Extension part on technology-application to buffalo farming (case study at "kabau antrada" group Koto baru district Dhamasraya regency

A farm survey of 915 rice farmers in the Muda area showed that about 80% of the farmers own sprayers. The lever operated knapsack (LOK) sprayer is most popular. They are sold in over 30 brand names, mainly in retail and hardware shops. Sprayers owned are generally between 3-6 years old. About 76% of the farmers said that they are considering buying a sprayer in the near future. The most popular choice is the LOK sprayer with a tank capacity of about 3 gallons and a price range of between M$50-100 (US$19-38). Farmers are not aware of the newer spray methods, such as controlled droplet application, tractor-mounted sprayers and fogging machines. About 93% had never attended any training course on crop spraying or sprayer maintenance. In case of problems with sprayers, they normally do not seek help. Most farmers said they normally clean the sprayers using water f rom the irrigation canals after each use. Nozzles are also cleaned but are seldom replaced. It is apparent from the survey that there is an urgent need for more training programmes on spraying techniques and sprayer maintenance for rice farmers in the Muda area. The LOK sprayer is likely to remain as the main spray equipment and efforts should be made to improve them, both in research and in improving use efficiency. There is great variation in quality of the various brands available. Minimum standards should be set to prevent the sale of poor quality sprayers, which will contaminate the operators. Agricultural authorities should consider establishing centres or 'sprayer clinics', where farmers can obtain advice, repairs and training on spray equipment formulations, much less effort is directed at understanding the sprayer, which makes the final delivery of the pesticide to the target. It seems ironic that effort is spent on developing a deadly bullet but not the gun that is to be used to fire it. The result is not merely missing the target, but can be hazardous to the operator and others.This paper reports the results of a survey conducted in the Muda Irrigation Scheme in September 1985. The aim was to investigate ways to improve pesticide applications among rice farmers.

This research aims to determine: a) the acceleration of innovation adoption cocoa waste as animal feed of Ettawa Cross Breed in the district of Tanjung Baru Tanah Datar, b) problems encountered in the implementation of the waste cocoa breeders as animal feed of Ettawa Cross Breed in the district of Tanjung Baru Tanah Datar. This research used survey, where respondents in the sample in this research is the goat breeders in the district of Tanjung Baru as many as 30 people. The data collected are primary data with the aid of questionnaires and secondary data with study of literature and related agencies. The results of this research indicate that the size of the adoption of the innovation seen on the velocity or the time interval between the receipt of the information and the application is done in the district of Tanjung Baru classified as fast (less than 1 week) 66.67%, broad application of innovation or the proportion of the number of animals that have been given the new innovations in the district of Tanjung Baru is applied by 76.67%, and intensification quality by comparing with recommended application submitted by extension in the district of Tanjung Baru is good at 73.33%.

Kegiatan pengabdian pada masyarakat ini dilakukan pada usaha peternakan sapi potong di kelompok Taruko Saiyo, Kelurahan Cupak Tangah, Kecamatan Pauh Kota Padang. Permasalahan dikelompok sasaran adalah adopsi inovasi oleh peternakan rendah karena kurang mendapat penyuluhan dan motivasi usaha anggota kelompok menurun. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah 1) Introduksi inovasi peternakan dan  2) Meningkatkan motivasi angota kelompok Taruko Saiyo dalam menjalankan usaha peternakan sapi Potong. Transfer pengetahuan pada kelompok sasaran di lakukan dengan menggunakan metode penyuluhan melalui pendekatan ceramah dan sosialisasi. Hasil dari kegiatan adalah terjadi perubahan perilaku sasaran terutama pada aspek koqnitif, yaitu  perubahan pengetahuan anggota kelompok Taruko Saiyo dari tidak mengetahui jenis jenis inovasi peternakan menjadi tahu, baik itu inovasi pada aspek pakan, aspek reproduksi maupun inovasi dalam bentuk program dan kebijakan pemerintah. Terjadi peningkatan motivasi anggota kelompok sasaran yang tergambar dari bergabungnya kembali anggota kelompok yang sebelumnya sudah tidak aktif dari keanggotaan dan terpilihnya kepengurusan baru di kelompok Taruko Saiyo. Kata Kunci: Introduksi Inovasi, Inovasi Peternakan, Motivasi Usaha, Perbaikan Usaha, Usaha Peternakan ABSTRACT This community service activity is carried out in the beef cattle business in the Taruko Saiyo group, Cupak Tangah Village, Pauh District, Padang City. The problem in the target group is the low adoption of innovation by farms due to lack of counseling and decreased business motivation of group members. The objectives of this activity are 1) Introducing livestock innovations and 2) Increasing the motivation of the Taruko Saiyo group members in running a beef cattle business. Transfer of knowledge to target groups is carried out using extension methods through lecture and socialization approaches. The result of the activity is that there is a change in target behavior, especially in the competitive aspect, namely a change in the knowledge of the Taruko Saiyo group members from not knowing the types of livestock innovations to knowing, both innovations in the aspects of feed, aspects of reproduction and innovation in the form of government programs and policies. There was an increase in the motivation of target group members as reflected in the rejoining of group members who had previously been inactive from membership and the election of new management in the Taruko Saiyo group. Keywords: Introduction of Innovations, Livestock Innovation, Business Motivation, Business Improvement, Livestock Business

ABSTRAK. Penelitian dilaksanakan di salah satu daerah sentra peternakan sapi potong, yaitu Kecamatan Pauh, Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat, yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui pendekatan penyuluhan dalam diseminasi inovasi Inseminasi Buatan (IB) pada peternak sapi potong dan metode penyuluhan dalam diseminasi inovasi Inseminasi Buatan (IB) pada peternak sapi potong. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan metode survei melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumen data. Populasi adalah peternak sapi potong yang sudah mengadopsi inovasi Inseminasi Buatan (IB), Sampel ditetapkan sebanyak 30 peternak dengan teknik Quota Sampling. Analisis data dilakukan secara deskriptif kuantitatif yang dihitung dengan menggunakan skala Likert. Hasil penelitian adalah penyuluh sudah menerapkan pendekatan persuasif, pendekatan pervasion dan pendekatan compulsion dengan baik, sedangkan pendekatan coersion tidak diterapkan dalam diseminasi inovasi IB. Metode kunjungan rumah / usaha tani dan metode demonstrasi sudah diterapkan dengan baik, sedangkan metode kampanye tidak diterapkan oleh penyuluh dalam diseminasi inovasi IB pada peternak sapi potong di Kota Padang.  (The application of extension approaches and methods in disseminating artificial insemination (AI) innovation to beef cattle farmers at Pauh sub-district in Padang) ABSTRACT. A survey was carried out at Pauh sub-district, Padang to understand extension approach and method in disseminating artificial insemination (AI) innovation to beef cattle farmers. A survey method approach was used through observation, interviews and data document. Primary data were collected from 30 farmers using quota sampling technique. Data analysis was performed descriptively quantitative which was calculated using a Likert scale. The results showed that the extension workers have applied a convincing approach in both persuasive and compulsion types. However they did not use coercion in conveying AI innovation. Farm visit as well as demonstration have been implemented well by extension workers, while the campaign method is not applied in disseminating IB innovations to beef cattle breeders in the city of Padang.