Advisory innovation model on Indonesian farmers corporation's development

Abstract

Indonesian agriculture development requires the effort to accelerate adoption of innovation and increase farm productivity. One approach through farmers corporation's development had been carried out by the Assessment Institute of Agricultural Technology (AIATs). This study aimed to identify the performance of advisory innovation and to formulate alternative models for accelerating the adoption process. The research was conducted from June to December 2019 through e-survey addressed to the implementing team in 33 provinces (64 respondents), and qualitative data collections in four provinces. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Square. The results showed that advisory activities have referred to government regulations by prioritizing locations and commodities. Implementation of advisory activities were still focused on improving cultivation and post-harvest technology, and did not address specifically on institutional innovation to build farmers corporations. Characteristics of advisory activities varied among locations, relating to the budget allocation. There was an increase in adoption and diffusion innovations, and farm productivity. The role of AIATs has not been seen in the development of a broader scale. Fit model (AVE > 0.5 and CR > 0.7) in advisory showed the importance of improved internal management at AIATs, the need for synchronizing programs, and the policy support.