FARMER EMPOWERMENT STRATEGY BASED ON GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES (GAP): EMPIRICAL STUDY OF FOOD CROP FARMERS
This study aims to develop a Strategy for Empowering Food Crop Farmers Based on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP): Analitycal Hierarchy Process (AHP) Approach. This study took place in Semarang Regency, precisely in Jetis Village, Bandungan District according to the targets and objectives of the study. This research uses primary data and secondary data. Data collection methods in this study include observation, interviews, documentation and questionnaires. Key persons in this study include academics, government, farmers, communities, community institutions, and business actors. The analytical method used in this research is the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). The results of the study indicate that the order of priority strategies that can be implemented include the development of human resources, government policies, institutions. Meanwhile, the priority sequence of alternative strategies includes sustainable development and training for farmers and agribusiness actors in creating business innovations, promotion and marketing training using information and communication technology, capacity building for farmers and agribusiness actors in the use of tools, production based on renewable technology. Suggestions that can be given in this study are that the application of good agricultural practices requires a strong commitment from stakeholders so that there needs to be motivation and collaboration between farmers, government and business actors. The application of good agricultural practices needs to be carried out with a consistent strategy so that it requires strict supervision.
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) Approach, Food Crops, Jetis Village