Impact of Partnership and Potato Farmers’ Perceptions of Partnership in Plaosan District, Magetan Regency

Abstract The main problems faced by potato farmers in Plaosan District, Magetan Regency are limited capital and high seed prices. Meanwhile, potato prices tend to decrease during the harvest season. Efforts that can be made include establishing a partnership with PT Indofood, with the hope of mutual symbiosis between the two parties. However, the reality on the ground shows that there are still potato farmers who are not involved in partnerships. The aim of this research is to determine: (1) the impact of partnerships on potato farmers in Plaosan, Magetan, (2) potato farmers’ perceptions of partnerships in the Plaosan area, Magetan, and (3) factors influencing the decision of potato farmers to partner in the Plaosan area, Magetan. The research method used in this research is descriptive and analytical, using Likert scale analysis and logistic regression. The sample size was determined using Proportionate Random Sampling with a total of 50 respondents consisting of 25 partner farmers and 25 non-partner farmers. The research results show that partnerships have an impact on increasing the income of partner farmers. The average income of partner farmers is higher than non-partner farmers, apart from being a partner with PT. Indofood can reduce the price of potato seeds. Partner farmers’ perceptions of the partnership with PT Indofood are influenced by indicators such as the partnership registration process, pre-partnership information, partnership contracts, and market certainty. On the other hand, the reasons why non-partner farmers do not participate in partnerships include problems with the production input and output payment system and the harvest sorting system. Important factors that influence the decision to partner with potato farmers in Plaosan District, Magetan Regency include farming experience, land area, income, price guarantees and market guarantees.