Analysis of the Integrated Farming Income in the SMD (Sarjana Membangun Desa) Program in Padang City (Case Study: Tani Ternak Sepakat Group)

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to analyze pre and post farmers’ income who develop the integrated farming system in the SMD Program in Padang City. Tani Ternak Sepakat Group is used as a case study. This research was conducted in Kurao Pagang, Padang City, West Sumatera. In this research, descriptive qualitative and descriptive quantitative designs were used. The results of this study showed that Tani Ternak Sepakat Groups has implemented the integration of paddy farming and breeding in their farming system, funded by SMD Program. For breeding activity, The Tani Ternak Sepakat group raises both goats and cows. At the same time, the farmer group also cultivates paddy only for integrating between paddy farming and cattle. The integration is done through the use of cattle’s compost as paddy farming fertilizer and the use of paddy’s farming residues for feeding the cattle. However, these practices reduce farmers’ income by 95.12% for the first years of the program. Based on the study, it is suggested that farmers should implement waste treatment technology that utilizes available resources and to increase their income.