Dynamics of the Samberembe Young Mina Farmer Group in Mina Rice Farming in Pakem, Yogyakarta

Department of Agribusiness, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, Indonesia

^* Corresponding author: indardi@umy.ac.id

Abstract

This study aims to describe the dynamics of the Mina Muda Samberembe farmer group in the Mina Padi farming business in Pakem, Sleman. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method. The location was chosen on purpose. The selected respondents are those who are active in various group activities, so they understand the dynamic processes that exist within the farmer groups. In-depth interviews were conducted to obtain various information related to group dynamics to saturation. It was found that there were 11 respondents, consisting of supervisors, chairmen, secretaries, and other administrators, as well as members. The findings of the study on group dynamics show that there is movement, change, and development in the elements of purpose, structure, maintenance, cohesiveness, atmosphere, and leadership. The goals and structure of the group indicate progress towards progress. Group maintenance is carried out by having regular meetings or meetings at coffee shops. It was found that there was group cohesiveness, they had a feeling of belonging and there was a sense of interest in activities. Group atmosphere: a sense of kinship, feeling at home, easy to adjust in activities, and immediately get along after tension occurs. Existing leadership stands for: transparency, experience, friendliness, and embracing.