Behavior of Shallot Farmer in the Use of Pesticides with the Approach of Prediposition, Enabling and Reinforching Factors

Elfianto Yusuf

Elfianto Yusuf Universitas Tamansiswa Padang

Abstract

The focusess of this research are on the factors that influence the behavior of shallot farmers in the use of pesticides using the approach of Prediposition, Enabling and Reiforching factors.. This research was conducted using a quantitative descriptive approach method in Lembah Gumanti, Alahan Panjang Subdistrict, Solok Regency, West Sumatra. The selection of Solok Regency was carried out purposively because Solok is the largest shallot production area in West Sumatra. Data were Analyzed used Partial Least Square structural equation modeling. The results showed that (1) the predisposition factor has no significant effect on behavior (2) the enabling factor has a significant effect on behavior (3) the reinforcing factor has a significant effect on the behavior (4) the predisposition factor has a significant effect on intention (5) intention has a significant effect on behavior.

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