PARTICIPATION OF MEMBERS OF THE RIMBA KALOKA FARMER YOUTH GROUP AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF AVOCADO AGRIBUSINESS IN KARANGDOWO SUB-DISTRICT, KLATEN DISTRICT

Abstract

Participation of members of the Rimbakaloka Farmer Youth Group (KPTRK) plays an important role in the development of avocado agribusiness in Karangdowo District, Klaten Regency. This study aims to (1) Know
the level of participation of KPTRK members in the development of avocado fruit agribusiness in Karangdowo District; (2) Know what factors influence the participation of KPTRK members in the development of avocado fruit agribusiness in Karangdowo District; (3) Know the effect of KPTRK member participation on the development of avocado fruit agribusiness in Karangdowo District. Sampling by simple
random sampling with respondents as many as 45 farmer youth. The analysis method used is the proportion test to answer the first objective, multiple linear regression analysis to answer the second objective, and simple linear regression analysis to answer the third objective. The results showed (1) Most farmer youth have high participation in avocado agribusiness development. Farmer youth are very active in the implementation of avocado farming activities, but involvement in decision making and enjoying the results is
still small (2) the level of education and motivation affects the level of participation of farmer youth in the development of avocado agribusiness, while the role of the group and the role of the chairman do not have a significant effect on the level of participation; (3) The level of participation of farmer youth has a positive influence on the development of avocado agribusiness at the preparation, production, and marketing stages.