Farmers Behavior in Rice Farming Risk Mitigation

Abstract

The rice farming sub-sector is an important source of income for rural communities, however rice farming contains many risks which result in a decrease in production that cannot be controlled, therefore farmer behavior is an important factor in preventing and controlling farming risks that may occur. In this regard, this research will focus on knowing the behavior of farmers in mitigating the risk of rice farming. The research method used is a qualitative method with data collection in the form of interviews with predetermined sources. The results showed that the behavior of farmers who were assessed based on knowledge, attitudes and skills in risk mitigation had been carried out well starting from production, environmental and price risks and the role of institutions consisting of the Food Crops, Horticulture, Plantation and Food Security Services, extension workers and farmer groups which The TPHPKP Office also participates in risk mitigation where in terms of monitoring post-harvest price fluctuations and pest control supervision is going well, but the problem is the occurrence of practices that are detrimental to farmers and unpredictable weather changes resulting in the risk of crop failure.