THE ROLE OF FIELD EXTENSION WORKERS IN THE SHALLOT AGRIBUSINESS SYSTEM IN BALI PROVINCE
Abstract
This study aims to analyze the role of field instructors in the shallot agribusiness system in Bali Province. The shallot agribusiness system consists of several subsystems, namely the procurement of production facilities, farming, processing and marketing, and supporting institutions. This study was conducted in each regency and city in Bali Province. The sample selection in this study used purposive sampling, which is a deliberate selection based on the consideration of the presence of field extension workers in the shallot agribusiness system in Bali Province. Thus, the selected sample consisted of 80 shallot farmers and 17 field agricultural extension workers in Bali Province. Data analysis in this study used descriptive data analysis.
The results of the study show that field extension workers play a strategic role in integrating all subsystems of the shallot agribusiness. In the production means procurement subsystem, extension workers act as facilitators in the provision of appropriate seeds and fertilizers. In the farming subsystem, extension workers function as educators and technical assistants through field schools and demonstration plots. In the processing and marketing aspect, extension workers act as mediators between farmers and business actors to strengthen a fair marketing system. Meanwhile, in the supporting institutions subsystem, extension workers assist farmers in accessing financing, training, and strengthening farmer institutions. Field extension workers play a role not only as disseminators of agricultural innovation, but also as agents of social change who encourage the independence and competitiveness of shallot farmers in Bali. Strengthening the capacity of extension workers, government policy support, and synergy between agribusiness institutions are important factors in realizing a resilient and sustainable shallot agribusiness system.
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