The Effect Of Agricultural Modernization On Food Self-Sufficiency In Blang Baro Village,Bandar Baru District,Pidie Jaya Regency.

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effect of agricultural modernization on food self-sufficiency in Blang Baro Village, Bandar Baru Subdistrict, Pidie Jaya Regency. The population consisted of 438 active farmer households. A sample of 30 respondents was determined using Slovin’s formula with a 15% margin of error through simple random sampling. This study used a descriptive quantitative approach with data collected through questionnaires, interviews, observation, and documentation. Data were analyzed using simple linear regression, t-test, F-test, and coefficient of determination. Results show that H₀ was rejected and Hₐ was accepted, meaning agricultural modernization has an effect on food self-sufficiency. The F-test yielded an F-value of 34.455 > F-table of 4.196 with significance 0.000 < 0.05. The t-test yielded a t-value of 5.870 > t-test of 2.048 with significance 0.000 < 0.05. The coefficient of determination R² = 0.581, indicating agricultural modernization contributes 58.1% to food self-sufficiency. Conclusion agricultural modernization has a positive and significant effect on food self-sufficiency in Blang Baro Village. Implication: strengthening agricultural machinery and irrigation needs to be improved.