Universal Journal of Agricultural Research Vol. 11(5), pp. 822 - 828
DOI: 10.13189/ujar.2023.110507
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A Theoretical Model for Increasing Coffee Farmers Groups' Institutional Capacity in Jember, Indonesia

Bagus Putu Yudhia Kurniawan ^1,*, Irma Wardati ², Nurcahyono ^3
1 Department of Agribusiness Management, Politeknik Negeri Jember, Indonesia
² Department of Agricultural Production, Politeknik Negeri Jember, Indonesia
³ Akademi Komunitas Perkebunan Yogyakarta (AKPY), Sleman, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia

ABSTRACT

Productivity continues to be an issue faced by farmers, including coffee farmers in Jember. The productivity problem of coffee farmers can be reduced through a comprehensive study of the factors that influence it. This study aims to explain the influence of individual characteristics, external support, the role of extension workers on the capacity and participation of farmers and their influence on the institutional capacity of coffee farmer groups. This research is a survey research in Jember Regency, Indonesia. Respondents in the Jember Regency are coffee farmers using a disproportionate stratified sampling approach. Research data was obtained through questionnaires (interviews), observation, and documentation of respondents. The research instrument used a questionnaire aimed at coffee farmers, while the analysis of research data implemented Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). This research revealed that personal traits, external assistance, and extension agents' involvement influenced farmers' capacity and engagement. Also, farmers' capacity and engagement affected coffee farmer groups' institutional capacity. Farmers actively participated in regional agricultural and environmental initiatives to promote the long-term sustainability of farming enterprises, fostering cooperative and respectful social connections. The role of extension workers is crucial in enhancing the capacity and engagement of farmers, thereby contributing to the improvement of institutional capacity within farmer groups. This research provides an overview and reference for increasing the role of farmer groups and increasing the institutionalization of farmer groups in Indonesia and abroad who have the same problems.

KEYWORDS
Coffee Farmers, Participation, Capacity, Institutional Capacity, Farmers Group, Extensionists

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Bagus Putu Yudhia Kurniawan , Irma Wardati , Nurcahyono , "A Theoretical Model for Increasing Coffee Farmers Groups' Institutional Capacity in Jember, Indonesia," Universal Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol. 11, No. 5, pp. 822 - 828, 2023. DOI: 10.13189/ujar.2023.110507.

(b). APA Format:
Bagus Putu Yudhia Kurniawan , Irma Wardati , Nurcahyono (2023). A Theoretical Model for Increasing Coffee Farmers Groups' Institutional Capacity in Jember, Indonesia. Universal Journal of Agricultural Research, 11(5), 822 - 828. DOI: 10.13189/ujar.2023.110507.