Efektivitas Kebijakan Distribusi Pupuk Bersubsidi Bagi Petani Jagung (Studi Kasus: Kelurahan Pematang Raya, Kecamatan Raya, Kabupaten Simalungun)

Abstract

This study analyzes the effectiveness of the subsidized fertilizer distribution policy for corn farmers in Pematang Raya Village, Raya District, Simalungun Regency. Six main aspects are assessed in this study: price accuracy, location, timing, quantity, quality, and type of fertilizer. The methods used in this research are quantitative and qualitative approaches to evaluate policy effectiveness based on farmers' perceptions of the fertilizer subsidy implementation, especially for corn farmers. The results indicate that some indicators, such as price accuracy, are very ineffective in their implementation, while timing and quantity indicators show moderately effective results. Meanwhile, location, quality, and type indicators are considered very effective. Overall, the percentage effectiveness of subsidized fertilizer distribution for corn farmers in Pematang Raya Village is 74.33%, which is categorized as moderately effective. This suggests that the subsidized fertilizer distribution policy for corn farmers in Pematang Raya Village still requires further adjustments to ensure better access and support increased agricultural productivity.