Dynamics of Fertilizer Subsidy Implementation: A Systemic Evaluation of the 6T Principles on Corn Productivity in Gorontalo
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https://doi.org/10.58192/populer.v5i1.4209Keywords:
Corn Production, Digital Governance, Fertilizer Subsidy, Governance Paradox, Policy ImplementationAbstract
Government intervention through fertilizer subsidies is a pivotal instrument for national food security, particularly for corn commodities in Gorontalo. This study evaluates the effectiveness of fertilizer subsidy policy implementation based on the "6T" principles (Right Type, Quantity, Price, Place, Time, and Quality) and its impact on corn production in Pulubala District. Using a quantitative explanatory design, 99 corn farmers were surveyed through proportional random sampling. Data were analyzed using Spearman Rank correlation to assess relationships between systemic variables: Targeting Accuracy (), Quantity Accuracy (), Timeliness (), and Physical Availability (). Findings reveal that () and () have significant positive correlations with production. Conversely, timeliness () and physical availability () showed no statistical significance (). This anomaly suggests a "Governance Paradox" where physical stock availability does not guarantee accessibility due to bureaucratic rigidities within the e-RDKK digital system. The study recommends database synchronization and logistics debureaucratization to ensure sustainable agricultural output.
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