Strengthening Partnerships

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Application of Partnership Patterns to the "Ikuhan" System to the Welfare of Farmers/Breeders in Pantai Cermin District, Serdang Bedagai Regency

Introduction

The welfare of farmers and breeders in Pantai Cermin District, Serdang Bedagai Regency, has been a pressing concern for the community. The "Ikuhan" system, a partnership pattern between farmers and capital owners, has emerged as a potential solution to improve their welfare. This research aims to explore the application of the "Ikuhan" system partnership pattern and its impact on the welfare of farmers/breeders in the region.

Background

The "Ikuhan" system is a unique partnership pattern that has been adopted by farmers and capital owners in Pantai Cermin District. This system involves a collaborative effort between farmers and capital owners to share the risks and benefits of livestock production. The partnership pattern is designed to provide a more equitable distribution of profits and to promote a sense of community and cooperation among farmers and capital owners.

Methodology

This study employed a mixed-methods approach, combining both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods. The sampling process was carried out purposively, using snowball techniques, to select 74 farmers/breeders who have raised livestock for two years or more. Qualitative data were collected through interviews, observations, and directed group discussions (FGD), while quantitative data were collected through questionnaires distributed to respondents. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data and describe the existing conditions.

Results

The results of this study showed that the pattern of distribution of results in the partnership of the "Ikuhan" system in Pantai Cermin District was distributed in two forms: 50:50 and 60:40. In the 50:50 pattern, business profits were shared equally between farmers and capital owners, while in the 60:40 pattern, breeders received a portion that was greater than the business profit. This reflects the desire to increase the motivation of farmers in running their business.

Factors Influencing Partnerships

The factors that make up partnerships with the "Ikuhan" system consist of strong family ties and the desires of individuals both from the maintenance of livestock and capital owners. This personal relationship is an important basis for creating trust and commitment in cooperation, so as to produce a more harmonious and productive cooperation.

Correlation Analysis

Correlation analysis indicates a strong and significant relationship between the application of the pattern of the "Ikuhan" system partnership with the welfare of farmers/breeders. The correlation value obtained from each indicator shows encouraging results: income (r = 0.91), education (r = 0.78), health (r = 0.83), and pride (self-esteem) (R = 0.73). This shows that the better the partnership pattern applied, the higher the welfare felt by farmers/breeders.

Conclusion

This study concludes that the partnership system with the "Ikuhan" pattern not only provides financial benefits but also improves the quality of life of farmers/breeders through improving education and health. Therefore, it is essential for stakeholders to continue to support and develop this partnership pattern in order to provide greater benefits for farmers/breeders in Pantai Cermin District, Serdang Bedagai Regency.

Recommendations

Based on the findings of this study, the following recommendations are made:

Strengthening Partnerships: Stakeholders should continue to support and develop the partnership pattern with the "Ikuhan" system to provide greater benefits for farmers/breeders in Pantai Cermin District, Serdang Bedagai Regency.
Improving Education and Health: Efforts should be made to improve the education and health of farmers/breeders through training and capacity-building programs.
Promoting Sustainable Agriculture: A sustainable agricultural and livestock system should be created through good cooperation between farmers and capital owners.
Increasing Motivation: The motivation of farmers in running their business should be increased through the 60:40 pattern of distribution of results.

Limitations

This study has several limitations, including:

Sampling Bias: The sampling process was carried out purposively, which may have introduced bias into the study.
Limited Generalizability: The findings of this study may not be generalizable to other regions or contexts.
Data Collection Methods: The use of questionnaires and interviews may have introduced limitations in terms of data collection and analysis.

Future Research Directions

Future research should focus on:

Scaling Up the Partnership Pattern: Efforts should be made to scale up the partnership pattern with the "Ikuhan" system to other regions and contexts.
Improving the Efficiency of the Partnership Pattern: Research should be conducted to improve the efficiency of the partnership pattern and to identify areas for improvement.
Examining the Impact of the Partnership Pattern on Other Outcomes: Research should be conducted to examine the impact of the partnership pattern on other outcomes, such as poverty reduction and economic growth.
Q&A: Application of Partnership Patterns to the "Ikuhan" System to the Welfare of Farmers/Breeders in Pantai Cermin District, Serdang Bedagai Regency

Q: What is the "Ikuhan" system and how does it work?

A: The "Ikuhan" system is a partnership pattern between farmers and capital owners that aims to improve the welfare of farmers/breeders in Pantai Cermin District, Serdang Bedagai Regency. The system involves a collaborative effort between farmers and capital owners to share the risks and benefits of livestock production.

Q: What are the benefits of the "Ikuhan" system?

A: The benefits of the "Ikuhan" system include improved financial benefits, improved education and health, and increased motivation of farmers in running their business. The system also promotes a sense of community and cooperation among farmers and capital owners.

Q: How does the "Ikuhan" system improve the welfare of farmers/breeders?

A: The "Ikuhan" system improves the welfare of farmers/breeders by providing them with a more equitable distribution of profits, improving their education and health, and increasing their motivation in running their business. The system also promotes a sense of community and cooperation among farmers and capital owners.

Q: What are the factors that influence partnerships with the "Ikuhan" system?

A: The factors that influence partnerships with the "Ikuhan" system include strong family ties and the desires of individuals both from the maintenance of livestock and capital owners. This personal relationship is an important basis for creating trust and commitment in cooperation, so as to produce a more harmonious and productive cooperation.

Q: What is the correlation between the application of the "Ikuhan" system partnership and the welfare of farmers/breeders?

A: Correlation analysis indicates a strong and significant relationship between the application of the pattern of the "Ikuhan" system partnership with the welfare of farmers/breeders. The correlation value obtained from each indicator shows encouraging results: income (r = 0.91), education (r = 0.78), health (r = 0.83), and pride (self-esteem) (R = 0.73).

Q: What are the recommendations for stakeholders to support and develop the "Ikuhan" system partnership?

A: The recommendations for stakeholders to support and develop the "Ikuhan" system partnership include:

Strengthening Partnerships: Stakeholders should continue to support and develop the partnership pattern with the "Ikuhan" system to provide greater benefits for farmers/breeders in Pantai Cermin District, Serdang Bedagai Regency.
Improving Education and Health: Efforts should be made to improve the education and health of farmers/breeders through training and capacity-building programs.
Promoting Sustainable Agriculture: A sustainable agricultural and livestock system should be created through good cooperation between farmers and capital owners.
Increasing Motivation: The motivation of farmers in running their business should be increased through the 60:40 pattern of distribution of results.

Q: What are the limitations of this study?

A: The limitations of this study include:

Sampling Bias: The sampling process was carried out purposively, which may have introduced bias into the study.
Limited Generalizability: The findings of this study may not be generalizable to other regions or contexts.
Data Collection Methods: The use of questionnaires and interviews may have introduced limitations in terms of data collection and analysis.

Q: What are the future research directions for the "Ikuhan" system partnership?

A: Future research should focus on:

Scaling Up the Partnership Pattern: Efforts should be made to scale up the partnership pattern with the "Ikuhan" system to other regions and contexts.
Improving the Efficiency of the Partnership Pattern: Research should be conducted to improve the efficiency of the partnership pattern and to identify areas for improvement.
Examining the Impact of the Partnership Pattern on Other Outcomes: Research should be conducted to examine the impact of the partnership pattern on other outcomes, such as poverty reduction and economic growth.