Agricultural Extension Performance in Remote and Indigenous Communities: Lessons from Teluk Bintuni, West Papua

Salomina Homer; Yolanda Hole; Amestina Matualage

doi:10.59890/ijatss.v4i6.250

Authors

Salomina Homer Program Pascasarjana Ilmu Pertanian, Universitas Papua
Yolanda Hole Jurusan Agribisnis, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Papua
Amestina Matualage Jurusan Agribisnis, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Papua

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59890/ijatss.v4i6.250

Keywords:

Agricultural Extension, Extension Performance, Indigenous Communities, Rural Development, PLS-SEM, West Papua

Abstract

Agricultural extension services play a crucial role in supporting agricultural development, particularly in remote and indigenous communities where access to information, technology, and institutional support remains limited. This study aimed to examine the influence of internal and external factors on the performance of Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) in Teluk Bintuni Regency, West Papua, Indonesia. A quantitative survey was conducted involving 78 extension workers, consisting of civil servant and contract-based personnel. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to evaluate the relationships between external factors, internal factors, and three dimensions of extension performance: preparation, implementation, and evaluation-reporting activities. The results revealed that external factors significantly and positively influenced preparation (β = 0.340; p < 0.001), implementation (β = 0.826; p < 0.001), and evaluation-reporting performance (β = 0.628; p < 0.001). Internal factors significantly affected preparation (β = 0.628; p < 0.001) and evaluation-reporting performance (β = 0.303; p = 0.001), but showed no significant effect on implementation performance. The model demonstrated strong explanatory power, with R² values ranging from 0.805 to 0.905. These findings highlight the critical role of institutional support, infrastructure, and organizational conditions in improving extension effectiveness in remote indigenous regions. Strengthening extension systems and human resource capacity is essential for enhancing agricultural development outcomes in frontier areas

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