Judul: Telaah Sosial dan Ekonomi Petani Padi Organik
Abstrak: Organic farming is a way of farming based on the utilization of natural ingredients derived from nature. Agricultural inputs and processes related to organic farming are green matures, bio-fertilizes, increased biomass, compostenriched land preparation and the implementation of integrated pest and disease control. Organic farming is expected to improve, safe and healthy food for humas who consume its products. This study uses both quantitative and qualitative approaches, such as using questionnaires and guides for in-depth interview. The purpose of this study are (1) to analyze the characteristics of organic rice farmers, (2) identify the role of the organizations contained in the organic farming system, (3) analyze the income levels of organic rice farmers, (4) identify the factors that inhibit and support organic rice farming. This study showed that in organic rice farming, farmers need larger land to increase their income. Another finding of this study is the importance of farmer organization for the success of organic farming and the increase of farmers’s income.
Keyword: increase in income., social economy of farmers, organic farming

Judul: Analisis Pendapatan Petani Padi Di Desa Pasarean Kecamatan Pamijahan Bogor.
Abstrak: Salah satu sektor penting yang ikut mendorong pertumbuhan dan pembangunan ekonomi Indonesia adalah sektor pertanian. Peranan sektor pertanian terhadap perekonomian Indonesia antara lain sebagai sumber pendapatan dan penyerapan tenaga kerja bagi sebagian besar masyarakat pedesaan, penyumbang devisa negara, dan penghasil bahan pangan. Oleh karena itu, kesejahteraan petani harus diperhatikan dengan baik agar dapat meningkatkan produktivitasnya. Tujuan khusus dari penelitian ini adalah mengetahui kondisi sebenarnya dari petani Indonesia, khususnya Desa Pasarean dengan menganalisis pendapatan petani Desa Pasarean; menganalisis persepsi masyarakat mengenai manfaat sosial lingkungan pertanian padi organik; dan mengidentifikasi peran kelompok tani di Desa Pasarean Kecamatan Pamijahan. Metode analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis pendapatan dan analisis deskriptif. Hasil penelitian ini menyatakan bahwa usahatani di Desa Pasarean mampu memberikan keuntungan bagi petani dan layak dilanjutkan dengan pendapatan rata-rata per hektar pada petani responden atas biaya tunai sebesar Rp 10.475.869 dan pendapatan atas biaya total sebesar Rp 8.203.493. Manfaat lingkungan dari pertanian padi organik berdasarkan petani Desa Pasarean adalah lebih ramah lingkungan, produk padi yang dihasilkan lebih sehat, lingkungan kerja yang lebih sehat dan aman, tanah lebih subur, dan hasil panen lebih banyak. Manfaat sosial pertanian organik yang diketahui oleh petani Desa Pasarean adalah mengaktifkan kelompok tani, menyerap tenaga kerja, informasi, dan harga jual lebih tinggi. Peran kelompok tani yang dirasakan oleh petani Desa Pasarean adalah mempermudah perolehan bantuan, kemudahan dalam pemasaran melalui informasi, dan peminjaman peralatan seperti traktor.
Keyword: Manfaat pertanian organik, Peran kelompok tani, Pendapatan petani, Usahatani padi

Judul: Gambaran darah komodo (Varanus komodoensis) di Taman Margasatwa Ragunan
Abstrak: This study was conducted to get the hematology and blood biochemistry profile of Komodo dragons at Ragunan Zoo. A total of 18 adult dragons were used. Blood was drawn as much as 2 mL whole blood for hematology and 3 mL for blood biochemistry in serum. Hematology examinations were done by automatic hemavet® machine except differential leukocytes were done manually and blood biochemistry examinations were done by biosystem® machine. Examinations results of erythrocyte parameters of total erythrocytes, hematocrit, hemoglobin, MCV, MCH, and MCHC in row are (1,24±0,21) × 106/mm3, (38,0±4,6) %, (13,3±1,6) g/dL, (311,4±49,9) fL, (109,4±18,7) pg, and (35,1±1,2) g/dL. Trombocytes count is (3,1±1.6) × 103/mm3 and erythrocyte sedimentation rate is (3,9 ± 1.7) mm/h. Leukocytes parameters indicate the values of total leukocytes, heterophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils in row are (6,53±9,47) × 103/mm3, (3,478±4,972) × 103/mm3, (2,959±4,694) × 103/mm3, (0,096±0,187) × 103/mm3, (0,00) /mm3, and (0,00) /mm3. Biochemical parameters indicate the values of total protein, albumin, globulin, AST, ALT, urea, and creatinine in row are (10,19±3,39) g/dL, (2,51±0,39) g/dL, (7,68±3,07) g/dL, (49,39±20,71) IU/L, (45,39±27,88) IU/L, (13,53±5,88) mg/dL, and (0,29±0,11) mg/dL. The result of examinations averagely showed values tend to normal. Some individual results demonstrated abnormalities which are suspected as acute infection in 1 dragon, foliculogenesis in 1 dragon, muscle disease in 2 dragons, and liver disease in 5 dragons.
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