Implementasi Program Sertifikasi Benih Pada Dinas Pertanian Dan Ketahaan Pangan Provinsi Jawa Timur

Empirically, the problems that occur in the field can be described by the author that the Department of Agriculture and Food Security of East Java Province is trying to provide food crop and horticultural seeds to increase the use of quality superior seeds, which are expected to encourage increased productivity and production. However, efforts to increase production and food security in East Java face various challenges, including limited land, water and energy resources, climate change and low farmer exchange rates and limited facilities and infrastructure. The purpose of this study is to explain and analyze the implementation of the seed certification program at the Department of Agriculture and Food Security of East Java Province. In this study, the researcher used a descriptive research type with a qualitative approach. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of the seed certification program at the Department of Agriculture and Food Security of East Java Province has not fully achieved its optimal potential, although there is significant alignment at the level of objectives and institutional frameworks. This study can be concluded that overall, this program has a strong foundation, but its widespread adoption and effectiveness are hampered by economic and logistical constraints for farmers, as well as limited operational capacity of the organization.