Resistance to Innovation: Case of Appropriate Technology Implementation in Rural Agriculture Communities

Prasetyo, Yanu Endar; Apriliyadi, Eki Karsani; Hidajat, Elok Wahju; Novianti, Fithria

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“…In less economically developed countries agriculture innovation actors are developing alternative technologies since most farmers cannot afford conventional farming technologies (Sissoko and Castiaux, 2018). Despite the documented benefits of sustainable frugal innovations on the agriculture productivity and the environment, resistance to these innovations has been noted particularly in African countries (Prasetyo et al, 2012). Some of the reasons for resistance to adoption are lack of knowledge about how beneficial these innovations are on productivity and the environment (Prasetyo et al, 2012).…”

Section: Sustainable Frugal Innovations In Agriculturementioning

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“…Despite the documented benefits of sustainable frugal innovations on the agriculture productivity and the environment, resistance to these innovations has been noted particularly in African countries (Prasetyo et al, 2012). Some of the reasons for resistance to adoption are lack of knowledge about how beneficial these innovations are on productivity and the environment (Prasetyo et al, 2012). Xie et al, (2019) agreed that sustainable innovations have unclear impacts on agriculture hence recommended further studies on their impact on agriculture.…”

Section: Sustainable Frugal Innovations In Agriculturementioning

confidence: 99%

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“…From an economic perspective, the ATM has been criticized for providing solutions that are not economically viable and do not have a market. Besides such scholarly challenges, promoters of appropriate technology also encountered resistance to innovation in the field, depending on the level of technology and conformity with local collective values [19]. Despite all this criticism about the implementation within academia, the philosophy of appropriate technology is still informing the activities of many Indonesian NGOs and associations today, including YDD.…”

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Pioneering in Marginal Fields: Jatropha for Carbon Credits and Restoring Degraded Land in Eastern Indonesia

Rooijen

2014

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This paper highlights the role of a national Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Indonesia as "pioneer" actor in the jatropha global production network, linking solutions for local problems with narratives concerning global concerns. Analysis of previous activities of the NGO positions their jatropha project as one period in a sequence of donor-funded appropriate technology programs. On the island of Flores in Eastern Indonesia the NGO aimed to establish community based jatropha cultivation exclusively on "degraded land", avoiding threats to food cultivation, and responding to local problems of land degradation and water resources depletion. In contrast with investors interested in jatropha based biofuel production for export, the NGO aimed at developing biofuel for local needs, including jatropha based electricity generation in the regional state-owned power plant. Anticipating progress in international and national regulations concerning the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) the 2008 project's design included carbon credit income as a main source of future project financing. Using methods of socio-legal studies and political ecology, this study indicates that when the economic feasibility of a project is based on the future financial value of a legally constructed commodity like carbon credits, the sustainability of the project outcome can be questionable. The author recommends precaution when it comes to including anticipated income from carbon credits in calculating the economic viability of a project, as price developments can fluctuate when political support and regulations change.

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“…According to previous research [4], to establish an integrated waste management system, the concept of appropriate technology application is essential, either in the form of integrated tools or machines, to achieve desired products such as compost or biomass briquettes. The tools and machines referred to include shredding machines that process organic waste into compost or biomass briquettes.…”

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A Comprehensive Design and Performance Assessment of a Reel-Type Blade Organic Waste Chopper Machine

Wahyu Sugandi,

Edy Suryadi,

Mohd Nizam Lani

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The global issue of organic waste poses a serious threat to the environment and public health. With the increasing production of organic waste driven by population growth and urbanization, waste management systems worldwide are confronted with inevitable pressures. The decomposition process of organic waste generates methane gas, contributing not only to global climate change through the greenhouse gas effect but also posing risks of air and water pollution. The primary function of organic waste lies in its ability to become a valuable resource through recycling and composting processes. The potential use of organic waste as a source of renewable energy through biogas or biomass production also presents promising prospects. The objective of this research is to design a reel-type chopper machine for more optimal waste processing. The research method employed is engineering, involving non-routine design activities to create something new in both process and form. The results of the study show that the designed reel-type organic waste shredder has dimensions of 800 mm in length, 750 mm in width, and 1042 mm in height. The machine consists of four main components: the frame hopper, shredding cylinder, and discharge hole. The chopper machine has a power of 2.2 kW, a chopper capacity of 1 ton/hour, and a cutting length of 2–5 cm. The advantages of the shredded output from this reel-type chopper machine can accelerate the decomposition and fermentation processes of organic waste. The smaller and uniformly shredded particles provide a larger surface area for the activities of decomposing microorganisms. Additionally, reel-type machines are more efficient in processing materials with high moisture levels, such as wet branches or leaves. By ensuring optimal particle size, reel-type machines also enhance the efficiency of composting, as well as the production of compost briquettes and briquettes fueled by organic waste. Therefore, the role of reel-type organic waste shredder machines is crucial in maximizing the value of organic waste, accelerating the recycling cycle, and effectively reducing environmental impact.

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Resistance to Innovation: Case of Appropriate Technology Implementation in Rural Agriculture Communities

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