The innovations transfer methods and model on cattle farmers in migrants' areas in Dharmasraya Regency, West Sumatra

Abstract

The study aimed to identify the innovation transfer methods and model on cattle farmers in migrants' areas in Dharmasraya Regency, West Sumatra. The survey method used in this study with field observation support. The respondents determined by quota sampling as many as sixty farmers who joined in five farmer groups represent five migrants' areas with provision the farmers must have been the innovation transfer by the Extension Office. The data analysed quantitatively descriptive. The result showed that the transfer innovation methods conducted by the Extension Officer were mixed training methods (55%), field study method (100%), and direct meeting in rural office (100%). The innovation transfer model formed the participatory model (circle) in which the farmers identified the problems and then contacted the Extension Officer, researched with the Extension Officer and found the solution, thus solving the problems. It concluded that the innovation transfer methods did not use all innovation transfer methods, but they already used participatory models as innovation transfer models.