Adoption of Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) in Maize Cultivation: An Environmental Sustainability Perspective
Abstract
Corn (Zea mays L.) productivity in Pegantenan District and Pamekasan District remains relatively low due to limited adoption of sustainable farming practices. This study aims to analyze the extent of implementation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and the factors influencing it in corn cultivation. The study employed a mixed-methods approach, collecting data through observation, interviews, and questionnaires administered to 30 corn farmers, using purposive sampling. The level of GAP implementation was measured using a Likert scale and analyzed descriptively, while the influencing factors were analyzed using multiple linear regression. The results showed that the level of GAP implementation was 71%, with an average score of 2.14 (sufficient). The highest implementation aspects were land selection and water management, whereas the lowest was occupational health and safety (K3). The activity of farmer groups had a significant effect on GAP implementation, whereas other factors did not. Better GAP implementation supports environmental sustainability.
How to Cite This Article
Siti Lailatul Mufida Halida, Eko Setiawan, Apri Arisandi (2026). Adoption of Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) in Maize Cultivation: An Environmental Sustainability Perspective . International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation (IJMRGE), 7(1), 01-06. DOI: https://doi.org/10.54660/.IJMRGE.2026.7.1.01-06