Farmer Modernity: Levels of Modernity and Structural and Cultural Barriers in Rice Agribusiness

Abstract

English

This study aims to determine the level of modernity of rice farmers, identify agricultural modernization processes that encourage the modernity of rice farmers, and identify obstacles (structural and cultural) that hinder the modernity of rice farmers. This research was conducted in Timusu Village, Liliriaja District, Soppeng Regency, South Sulawesi. This research approach is a quantitative approach using survey methods through direct interviews with rice farmers and filling out questionnaires. The measurement of modernity uses the Likert scale and the data analysis used is descriptive statistical analysis. Based on the results of the Likert scale analysis on the level of modernity of rice farmers measured through fourteen indicators, an average total score of 147 and an average index of 69.95% were obtained, meaning that the level of modernity of rice farmers is in the high category. Agricultural modernization occurs when rice farming communities see farmers in other regions using modern agricultural technology. The presence of the use of modern agricultural technology can facilitate and speed up the completion of work. This encourages the modernity of rice farmers who are always interested in trying new things, as well as accepting change. The social relations and way of life of farmers began to change and adapt to today's connections and way of life. The barriers to modernity of rice farmers are divided into two parts: structural barriers and cultural barriers. Structural obstacles are caused by the narrow area of arable land and the institutional role of farmer groups is lacking in the management of alsintan use. Meanwhile, cultural barriers are caused by low farmer education and aging of farmers.

Bahasa Indonesia

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tingkat modernitas petani padi, mengidentifikasi proses modernisasi pertanian yang mendorong modernitas petani padi, dan mengidentifikasi hambatan-hambatan (struktural dan budaya) yang menghambat modernitas petani padi. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Desa Timusu Kecamatan Liliriaja Kabupaten Soppeng Sulawesi Selatan. Pendekatan penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kuantitatif dengan menggunakan metode survei melalui wawancara langsung kepada petani padi dan pengisian kuesioner. Pengukuran modernitas menggunakan skala likert dan analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis statistik deskriptif. Berdasarkan hasil analisis skala likers pada tingkat modernitas petani padi yang diukur melalui empat belas indikator diperoleh rata-rata total skor 147 dan rata-rata indeks 69,95%, artinya tingkat modernitas petani padi berada pada kategori tinggi. Modernisasi pertanian terjadi ketika masyarakat petani padi melihat petani di daerah lain menggunakan teknologi pertanian modern. Hadirnya penggunaan teknologi pertanian modern dapat mempermudah dan mempercepat penyelesaian pekerjaan. Hal ini mendorong modernitas petani padi yang selalu tertarik mencoba hal-hal baru, serta menerima perubahan. Hubungan sosial dan cara hidup petani mulai berubah dan disesuaikan dengan koneksi dan cara hidup saat ini. Hambatan modernitas petani padi terbagi menjadi dua bagian diantaran hambatan struktural dan hambatan budaya. Hambatan struktural disebabkan karena luas lahan garapan tergolong sempit dan peran kelembagaan kelompok tani kurang dalam manajemen penggunaan alsintan. sedangkan hambatan budaya disebabkan karena pendidikan petani rendah dan penuaan umur petani.

Keywords

• Modernity
• Farmer
• Paddy
• Agribusiness.
• Modernitas
• Petani
• Padi
• Agribisnis.