Universal Journal of Agricultural Research Vol. 11(6), pp. 1148 - 1155
DOI: 10.13189/ujar.2023.110622
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Analysis of Factors Influencing the Success of Rice Seed Breeders in Banten Province

Khaerul Saleh ^*
Department of Agribusiness, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, Indonesia

ABSTRACT

Improving superior-quality rice seed production is essential in preparing for sustainable food security. One of the challenges farmers encounter in utilizing good and superior-quality rice seeds is the limited stock in the market, and even when available, they are often relatively expensive. Consequently, farmers tend to rely on self-produced seeds. The present study aimed to assess the readiness of rice farmers to become rice seed breeders and identify the factors that influenced their success. Several selected factors, namely (1) self-capability, (2) education, (3) experience, (4) income, (5) technology, (6) marketing, (7) government role, (8) extension worker role, and (9) facilities and infrastructure, were evaluated for their dominant influence on the success of rice seed breeders in the Banten Province. The research was conducted from October 2022 to December 2022 in Serang and Pandeglang regencies, Banten Province, Indonesia. A quantitative descriptive method was employed, and data were collected through observations, questionnaires, and interviews. The research findings indicated a high success rate of rice seed breeders in both locations, reaching 86.1%. Simultaneous regression analysis revealed a significant influence of dominant factors on farmers' success in rice seed breeding, accounting for 70% of the variance. It was found that three dominant factors, namely self-capability, government role, and extension worker role, did not significantly influence the success of rice seed breeding among farmers, although their direction was positive. On the other hand, education, experience, income, marketing, technology, and facilities and infrastructure significantly and positively influenced the success of rice seed breeders in Banten Province, as indicated by a p-value of less than 0.05.

KEYWORDS
Superior Rice Seed, Seed Breeder, Seed Grower, Successful Farmer

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Khaerul Saleh , "Analysis of Factors Influencing the Success of Rice Seed Breeders in Banten Province," Universal Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol. 11, No. 6, pp. 1148 - 1155, 2023. DOI: 10.13189/ujar.2023.110622.

(b). APA Format:
Khaerul Saleh (2023). Analysis of Factors Influencing the Success of Rice Seed Breeders in Banten Province. Universal Journal of Agricultural Research, 11(6), 1148 - 1155. DOI: 10.13189/ujar.2023.110622.