PERAN WANITA TANI DALAM PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN PADA PENGELOLAAN USAHATANI KACANG PANJANG DI KELURAHAN TAUBONTO KECAMATAN RAROWATU KABUPATEN BOMBANA

Abstract

The role of women farmers in farm management has become increasingly important as women's participation in agricultural production activities and household decision-making continues to grow. Decision-making at each stage of crop cultivation is one of the key factors determining the success of farm management, as it involves selecting appropriate actions that meet crop production requirements. However, the level of women's involvement in decision-making varies across different stages of farm management. This study aimed to analyze the role of women farmers in decision-making related to long bean farming management in Taubonto Village, Rarowatu District, Bombana Regency. The study employed a quantitative approach using a survey method supported by descriptive analysis. A total of 30 women farmers were selected as respondents through Simple Random Sampling from a population of 150 farmers. Data were collected through structured interviews using questionnaires, field observations, and document reviews, and were analyzed descriptively using frequency distributions and percentage tabulations. The results revealed that the role of women farmers in decision-making differed across the stages of long bean farming management. Women farmers played a dominant role during the seedling stage, accounting for 53% of decision-making, indicating their substantial involvement in determining seed quality and nursery practices. In contrast, decision-making during land preparation, planting, crop maintenance, harvesting, and post-harvest activities was predominantly undertaken jointly by husbands and wives, although husbands remained more influential in certain activities requiring greater physical strength and technical expertise. These findings indicate that long bean farming management is based on collaborative decision-making between husbands and wives, with the division of roles determined by the characteristics of farming activities, knowledge, experience, and the capacities of individual household members. This study provides useful insights for developing agricultural extension and women’s empowerment programs aimed at strengthening women's participation in decision-making within horticultural farming systems.