Improving agricultural productivity: Strengthening smart farming implementation in Indonesia's agriculture sector
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https://doi.org/10.61511/educo.v1i2.2024.1901Keywords:
smart farming, food security, agricultural policy, agricultural technology, community strengtheningAbstract
Background: Food security is still one of the main issues in Indonesia. Indonesia's agricultural sector is undergoing an unbalanced transformation, where the decline in the agricultural sector's contribution to GDP is occurring faster than the decline in the number of workers, indicating that agricultural productivity still needs to be improved. The Indonesian government has developed a Smart Farming policy to optimize technology in agriculture, but its implementation is still constrained by various barriers. The purpose of this study is to examine the implementation of the Smart Farming policy in Indonesia, identify barriers, and provide recommendations for strengthening the policy. Methods: The method used is a literature review related to the implementation of Smart Farming, especially in Indonesia, including the challenges faced by farmers, such as resistance to technology, low regeneration of young farmers, and limited infrastructure and access to finance. Findings: The results show that despite supportive policies, barriers still reduce the effectiveness of Smart Farming implementation. Based on these findings, this study recommends strengthening policies through educational incentives for young farmers, improving technology research that is locally appropriate, and developing community-based financing. Conclusion: In addition, it is necessary to improve digital infrastructure in agricultural areas and standardize technology so that the adoption of Smart Farming can be more optimal and sustainable. Novelty/Originality of this article: The novelty of this study lies in its comprehensive synthesis of Smart Farming policy implementation in Indonesia, with a specific focus on the interplay between technological advancement and socio-structural barriers.
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