Agricultural development and its socio-economic implications for the community in Duampanuae, Sinjai regency

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the diffusion of agricultural technology and its impact on the social change of the farming community in Duampanuae. Utilizing a descriptive method with a qualitative approach, data were gathered through observation, in-depth interviews with 6 key informants, and documentation. The results indicate that agricultural mechanization in Duampanuae occurred progressively: initiated in 1990 through the commercialization of tractor and thresher services, followed by government fertilizer subsidies in 2002, and the introduction of motorcycle taxis for paddy transport in 2012. The adoption of this technology triggered significant social transformations, including a shift from traditional to modern practices, reconfiguration of farm laborers' working conditions, and increased production yields. Furthermore, this modernization restructured local belief systems and altered the dynamics of family relationships among farmers. This study concludes that technological adoption not only enhances agrarian efficiency but also reconstructs the socio-cultural structures of the farming community