Implementation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) to Increase the Productivity of Smallholder Oil Palm Farmers around PT UAM in Besulutu and Pondidaha Subdistricts, Konawe Regency
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GAP, plantations management, productivity, smallholder oil palmAbstract
Smallholder oil palm plantations play an important role in supporting the economy of the community in Konawe Regency, particularly in the Besulutu and Pondidaha districts. The productivity of smallholder oil palms is often not optimal because most farmers still use cultivation techniques that do not meet standards. Therefore, the community service team of the Faculty of Agriculture, Halu Oleo University took the initiative to collaborate with the Faculty of Agriculture, Gadjah Mada University to carry out extension activities regarding Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) as an environmentally friendly, efficient, and sustainable cultivation approach. This activity aims to improve the understanding and skills of oil palm farmers in managing their plantations so that their harvests are of higher quality and more productive. The activity was carried out in a participatory manner through several stages. In the preparation stage, the team coordinated with stakeholders, identified farmers' needs, and prepared extension materials. The next stage was the extension itself, which consisted of material presentations, interactive discussions, and field visits. Next, the evaluation stage was carried out using pre-tests and post-tests to assess the increase in farmers' knowledge after participating in the activity. The evaluation results showed an increase in knowledge, with an average post-test score of 90 compared to a pre-test score of 54. These findings indicate that extension activities are effective in improving farmers’ understanding of GAP principles. However, the measurable impact of these activities is still limited to increased knowledge and does not yet include improved crop yields. Therefore, continued support is needed to encourage the implementation of GAP, which will have a positive impact on the productivity and sustainability of smallholder oil palm farming.
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