Participatory action in unraveling farmers' dependence towards self-sufficiency of shallot seeds in Pejok Village, Kedungadem Bojonegoro

Pejok Village is one of the largest shallot producers in Bojonegoro Regency. However, farmers face a major obstacle; it is their dependence on the supply of shallot seeds from outside the region. This study aims to: 1) identify the problem of farmers' dependence on shallot seeds from outside the region; 2) find a solution to reduce the dependence of shallot farmers; and 3) take action in building farmers' independence towards self-sufficiency in shallot seeds. This study uses a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach that emphasizes community involvement in identifying problems and coming up with solutions. There were two actions taken to solve the problems of the farmers, including 1) training on the cultivation of shallot seeds; 2) trial of shallot seed cultivation. This participatory action has succeeded in building the knowledge and abilities of farmers in Pejok Village in realizing independence in onion breeding.