PERAN ASOSIASI PETANI TEMBAKAU INDONESIA (APTI) DALAM MEMPERJUANGKAN KEPENTINGAN PETANI TEMBAKAU DI KABUPATEN TEMANGGUNG

Abstract

Abstract
Association of Indonesian Tobacco Farmers (APTI) Temanggung as a container group of
farmers in Temanggung Regency is expected to play an active role on what happens among
tobacco farmers. Through the implementation of targeted programs, improving the welfare of
tobacco farmers in Temanggung Regency and their efforts in fighting for the interests of tobacco
farmers in Temanggung Regency can be realized. Targeted programs will also benefit the
empowerment of the Indonesian Tobacco Farmers Association (APTI) Temanggung itself ..
The purpose of this research is to know how APTI form and how to respond to Tobacco
Bill in Temanggung Regency. Know how the effectiveness of APTI's struggle in Temanggung
Regency to protect their interests
To answer the problem and purpose of this research, writer use qualitative descriptive
approach. The results show the form and way of APTI struggle in responding to the draft law can
be seen from their action down the road peridoik and try to meet the members of the board and
officials who influence a policy.
Over time APTI is expected to establish cooperation with more parties or tobacco
industry companies and improve the ability of APTI Temanggung in order to maintain the
existence of APTI Temanggung and can be useful for farmers in Temanggung.
Keywords: APTI, Role, Tobacco Farmer