Strategic Programme Analysis in Improving the Role of Maize Farmer Institutions
Rasdiana Mudatsir, Sitti Bulkis, Muhammad Hatta Jamil, and Rahmadanih

Graduate School Hasanuddin University

Abstract

The agricultural sector, particularly maize farming, plays an important role in ensuring food security, economic stability, and rural development. Maize farmer institutions play a crucial role in increasing productivity, improving market access, and ensuring sustainable agricultural practices. This research aims to explore the effectiveness of strategic programs designed to strengthen maize farmer institutions. This research was conducted in Jeneponto District in July-December 2023. Using qualitative methods, data were collected through in-depth interviews with maize farmer institutional experts in the research location. Data analysis used Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM). The results showed that there are 12 strategic programs to strengthen maize farmer institutions in Jeneponto District. Institutional development of maize farmers is the main strategic program that needs to be implemented to improve farmers^ institutional strengthening. The institutional coaching program aims to strengthen farmers^ capacity, improve access to financial services, expand market access, and improve agricultural infrastructure and policy support.

Keywords: strategic programs, institutional roles, maize farmers

Topic: Agricultural Socio-economics