Integration of Ergonomics and Agroecology in Agrotourism Farming: A Case Study in Bedugul, Bali

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10.2991/978-94-6463-878-3_36How to use a DOI?

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Agroecology; Agrotourism; Ergonomics; Farmer Productivity; REBA; Sustainable Agriculture

Abstract

The intersection of ergonomic design and agroecological practices remains underexplored in developing-country agrotourism systems, despite their potential to simultaneously improve farmer health, productivity, and environmental sustainability. This study presents a novel integrative framework that combines ergonomic interventions with agroecological methods, demonstrated through a case study of horticultural farmers in Bedugul, Bali. Using a mixed-methods approach, including surveys, interviews, field observations, physiological workload measurements, and REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment) analysis, data were collected from 37 farmers selected via Lemeshow’s sampling formula. Findings reveal that 62.2% of farmers experience heavy to very heavy workloads, and 70.3% adopt high-risk postures, contributing to widespread musculoskeletal complaints. Agroecological adoption remains limited, with 48.6% of farmers primarily dependent on chemical inputs. Implementation of the proposed integrative model increased productivity by 19.7% and reduced musculoskeletal complaints by 32.4%. These results provide empirical evidence that a holistic approach balancing human-centered design with ecological sustainability can serve as a scalable solution for enhancing both the well-being of agricultural workers and the resilience of agrotourism-based food systems in developing regions.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - M. Yusuf
AU  - I Made Anom Santiana
AU  - I Wayan Suastawa
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/10/31
TI  - Integration of Ergonomics and Agroecology in Agrotourism Farming: A Case Study in Bedugul, Bali
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Green Tourism Applied Science - Engineering Applied Science 2025 (ICOSTAS-EAS 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 312
EP  - 320
SN  - 2352-5401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-878-3_36
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-878-3_36
ID  - Yusuf2025
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