The Model of Organic Paddy Farming Practices by Revitalization the Values of Local Wisdom in Malang Regency

Abstract

This research is aimed to find the best formulation model of organic paddy based on local wisdom. This study used a qualitative approach with survey methods, in-depth inteview with snowball sampling, and FGD (Forum Group Discussion). The subject consisted of village elders, heads of farmer groups, and organic farmers. The SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Threat) anaylisis is used to identify factors that influence local wisdom and development strategies. The study was conducted in Malang Regency which covers several are Kepanjen District, Gondanglegi District, and Lawang District. Research was conducted from April to August 2018. Data were tabulated and analyzed descriptively. Result showed that a few farmer in three study sites practiced an organic farming systems in Malang Regency, namely Kepanjen, Gondanglegi, and Lawang. The result also showed that, Lawang District still applies local wisdom in its agriculture, among others. The underlying weakness is the increasing of migrating culture by village youth and the lack of local wisdom in agriculture. Strategy that can be developed is intensively socialization of organic farming based on local wisdom to village youth, thus the village can be used as an ecotourism area.