Dinamika Adopsi Teknologi Combine Harvester dan Perubahan Sosial Petani: Studi Kasus pada Kelompok Tani Talakayya

Abstract

The Talakayya Farmers’ Group in Mandalle Village, West Bajeng Subdistrict, Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi, uses combine harvesters during the rice harvest to improve cost efficiency and reduce labor requirements. This study aims to analyze the dynamics of farmers’ adoption of combine harvesters in terms of knowledge, attitudes, skills, and the economic and social impacts resulting from their use. This study employs a qualitative case study approach. There were eight informants, all of whom were members of the Talakayya farmers’ group. Data were analyzed descriptively through observation, interviews, and documentation. Specifically, social impacts were analyzed through coding and visualized using NVivo version 12. The results indicate that farmers understand the machine’s functions and benefits and hold a positive attitude toward it, as the machine saves harvesting time and reduces labor costs from an economic perspective. However, in terms of skills, they are not yet able to operate the machine independently. The social impact has led to a decline in mutual assistance and social interaction. The conclusion of this study is that farmers’ adoption of the combine harvester is limited to their knowledge and attitudes toward its use in agricultural mechanization and has not yet reached the level of technical skills required to operate it. The government is seen as needing to facilitate technical assistance and training.