Open AccessThe optimization of agricultural machinery utilization in enhancing the implementation of modern agricultural programs
Author(s) -
Kurnia Suci Indraningsih,
Sri Hery Susilowati,
Dewa Ketut Sadra Swastika,
Syahyuti
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iop conference series. earth and environmental science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1755-1307
pISSN - 1755-1315
DOI - 10.1088/1755-1315/892/1/012041
Subject(s) - agriculture , business , agricultural machinery , agricultural communication , certification , sustainability , good agricultural practice , economic shortage , agricultural economics , food security , economics , government (linguistics) , management , geography , philosophy , ecology , linguistics , archaeology , food systems , biology
The provision of agricultural machinery in the Modern Agriculture Program is to overcome labor shortages. However, the utilization of agricultural machinery aid is underutilized. This study aims to analyze the optimization of the use of agricultural machinery in enhancing the implementation of modern agricultural programs. West Sumatera, Central Java, Banten, Bali, and South Sulawesi were purposively chosen as the study areas. The study was conducted in 2017. Respondents of this research were policymakers from central to local institutions, key informants, extension agents, agricultural machinery service providers (UPJA), and farmers. The method used was descriptive explanatory and financial analysis. The results showed that the utilization of agricultural machinery in the Modern Agricultural Program was still not optimal. It was still underutilized. There were several obstacles, both from economic and social aspects. The utilization of 4-wheel tractors and rice transplanters has not been economically managed. As a result, they cannot generate funds for equipment maintenance and the development and UPJA’s sustainability. Not all types of agricultural machinery are socially suitable for farmers’ needs. There is a competition between agricultural machinery uses and workers. Moreover, not all local governments fully supports agricultural machinery uses. To optimize and succeed on the modern agriculture program implementation, agricultural extension workers with certification as UPJA Facilitators are required.