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Analysis of Strengthening IoT-Based Sustainable Agriculture Digital Literacy Through Empowering the Sendangsari Millennial Farmer Community

Introduction

Analysis of strengthening iot-based sustainable agriculture digital literacy through empowering the sendangsari millennial farmer community. Strengthening sustainable agriculture digital literacy via IoT for Sendangsari's millennial farmers. Study shows increased understanding, optimal plant growth, and tech adoption.

Abstract

Sendangsari Village, Purworejo Regency, has significant agricultural potential, but its utilization is not optimal due to low digital literacy among farmers and minimal application of modern technology. This condition poses challenges in supporting sustainable agriculture, so technology-based innovation is needed. This study aims to analyze the strengthening of digital literacy in sustainable agriculture through the application of the Internet of Things (IoT) in empowering the Sendangsari Millennial Farmer Community. The method used was a mixed method with a questionnaire instrument, pre-test and post-test, and plant growth measurements in IoT-based and manual fields. The results showed a significant increase in participant understanding, marked by a 17.77% increase in post-test scores from the pre-test score of 70.8. The application of IoT in the experimental field also resulted in more optimal growth of tomato, lettuce, and caisim plants compared to manual methods, and increased the confidence of millennial farmers in adopting technology. This study concluded that agricultural digital literacy can be strengthened through socialization, training, and practice of the application of the Internet of Things (IoT). Village institutional support, expanding internet access, and developing the capacity of young farmers are recommended to accelerate the transformation towards sustainable agriculture.

Review

This study tackles a highly relevant and pressing issue: enhancing sustainable agriculture through digital literacy and IoT adoption among millennial farmers. The authors astutely identify the core problem of underutilized agricultural potential in Sendangsari Village due to low digital literacy and minimal technology application. The chosen approach, a mixed-method design incorporating questionnaires, pre/post-tests, and comparative plant growth measurements, is robust and well-suited to evaluating both cognitive and practical impacts. The paper's strength lies in its practical application and direct engagement with the community, providing a tangible demonstration of how technology can bridge existing knowledge gaps and improve agricultural practices. The findings presented are compelling and directly address the study's aims. The significant increase in participant understanding, evidenced by a 17.77% rise in post-test scores from a baseline of 70.8, clearly indicates the effectiveness of the intervention in strengthening digital literacy. More impressively, the empirical data showing "more optimal growth" for tomato, lettuce, and caisim plants in IoT-based experimental fields compared to manual methods provides concrete evidence of the technology's practical benefits. Furthermore, the qualitative observation of increased confidence among millennial farmers in adopting technology is a crucial indicator of successful empowerment, suggesting a sustained impact beyond the immediate training period. The study effectively concludes that a combination of socialization, training, and hands-on practice with IoT applications is a viable pathway to strengthening agricultural digital literacy. The recommendations for village institutional support, expanding internet access, and developing the capacity of young farmers are pertinent and crucial for scaling such initiatives and fostering a broader transformation towards sustainable agriculture. This paper serves as a valuable case study, offering actionable insights for communities facing similar challenges. Future research could further explore the long-term economic viability and scalability of these IoT solutions across diverse agricultural contexts, solidifying the policy implications of this excellent foundational work.

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