Procurement Analysis of Production Facilities in Organic Rice Farming in Kulon Progo Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Department of Agribusiness, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

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

Abstract

Organic farming is a holistic and integrated agricultural production system optimizing the health and productivity of agroecosystems naturally, hence producing sufficient, quality, and sustainable food and fiber. The availability and ease of access to production facilities, such as seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides, are crucial to support farmers in achieving high productivity. This study aims to determine the institutions providing and supporting production facilities of organic rice farming and analyzing the procurement of production facilities based on the six right principles, encompassing time, type, quantity, quality, price, and place. This study was conducted in Kulon Progo Regency. Organic rice farmers were selected as respondents using census, particularly those being members of Srijati, Tegal Mulyo, and Jatingarang Lor Farmer Groups. Data were analyzed descriptively with a quantitative approach. The analysis unveiled that two institutions have provided and supported organic rice production facilities, especially farmer groups and the Department of Agriculture of Kulon Progo Regency. The analysis of the utilization of production facilities for seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides for organic rice farming based on the six right principles fell within the appropriate category. Therefore, it is necessary to assist farmers in utilizing production facilities according to the established internal SOP.