This study aims to determine the motivation Sidarhan to build the plantation of tangerine RGL and to find venture capital to build a tangerine RGL in the village of Agung Lawangan of the district Dempo Utara Pagar Alam town. This research was conducted in Agung Lawangan of the district Dempo Utara Pagar Alam town in January to March 2017. The research method used was the case study method. While the sampling method used is a method of intentionally (purposive sampling) with samples Sidarhan as a the tangerine RGL farmers. Data collection technique used observation and interview methods. Analysis of the data used is descriptive analysis qualitative. The result of the research shows that Sidarhan motivation to build the tangerine RGL plantation because of social aspect Sidarhan wants to be a pioneer, from economic aspect Sidarhan wants to support family needs and from technical of tangerine RGL cultivation can be cultivated in the village Agung Lawangan of the district Dempo Utara Pagar Alam Town. The business capital to build the tangerine RGL plantation from year 0 to year 3 is Rp 200,138,000.ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui  Motivasi Sidarhan membangun kebun jeruk keprok RGL dan untuk mengetahui modal usaha membangun kebun jeruk keprok RGL di Kelurahan Agung Lawangan Kecamatan Dempo Utara Kota Pagar Alam. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Kelurahan Agung Lawangan Kecamatan Dempo Utara Kota Pagar Alam pada bulan Januari  sampai Maret 2017. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode studi kasus (case study). Sedangkan metode penarikan contoh yang digunakan adalah metode secara sengaja (purposive sampling) dengan informan Sidarhan sebagai petani jeruk keprok RGL. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan metode observasi dan wawancara. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis secara deskriptif-kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa motivasi Sidarhan membangun kebun jeruk keprok RGL karena dari aspek sosial Sidarhan ingin menjadi pioneer (perintis), dari aspek ekonomi Sidarhan ingin menopang kebutuhan keluarga dan dari teknis budidaya jeruk keprok RGL sudah dapat dibudidayakan di Kelurahan Agung Lawangan Kecamatan Dempo Utara Kota Pagar Alam. Modal usaha membangun kebun jeruk keprok RGL dari tahun ke-0 sampai tahun ke-3 adalah senilai Rp 200.138.000.

This study was conducted to determine the types of social media used by Agricultural Extension Officers in agricultural extension activities, farmers' responses to the use of social media and the barriers to agricultural extension workers in using social media to change farmers' behavior. This research was conducted in Sembawa District, Banyuasin Regency in December 2021-January 2022. The research method used was phenomenology. The sampling method used in this research is the purposive side method (deliberately). Data collection methods used in this study were in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation. The data processing and analysis method used is descriptive-qualitative analysis. The results showed that the types of social media used by agricultural extension workers in an effort to change farmers' behavior were Whatsapp and Facebook. The response of farmers as resource persons to the social media used by agricultural extension workers during the pandemic, farmers received a positive response, namely for farmers through social media to gain more experience such as participating in training, knowledge and utilizing social media to find information related to farming. Barriers to agricultural extension workers in using social media in agricultural extension activities at the Agricultural Extension Center in Sembawa Sub-district, there are areas under the guidance of agricultural instructors with poor internet network, age of farmers, farmers who are technologically savvy and some farmers do not have Android phones. ABSTRAKPenelitian ini dilaksanakan untuk mengetahui jenis media sosial yang digunakan Penyuluh Pertanian dalam aktivitas penyuluhan pertanian, respon petani terhadap penggunaan media sosial dan hambatan penyuluh pertanian dalam pemanfaatan media sosial untuk merubah perilaku petani. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Kecamatan Sembawa Kabupaten Banyuasin pada bulan Desember 2021-Januari 2022. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah fenomenologi. Metode penarikan contoh yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu metode purposive samping (secara sengaja). Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah wawancara mendalam, observasi partisipasi, dan dokumentasi. Metode pengolahan dan analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis secara deskriptif-kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa jenis media sosial yang digunakan penyuluh pertanian dalam upaya merubah perilaku petani yaitu Whatsapp dan Facebook. Respon petani sebagai narasumber terhadap media sosial yang digunakan penyuluh pertanian pada masa pandemi petani menerima dengan respon positif yaitu bagi petani melalui media sosial lebih banyak mendapatkan pengalaman seperti mengikuti pelatihan, pengetahuan dan memanfaatkan media sosial untuk mencari informasi terkait usahatani. Hambatan penyuluh pertanian dalam penggunaan media sosial dalam aktivitas penyuluhan pertanian di Balai Penyuluhan Pertanian Kecamatan Sembawa terdapat wilayah Binaan penyuluh pertanian jaringan internet yang kurang bagus, usia petani, petani yang gagap teknologi dan beberapa petani belum memiliki Hp android.

