Integrated Crop Management And Farmers’ Group Dynamics In Arjasa Village

¹ Agricultural Extension Department Agricultural Faculty Jember University Jl. Kalimantan 37 Jember, Jawa Timur, Indonesia

^* Corresponding author: Lenny.faperta@unej.ac.id

Abstract

Integrated Crop Management (ICM) applies various farming technologies through efficient production inputs according to location specifics, so as to produce high productivity to support sustainable production increases. Government programs in increasing production in the form of assistance to farmers are often followed in ICMFS activities and are expected to be included in the program to increase food production programs to achieve the right targets as desired. The result shows that, ICM has been carried out by farmers by choosing rice varieties that are able to adapt to the environment, resistant to pest and disease attacks, have high selling values and have a good taste that is accepted by consumers. The purposes of the farm group is to get capital assistance, increase income and develop farming. The group’s objectives are formulated by deliberations with group members, even though group goals do not cover all the needs of group members. Members are given the freedom to convey their ideas and opinions. Group structure is formed based on the agreement of members and deliberations as expected by members. the group structure consists of farmer group leaders, secretaries, treasurers and members. Cooperation among member groups is good and the group leader is able to communicate well. The group’s unity is fundamental to the success of the group