ABSTRACT

The Indonesian agricultural sector provides a high proportion of employment for the rural community. However, the farmers’ livelihood is relatively low. Sending the farmers to non-formal education will enhance the livelihood of the community. In this study, we analyze the impact of farmer field school on Indonesia’s rural community livelihoods. Data were collected using a participatory approach from 270 farmer groups that completed farmer field school in Sumatra, Java, and Bali. The results show that the farmer field school generated positive impacts on five capitals. Farmers realized the benefits of participating in the field school. They could increase farming efficiency by applying technology innovations, knowledge, and skills obtained from the field school. Farmer livelihoods in the community have been substantially enhanced.

摘要

印度尼西亚农业部门为农村社区提供了很大比例的就业机会。但是，农民的生计相对较低。送农民接受非正规教育将改善社区的生活。在这项研究中，我们分析了农民田间学校对印度尼西亚农村社区生计的影响。数据是使用参与式方法从在苏门答腊、爪哇和巴厘岛完成农民田间学校的 270 个农民团体收集的。结果表明，农民田间学校对五个首都产生了积极影响。农民意识到参加田间学校的好处。他们可以通过应用从田间学校获得的技术创新、知识和技能来提高农业效率。社区农民生计明显改善。