They stated that Keujruen Blang was instrumental in assisting farmers, especially in regulating water and the implementation of simultaneous cultivation.This research recommends the involvement of Keujruen Blang in formulating extension work plan, implementation and evaluation of extension program to rice farmer breeders in supporting the effectiveness of agricultural extension to increase farmer production and welfare.
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