Factors affecting the income of paddy field farm management in Kerinci Regency, Jambi Province

Abstract

The productivity of paddy field farming during the last five years has decreased so that it has an impact on farmers' revenue. The purpose of this study was to analyze the level of income and feasibility of paddy field farming and the factors that affect the income of paddy field farming. The research was conducted in Kerinci Regency, Jambi Province, for eight calendar months. Research data is sourced from primary data and secondary data. Primary data were collected through structured interviews using instruments or questionnaires to all respondents. Respondents or farmer units of analysis were taken by random sampling with 225 respondents. The research data were analyzed by descriptive and statistical tests using the Multiple Regression Test tool. The results showed that the average income of paddy field farming in the study area was Rp. 8.646.552,00 per growing season with an R/C ratio > 1 (3.9). Farmers' income is influenced by land area and the number of workers. In contrast, the age of farmers, number of family members, farming experience, and capital do not show a significant effect.