Farmers' Perceptions and Interests in the Integrated Pest Management Field School Program (SLPHT)

Abstract

Farmers' perceptions and interest in the SLPHT program have an important meaning in building farmers' attitudes, feelings, and behavior in participating in the program. This influences farmers in making decisions to implement and adopt technological innovations in the SLPHT program. The aim of the research is to partially and simultaneously analyze farmers' perceptions and interests in the SLPHT program. Determining the research location was carried out purposively, in the SLPHT program in Gayam District, Bojonegoro Regency. Taking the number of samples using the Slovin method, 54 sample farmers were obtained, samples were taken using the simple random sampling method. The types of research data are primary and secondary data obtained through interviews using a structured questionnaire. Data analysis uses multiple linear regression tests, partial tests (t tests), simultaneous tests (f tests) and coefficient of determination tests. The research results show that there is a positive influence between farmers' perceptions and interests both partially and simultaneously towards the SLPHT program, with an influence value of 71%.