Female Farmer Group Empowerment by Applying Hydroponic Planting System for Mustard Greens in Cikoneng Sub-District, Ciamis District, Indonesia

This study investigates the empowerment of female farmer groups with the application of a hydroponic system in Cikoneng sub-district, Ciamis District. This study aims to describe the application of a hydroponic planting system, analyze the factors that influence the application of a hydroponic planting system, and formulate strategies to improve the application of the hydroponic planting system. The study was carried out for three months (March-June 2021) in three designated villages of Kujang Village, Nasol Village, and Cimari Village. Determination of the sample used the census technique with the criteria that all-female farmers in the female farmer group have farming businesses with a total of 75 people. Data were collected by distributing questionnaires and interviews. The questionnaire contained questions related to variables. The data analysis used was descriptive analysis and multiple linear regression. Based on the results of multiple linear regression analysis, the factors affecting the empowerment of female farmer groups with the application of hydroponic planting systems on mustard greens cover the role of extension workers and the role of female farmer groups. Based on the results of regression and descriptive analysis, the strategy used was to provide counseling in the form of transferring knowledge and persuading female farmer groups to apply hydroponic planting systems