Seed Independence Efforts in Mojokerto District, East Java, to Support the Soybean Self-Sufficiency Program

Soybean is an important food commodity that has very large market potential and its needs continue to increase. For the sake of achieving self-sufficiency in soybeans, one important factor is the availability of scatter seeds. Provision of appropriate soybean seeds has a strategic role as a means of supporting increased soybean production. In the field, the seed flow system in Mojokerto Regency, East Java Province, is still facing problems, namely the absence of seed channels for rainy season cultivation in dry land so that it cannot grow a sustainable "Jabalsim" system. For this reason, this activity aims to 1) produce superior soybean seeds according to farmers' preferences to meet market demand, 2) grow seed producers in soybean development areas to ensure adequate supply and distribution of quality seeds of superior varieties, and 3) as well as assist in the application of technological innovations to reduce the yield gap. The results showed that the activity of seed production in Wuwut Village, Mojoanyar Sub-District, Mojokerto District could be categorized as independent. Indicators of independence are: 1) Establishment of a seed producer on behalf of Arifin with a certificate of breeder as Extention Seed producer number 030 / UPT.PSBTPH / MJK / VII / 2019, 2) Superior Varieties of Soybean has been adopted and developed (Dega I, Devon I, Deja II) at the research location even outside the research area, 3) Availability of seeds at all times for the needs of members, and 4) the emergence of a soybean seedling business that has partnered with seed providers. To maintain the continuity of the seeds producer that have been formed, monitoring of their business developments on a regular basis was needed. In addition, in the future, it is necessary to provide access to seed programs that are assisted as one of the seed providers and provide physical infrastructure support so that the speed and volume of seed production can increase.