THE FARMER’S KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLY OF SHALLOT CULTIVATION IN BALI
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2016-05-14Author
ARYA, NYOMAN NGURAH
MAHAPUTRA, I KETUT
SUHARYANTO, SUHARYANTO
RINALDI, JEMMY
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Bali Provincial Government has committed for developing environmental friendly
agriculture, including shallot cultivation, however, at the field level using of synthetic
pesticides to control pests and diseases was very intensive and less wise. It can be
thought to have a negative impact on health and the environment. This study aimed
to analyze the farmer’s knowledge and attitudes on environmental friendly of shallot
cultivation technology. The study was conducted in Kintamani District, Bangli
Regency in March to December, 2015. The location and 65 farmers as samples are
determined by purposive with considerations: (1) Kintamani district as a location of
the shallot area development program, (2) Kintamani district as a center for the
production of shallot in Bali, and (3) the farmers who as samples are executor of the
program. Data were collected before and after assistance providing by
questionnaires. The analysis showed that the farmer’s knowledge and attitude on
environmental friendly of shallot cultivation technology increased after assistance
providing.