Subsidized fertilizer management in the rice production centers of South Sulawesi, Indonesia: Bridging the gap between policy and practice

IF 1.8 Q2 AGRICULTURE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Ali Jamil, Muhammad Saleh S. Ali, Imam Mujahidin Fahmid, Darmawan Salman, Rahmadanih Rahmadanih
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Abstract This study aims to examine the dynamics of subsidized fertilizer management in rice production areas in Sidrap and Wajo districts, South Sulawesi province. Using a case study approach with qualitative analysis, the study combined primary data from in-depth interviews and secondary data derived from various studies and reports from government organizations. The results show that there is a considerable gap between the government’s fertilizer budget and farmers’ actual needs, leading to coverage of only 37%, thus forcing farmers to purchase more expensive non-subsidized fertilizers. The inefficient distribution system results in delays and scarcity. As a result, there will be market and price dualism between subsidized and non-subsidized markets, as well as subsidized and non-subsidized prices. Enforcement of pricing regulations faces hurdles due to the black market. In addition, farmers use the “foster father” system to obtain credit. To improve fertilizer management, the study recommends a multifaceted approach: increased budget allocation, efficient distribution, strong enforcement of pricing regulations, and innovative financing solutions such as the Tani Card. These strategies, along with improved inter-agency coordination, aim to address challenges and increase the effectiveness of subsidized fertilizer policies.
印度尼西亚南苏拉威西水稻生产中心的补贴肥料管理:弥合政策与实践之间的差距
摘要本研究旨在研究南苏拉威西省Sidrap和Wajo地区水稻产区补贴肥料管理的动态。本研究采用案例研究和定性分析相结合的方法,结合了来自深度访谈的主要数据和来自政府组织的各种研究和报告的次要数据。结果表明,政府的肥料预算与农民的实际需求之间存在较大差距,导致覆盖率仅为37%,从而迫使农民购买更昂贵的非补贴肥料。低效的分配系统导致了延迟和稀缺。因此,在补贴和非补贴市场之间,以及补贴和非补贴价格之间,将存在市场和价格的二元论。由于黑市的存在,定价法规的执行面临障碍。此外,农民利用“养父”制度获得信贷。为了改善肥料管理,该研究建议采取多方面的方法:增加预算拨款、有效分配、严格执行定价法规以及Tani卡等创新融资解决方案。这些战略与改进的机构间协调一起,旨在应对挑战,提高肥料补贴政策的有效性。
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Open Agriculture
Open Agriculture AGRICULTURE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-
CiteScore
3.80
自引率
4.30%
发文量
61
审稿时长
9 weeks
期刊介绍: Open Agriculture is an open access journal that publishes original articles reflecting the latest achievements on agro-ecology, soil science, plant science, horticulture, forestry, wood technology, zootechnics and veterinary medicine, entomology, aquaculture, hydrology, food science, agricultural economics, agricultural engineering, climate-based agriculture, amelioration, social sciences in agriculuture, smart farming technologies, farm management.
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