The Implementation of The Sustainable Tobacco Program (STP) in Virginia Tobacco Farming in Lombok Island L. Sukardi(a*), Muhamad Husni Idris(a), Bambang Dipokusumo(a)
(a) Faculty of Agriculture, University of Mataram, Mataram 83115, Indonesia
lsukardi[at]unram.ac.id
Abstract
The objective of this study was to determine the understanding and the implementation of the principles and standards of the Sustainable Tobacco Program by Virginia Tobacco farmers in Lombok Island. The research was conducted in East Lombok District (Keruak and Sikur subdistrict) and Central Lombok District (Praya Timur and Kopang Subdistrict). The target group of this study were assisted farmers and independent farmers with a total sample of 40 people. Data collection was carried out using the following techniques: interviews, field observations- and (3) in-depth interviews. The results of the study were: (1) There were still 27.50% of farmers involving children under 18 years old in Virginia tobacco farming activities, but none were under 10 years old (elementary school age)- (2) All farmers know and apply the principle of forced labor, no workers may work under pressure/threats- (3) Farmers^ understanding and awareness ofa safe working environment is very good- (4) Farmers^ attitudes and fair treatment to workers are very well implemented- (5) Farmers are aware of and provide freedom for workers to joint workers^ association- (6) Farmers agree that the income earned by workers must be able to meet basic needs- and (7) all farmers are aware of labor regulations.
