Factors affecting the implementation of intercropping technology of food crops on upland

Abstract

Abstract Intercropping technology program has been implemented to support the achievement of food self-sufficiency. The intercropping technology namely “Turiman” technology is different from the intercropping that is commonly used by farmers before. The aim of this study were to analyze farmers’ perceptions of Turiman technology and to analyze the factors that affect the Turiman implementation. This study was conducted in 7 districts from April to October 2019. Data was collected through a survey method of 40 respondents. The data collected were farmers’ perceptions after the implementation of intercropping technology regarding production increase, land optimization, reduced production costs and increased income, and also the desire of farmers to apply this technology independently and sustainably. The data obtained were analyzed descriptively and using multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that 95% of respondents had the perception that Turiman technology was able to increase production, 87.5% of respondents had the perception that Turiman could optimize land, 62.5% had the perception that Turiman was able to save production costs, 90% of respondents had the perception that Turiman was able to increase income, so that 72.5% of respondents would like to implement the intercropping technology independently. Factors that significantly influence farmers in implementing turiman were age, experience and perceptions of farmers.