DINAMIKA KELEMBAGAAN PERBENIHAN TANAMAN PANGAN DAN IMPLIKASINYA DALAM PENYEDIAAN BENIH BERMUTU DI KABUPATEN MERAUKE PAPUA

Abstract

This paper aims to study dynamics for seed institute and its implication of certifiable seed in food crop. Research has conducted in Merauke Regency, Papua, FY 2006. Data collecting through Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) using focus group discussion method (FGD) and in depth interview inclusive of farmer groups, farmer seed makers and key informant. Data analysis conducted through descriptively approach. The research result shows: (a) the functional of seed institutions is related human resources organization, technology diffusion and encourage conducive circumstance in seed organizer; (b) seed institutions dynamic influenced both internal and external factors; (c) more intensive counseling relate O & M, seed technical skill and science improvement at farmer seed makers level are needed for encourage seed institute performance. Beside that needed effort to develop build seed cooperation network by horizontal and vertical with institution organizer of seed start regency level, province to national level through initiation forming of seeds forum.