Analysis of the influence of competency and extension methods on increasing agricultural yields through the application of integrated technology

Abstract

Indonesia is known as an agricultural country, where most of the population work in agriculture. Agriculture is a field that has a vital role in the national economy. This research design is a survey. It conducted this research at the Central Mamuju District Agricultural Extension Implementation Agency (BPPP). This research is planned to last for approximately two months, starting from September 2019 to November 2019. Data collection was carried out through observation, interviews, questionnaires, documentation. The study sample was 100 people—data analysis through research instrument test, validity test, reliability test. Multiple linear is intended to determine the linear relationship between several independent aspects, which are commonly called X1, X2, X3, and so on, with the dependent part called Y. The results show that the competency variables and extension methods have an important influence both directly and indirectly in supporting the application. Integrated technology and increase in agricultural products, so that the existence of competency variables and extension methods need to be maintained, especially in increasing integrated technology and increasing agricultural products.