The purpose of this research is to know the implementation of Law Number 16 Year 2006 as Basic Law of Revitalization of Agricultural Extension Case in Banyuasin Regency and to know the obstacles in the implementation of Law Number 16 Year 2006 as Basic Law of Revitalization of Agricultural Extension Case in Banyuasin Regency then to know response agricultural extension workers  and farmers with the implementation of Law Number 16 of 2006 as Basic Law of Revitalization of Agricultural Extension Case in Banyuasin Regency.  This research was conducted in Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatera Province.  The research method used is Case Study method, for sampling method used Purposive Sampling, Simple Random Sampling and Accidental Sampling method.  Data collection methods used in this study are observation and direct interviews to the respondents.  Data processing is done by using descriptive-qualitative method.  From the results of research shows Implementation of agricultural extension revitalization in Banyuasin Regency has been run in accordance with the law number 16 of 2006 and the obstacles faced in the implementation is the problem of budget and shortage of extension workers then Agricultural Extension workers give a positive response because with the application of legislation Number 16 of 2006 agricultural extension has a clear basic law so that its activities become more focused then the response from farmers with the implementation of the law also gives a good response because they feel that agricultural extension becomes more active in carrying out its activities.ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui implementasi Undang-Undang Nomor 16 Tahun 2006 Sebagai Payung Hukum Revitalisasi Penyuluhan Pertanian Kasus di Kabupaten Banyuasin beserta hambatan dalam penerapannya dan kemudian untuk mengetahui respon penyuluh dan petani dengan diterapkannya Undang-Undang Nomor 16 Tahun 2006 Sebagai Payung Hukum Revitalisasi Penyuluhan Pertanian Kasus di Kabupaten Banyuasin.  Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Kabupaten Banyuasin Provinsi Sumatera Selatan.  Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode studi kasus (Case Study), untuk metode penarikan contoh digunakan metode Purposive Sampling, Simple Random Sampling, dan Accidental Sampling.  Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah observasi dan wawancara langsung kepada responden.  Pengolahan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif-kualitatif.  Dari hasil penelitian menunjukkan Implementasi revitalisasi penyuluhan pertanian di wilayah Kabupaten Banyuasin telah berjalan sesuai dengan undang-undang nomor 16 tahun 2006.  Lalu hambatan yang dihadapai dalam penerapan tersebut adalah masalah anggaran dan kekurangan tenaga penyuluh pertanian. Kemudian penyuluh pertanian memberikan respon yang positif karena dengan diterapkannya undang-undang nomor 16 tahun 2006 penyuluhan pertanian memiliki payung hukum yang jelas sehingga kegiatannya menjadi lebih terarah.  Sedangkan respon dari petani dengan diterapkannya undang-undang tersebut juga memberikan tanggapan yang baik karena mereka merasa bahwa penyuluh pertanian menjadi lebih aktif dalam melaksanakan kegiatannya.

This research was conducted to determine the factors behind the rubber farmers working on Sei Lakitan Pom Division of PT. PP. London Sumatera Indonesia Tbk and to calculate the income contribution of rubber farmers working on Sei Lakitan Pom Division of PT. PP London Sumatera Indonesia Tbk on the income of farmer's family. This research was conducted in Marga Baru Village Muara Lakitan District Musirawas Regency. In February Up to April 2017. The research method used is survey method, for Sampling Method used by Purposive Sampling method. Data Collection Methods used Interview method directly to the respondents who have been determined by using the quisionary aids that have been prepared before and secondary data. Data processing is done using descriptive method with qualitative approach and for second problem using formula systematically. From the research results showed that the factors of income and land factors that lie behind the rubber farmers work on the Division of Sei Lakitan Pom PT. PP London Sumatera Indonesia Tbk and income contribution of rubber farmers work at Sei Lakitan Pom Division PT.PP London Sumatera Indonesia Tbk by 73 percent to family income.

The purpose of this research is to know Agricultural counselor effort to convince farmer group in applying drip irrigation technology in Regency of Banyuasin And the obstacles of farmer in applying drip irrigation technology in Regency of Banyuasin. This research was conducted in the Budi Mulya Village of the district Air Kumbang Banyuasin Regency. In March until May 2017. The research method used is case study method. The sampling method that used in this research are purposive sampling and systematic sampling. Data methods of collection used in this study are observation and interviews directly to the respondents who have been determined using the tools of quisionary aids that have been prepared previously and documentation and secondary data. Data processing is done using descriptive-qualitative method. The results of the study showed that the efforts of Agricultural counselor in applying drip irrigation technology include: drip irrigation technology socialization, selection of extension method, the procedures for the use of drip irrigation, the application of drip irrigation. And obstacles faced by farmers in the process of applying drip irrigation technology is a problem: capital for the purchase of equipment for drip irrigation such as drip hoses and Water source caused the dry season farmers getting difficulty water supply to watering and fertilizing plants.