Abstract

This study aims to analyze farmers’ perceptions and adoption levels toward livestock manure processing technology for organic fertilizer in rice farming in Tlanakan Subdistrict, Pamekasan Regency. The research is motivated by the low utilization of cattle manure as organic fertilizer, despite its large potential and the support of local government programs through extension activities and provision of processing equipment. The results show that farmers’ perceptions of manure-processing technology fall into a moderate-to-positive category, particularly in terms of relative advantage and observability. However, aspects such as complexity and the availability of production facilities remain major constraints. Factors influencing farmers’ perceptions include age, education level, farming experience, income, extension workers’ roles, and social interaction. These findings indicate that continuous extension services and improved access to production facilities are key to enhancing the adoption of organic fertilizer processing technology.