Analysis Of Changes In Farmer's Behavior: An Investigations Utilization Of Livestock Waste

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Catur Puryanto, Keppi Sukesi, Edi Dwi Cahyono

Abstract

This study aims to determine changes in the behavior of farmers after being facilitated by the agency in the form of
facilities and infrastructure for the use of livestock waste.The research was conducted in Jabung Subdistrict, Malang
Regency, East Java Province. This study uses a qualitative approach where the determination of the informants is through
purposive sampling technique. The sample that has been deliberately set as key informants consists of 3 farmers who
come from group administrators and 25 farmers as group members who carry out routine livestock waste management.
Next conducted in-depth interviews with informants using question guides and recording facilities to obtain valid and
measurable information.Qualitative data analysis uses descriptive analysis which consists of three important components,
namely: data reduction, data presentation, and drawing technical conclusions from data analysis. The results showed that
there was a positive change in the behavior of farmers after being facilitated by the agency in the form of facilities and
infrastructure of the livestock waste utilizationThe conclusion from the research on mindset and behavior change,
extension and intervention initiated by cooperatives with Hivos through the installation of livestock waste utilization
facilities resulted in behavioral changes in farmers. This change in farmer behavior arises after experiencing various
positive impacts from the use of livestock manure. This study recommends that it is important for policy makers to be able
to provide a market for the marketing of processed products of animal manure to motivate farmers. Besides, it is necessary
to carry out further training and assistance in order to increase the ability and capacity of farmers in processing livestock
manure.

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