Empowerment model of seed breeders in the supplying sustainable rice seeds in North Sumatra Province. Issue 2 (June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Asaad, M; Martial, T; Novita, D; Dharma, S
• Is Part Of: IOP conference series. Volume 782:Issue 2(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-06
• Subjects: Earth sciences -- Periodicals; Environmental sciences -- Congresses; Environmental sciences -- Periodicals; 550.5
• DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/782/2/022018
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1755-1307

Abstract

Abstract: Empowerment of rice seed breeders in North Sumatra Province aims to improve the ability of seed breeders to become independent and sustainable seed breeders. The study aims to determine the conditions of cultivation, postharvest, and marketing of rice seed breeder and to formulate appropriate models for empowering rice seed breeders. This type of research is descriptive qualitative analysed through research and development methods. The research was conducted in six rice production centre districts in North Sumatra. The results showed that the empowerment of breeder groups was not optimal. This condition is indicated by the dominance of one people in the breeder group as determinants of policy. In addition, most seed breeders are only willing and able to carry out breeding activities only up to the cultivation stage which produces Harvested Dry Grain, do not participate in post-harvest (drying, sorting and certification) and marketing activities. This is due to the lack of motivation of breeders, limited facilities, financial problems and the lack of knowledge and skills of farmers. Therefore, efforts are needed to empower seed breeders in a comprehensive manner, including cultivating motivation, training, partnership, and support from local governments and companies to facilitate breeders in marketing the seeds they produce.