Farmers’ Perceptions of Hand Tractor Use in Supporting Agricultural Mechanization in the Food Estate Area of Central Kalimantan, Indonesia

Astri Anto, Sugiyanto, Yayuk Yuliati, Asihing Kustanti

Abstract

The agricultural sector plays a pivotal role in the economic development of many countries, including Indonesia, where it contributes significantly to the gross domestic product (GDP). In pursuit of bolstering national food resilience, a food estate program was implemented in Central Kalimantan, focusing on the incorporation of mechanization technology in agriculture. This research examines the perceptual perspectives of farmers regarding the use of hand tractors in rice cultivation within the geographical confines of the Central Kalimantan food estate. This study particularly emphasizes the identification and analysis of factors that influence these farmers’ perceptions. Methodologically, data collection involved surveys and interviews with 394 farmers. The analysis of collected data establishes a positive correlation between age, education, non-formal education, experience, and land area with farmers’ perceptions of hand tractor characteristics. The majority of farmers perceived hand tractors as advantageous, compatible with their land, and easy to use. Economic parameters such as cost savings, increased productivity, and income improvement were positively associated with hand tractor usage. The findings contribute novel insights to the agricultural community, offering avenues for improvement in agricultural mechanization, fostering the food estate program, and enhancing the overall well-being of farmers.

 

Keywords: farmer perceptions; hand tractor; agricultural mechanization; food estate; Central Kalimantan

 

DOI：10.62321/issn.1000-1298.2024.01.07

 


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