Rural Agribusiness Development Program (PUAP) is a program under the coordination of the National Independent Community Empowerment Program (PNPM-Mandiri), which has been carried out by the Ministry of Agriculture since 2008. PUAP is a form of facilitation of venture capital assistance for group member farmers, coordinated by the Joint Farmers Group ( Gapoktan). This study aims to: (1) measure the level of group dynamics of farmer participating in the PUAP Program, (2) measure the level of participation of farmers in the PUAP program, and (3) analyze the correlation between of farmer group dynamics with the level of farmer participation in the PUAP program in Sematang Borang Subdistrict Palembang City. This research was conducted in Sematang Borang Subdistrict, Palembang City, using the survey method (Explanatory survey). The study population was all farmers who were members of the 6 farmer groups benefiting from the PUAP program who joined the Marjasuma Gapoktan consisting of 90 farmers in the Sematang Borang District. Samples were taken proportionally stratified random (proportionate stratified random sampling), i.e. from each group were taken 4 farmers so that the total sample of 24 farmers .. Data collected included primary data and secondary data, analyzed descriptively, and the relationships between variables were analyzed by Rank Correlation Test Spearman The results showed the level of dynamics of farmer groups in Sematang Borang Subdistrict included high criteria with an average score of 33.91 (an achievement of 94.91%). Elements: group goals, group structure, task functions and group effectiveness are all high criteria. each with a score of 8.54; 8.37; 8.54 and 8.48. The level of participation of farmers belonging to farmer groups in the PUAP program is at a high criterion with an average total score of 33.25 (92.36% achievement). For each stage of participation, namely the planning, implementation, evaluation, and utilization of the results, all are included in the high criteria, each with a score of: 8.28; 8.17; 8.42; and 8.41. The level of group dynamics was positively correlated with the level of farmer participation in the PUAP Program with a correlation coefficient value of Rs = 0.80 significant at a    = 0.05 Keywords: Group Dynamics, Farmer Groups, Participation, Farmers, PUAP.

This study aims to identify the farming model and calculate the Financial Feasibility of the integration of Citronella and cattle in the Ogan Ilir Regency. The location determination was carried out purposively because in this district there is a community business of Citronella Oil Refining combined with cattle business (plant - livestock integration) in Indralaya District, Ogan Ilir Regency. The research method is a case study, the first objective is identified and then described in a diagram and descriptive manner. the second objective is analyzed mathematically by calculating the BC/RC Ratio, Payback Period, NPV, and IRR. The Integration Model of Citronella Plants and cattle is an integrated farming model, a business model that is interrelated with each other, where the waste from the Citronella plant can be utilized, as well as cow dung. Based on the financial feasibility analysis, the Gross B/C value produced is 2.07 and the Net B/C is also 2.30. The resulting Payback Period value is 4 years, BEP (kilogram) is 503.69 kg and BEP (Rupiah) is Rp. 125,923,822, while based on the feasibility analysis of cattle business in Ogan Ilir Regency, the Gross B/C value obtained is 1, 44, and Net B/C of 1.44. The resulting Payback Period value is 2.2 years, BEP (unit) is 33 heads and BEP (Rupiah) is 294,160,182, - So it can be concluded that fragrant lemongrass farming and cattle farming are financially feasible.Keywords: Feasibility, Financial, Integration, Lemongrass, Model.

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This research was conducted based on the condition of fulfilling the food needs of the region, which was currently not being carried out with the distribution pattern and weak institutional Strengtening at the farmer level, so that its utilization was not yet efficient in exploitation especially on suboptimal land. Based on this, the main objective of this study was to formulate a model for the development of food crop agricultural areas on suboptimal land oriented to farmer corporations. This research used qualitative methods but the relevant mathematical formulas were still used. From the result of the analysis, an applicative program for the development of agricultural areas based on farmer corporation in Ogan Ilir Regency was compiled, which was based on a political, technocratic approach, integration of top down policy-bottom up planning and participatory. The recommended program group was divided into programs for optimizing the availability of production inputs, developing rice cultivation and supporting infrastructure, controlling pests and diseases of rice plants, improving and empowering farmer institutions, improving and increasing farmers' knowledge and skills, improving harvest and post-harvest, improving marketing, improvement of supporting infrastructure, and development of capital. The location for the development and implementation of the program was focused on the districts of Muara Kuang, Pemulutan, Lubuk Keliat, Indralaya and Pemulutan Selatan.

Marketing is a spearhead of the sustainability of a business. In marketing, a strategy is needed to increase sales; in selling citronella essential oil, a strategy is needed to increase sales.  The problem citronella farmers face is the limited marketing area of citronella essential oil. In addition to the unstable prices, almost all citronella farmers in various regions of Indonesia are aware of the limited marketing area of citronella essential oil. Similar problems also occur among citronella farmers in Ogan Ilir District. Farmers face challenges accessing a wider market, and prices tend to decline yearly, causing volatility. This study aimed to analyze the marketing strategy of citronella essential oil, identify marketing channels, and calculate the marketing margin and Farmer's Share of citronella essential oil business actors. This research was conducted for one year, namely in 2022. The method used a case study.  The sampling method was purposive sampling, in which the samples taken were three self-help citronella distillation businesses used a purposive sampling method, and a sample of traders used snowball sampling. The study results on citronella essential oil business actors in Ogan Ilir District showed that the business actors carried out product, price, distribution, and promotion strategies. The marketing channel of farmers’ fragrant Essential Oil Lemongrass comprised three marketing channels, namely channel one consisting of a farmer-trader collecting- factory, channel two including farmer-trader retailer-consumer, and channel three composed of farmers-collecting traders-wholesalers-factories in Padang. Marketing channel 1 had a marketing margin of IDR 30,000/liter with a farmer's Share of 83.33%. Marketing channel 2 had a  marketing margin of IDR 250,000/liter, with a farmer's Share of 37.5%, and marketing channel 3 had a marketing margin of IDR 50,000, - with a farmer's Share of 75%. Marketing channel 1 was the most efficient.