Open AccessApplication of corn cultivation techniques by smallholder farmers
Author(s) -
Andi Bahrun,
Ratih M. Amin,
F. Alimin
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
iop conference series. earth and environmental science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1755-1307
pISSN - 1755-1315
DOI - 10.1088/1755-1315/575/1/012142
Subject(s) - agricultural science , agriculture , indonesian , crop cultivation , geography , government (linguistics) , business , crop , field survey , sample (material) , agroforestry , agricultural economics , forestry , economics , environmental science , philosophy , linguistics , chemistry , cartography , archaeology , chromatography
This research was conducted in one of Indonesian South Sulawesi’s regencies i.e. Sidenreng Rappang and specifically in three sub-districts namely Pancalautang, Tellulimpoe, and Watangpulu district. The study aimed to identify and evaluate maize cultivation techniques implemented by smallholder farmers in the three sub-districts. The study employed a survey by collecting primary and secondary data. Primary data include the details on farmers identity and farm related data, including all aspects of cultivation of maize in the field. The secondary data included general conditions study location and recommended farming practices. Site and farmer selection was determined based on the number of households that cultivate maize. Of the six villages determined, namely Teppo, Baula, Wanio, Lise, Mattirotasi, and Buae, 20 sample farmers were selected each based on their level of education, experience and participation in a farmer group. The results indicated that the maize cultivation technique implemented by the smallholder farmers was not in accordance with the recommendations, especially regarding land preparation, fertilizing, spacing, and crop protection. Based on this study, assistance and supports for these farmers need to become high consideration by the government.