| dc.description.abstract | This study examines the effectiveness of farmers' institutions in improving
the productivity and sustainability of potato farming. The decline in productivity is
caused by several key factors, including ineffective farmers' institutions, low
member participation, limited access to technology, and minimal external support.
By focusing on institutions, this study aims to identify appropriate solutions to
address these challenges, restore potato production, and ensure the sustainability
of potato farming enterprises.
The research uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach,
employing data collection techniques such as interviews, observations, and
documentation. The study is guided by the Public Organization theory, with
indicators of agricultural institutions according to Norman Uphoff (1986),
including organizational structure, norms and behaviors, operational processes
and systems, and participation levels. The research informants include Agricultural
Extension Workers in Kebayaken Village, the leader of the farmers' group in
Kebayaken Village, members of the farmers' group, and farmers in Kebayaken
Village.
The results show that the initial condition of the potato farmers' institution
in Kebayaken Village was characterized by low institutional effectiveness, which
led to a decline in productivity and quality of potato harvests. Through institutional
strengthening, the final outcomes included increased productivity and quality of
potatoes, improved farmer incomes, and a strengthened role of the institution in
supporting sustainable farming.
Keywords: Farmers' Institutions, Potato Productivity | en_US |
