The Technology Adoption of Jajar Legowo System and Direct Seeding System on Rice Farming in the Village of Duria Asi, Wonggeduku District of Konawe Regency, Indonesia

This study aims to analyze the stage of technology adoption and farmers' behavior toward technology adoption on cropping systems of Jajar Legowo (JLS) and Direct Seeding System (DSS) on rice farming in the village of Duria Asi, Wonggeduku district of Konawe Regency, Indonesia. This research was conducted on March to May 2017. The research approach used is qualitative research. Data collection was conducted through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, documentation, and archival footage. Data were analyzed using qualitative descriptive analysis. The results showed that the application of of jajar legowo planting system has not been widely applied (23%). Farmers' behavior is determined by internal and external factors in determining the technology's adoption ability of Jajar Legowo System and Direct Seeding System. Therefore, cooperation from extension agencies and researchers is needed to increase the ability of farmers' group in rice field farming so that local institution can perform its function better in order to achieve the production target.