Efektivitas Program Pupuk Subsidi Bagi Kesejahteraan Petani di Desa Ujung Batu Kecamatan Barus Kabupaten Tapanuli Tengah

Abstract

Effectiveness is element in achieving predetermined goals or objectives in any organization, activity, or program. organization, activity, or program. The program is said to be effective if the objectives objectives that have been designed can be achieved with appropriate results, both in terms of quality and quantity. quality and quantity. One of the government programs designed to support the agricultural sector is the subsidized fertilizer program, which has been implemented since the 1970s. The main objectives of this program are to increase agricultural productivity, reduce production costs, and encourage the welfare of farmers, especially rice farmers. welfare of farmers, especially rice farmers. However, in its implementation, the subsidized fertilizer program program often encounters various obstacles in the field, such as delayed distribution, inaccurate targeting, and unequal access among farmers. Other problems include weak accuracy of recipient data and farmers' lack of understanding of the use of digital systems such as e RDKK (Group Needs Definitive Plan). This has led to sub-optimal utilization of subsidized fertilizers which ultimately results in a decrease in yields and farmers' income. and farmers' income. This study aims to determine effectiveness of the subsidized fertilizer program for the welfare of farmers in Ujung Batu Village Barus Sub-district, Central Tapanuli Regency This research uses a descriptive qualitative method to help the researcher better understand the problem. Descriptive qualitative method so that researchers better understand the problems that occur. Data collection techniques in this research through interviews, observations, studies, and interviews. The results of the interviews were then analyzed and conclusions were drawn. The conclusion obtained from the results of this study is that the effectiveness of the subsidized fertilizer program has not been running entirely and consistently for the welfare of farmers in Ujung Batu Village. Effectiveness can be measured through the following 5 indicators: 1) program understanding indicators show that all informants have understood this subsidized fertilizer program, 2). Target accuracy shows that the distribution of subsidized fertilizers is not right on target to farmers, there are still many active farmers who are not included in the list of subsidized fertilizer recipients, 3). Timeliness indicates that the distribution of subsidized fertilizers is not on time because it does not match the farmers' planting schedule, 4). Achievement of objectives shows that only farmers who receive subsidized fertilizer feel that the subsidized fertilizer program is achieved. 5). Real Change indicates that the yield increase depends on the season and is affected by pests. Although the subsidized fertilizer program has contributed positively to some farmers who received the program, especially in easing production costs. But it has not been able to have an even and significant impact on the welfare of farmers in Ujung Batu Village.