Intervention Model on Agribusiness Development of Organic Agriculture System (Case Study of Organic Rice Farmers Groups in Kediri District)

Farmers' Interest in Continuing Organic Rice Farming in Yogyakarta

“…The agricultural sector has a major role in the survival of farmers, producers of raw materials as well as raw materials for industry players, food providers for the population, and providers of jobs. Regarding the role as a food provider, the rice commodity becomes the main staple food for the Indonesian population [1]. This is because rice has a carbohydrate content of 78.9%, fat 0.7%, protein 6.8%, and others 0.6% which is beneficial for the body's nutritional and energy intake [2].…”

“…Rice farmers started switching from traditional rice farming to organic rice cultivation because they were concerned about their health and the environment [3]. Farmers faced a number of challenges when switching from conventional to organic rice farming, including a lack of knowledge of organic technology, a lack of adaptability, difficulty finding organic production facilities nearby, a lack of post-harvest capital, unstable prices for organic grain, and relatively low organic rice production [1]. In addition, there was a decline in production during the three early growing seasons of the transition.…”