A Study of Fertilizer Subsidies, Land Area, and Rice Farmers’ Income: Evidence from Babahrot, Southwest Aceh, Indonesia
https://doi.org/10.56225/ijfeb.v4i2.473
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Fertilizer Subsidies, Land Area, Rice Farmers’ Income, Southwest Aceh contextAbstract
This study seeks to identify the fertilizer subsidies and land area on rice farmers’ income, using a case study of Babahrot, Southwest Aceh, Indonesia. The study employs quantitative methods, utilizing a survey questionnaire. The study population comprises all rice farmers in Babahrot, totaling 1,569 farmers in 2023. A sample of 95 respondents was selected using the Slovin formula, with a 10 percent margin of error, to ensure representativeness. Data were collected through a quantitative approach using primary data obtained directly from respondents via field surveys, observations, structured interviews, and questionnaires. The study employs one dependent variable, farmers’ income, and two independent variables, fertilizer subsidies and land area. Fertilizer subsidies are measured using indicators of price accuracy, quantity accuracy, timeliness, location accuracy, and type accuracy. Land area is measured in hectares based on owned and rented rice fields. Farmers’ income is assessed through indicators including gross income, net income, productivity, selling price, and production costs. All variables were measured using a Likert scale ranging from 1 to 5. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistical methods, including frequency distributions and percentages, to provide a comprehensive overview of farmers’ characteristics, perceptions, and economic conditions. The results indicate that farmers generally perceive subsidized fertilizer as effective and of comparable quality to non-subsidized fertilizer, while land area is widely recognized as a key determinant of income levels. However, small landholdings and limited income remain significant challenges, highlighting the need for policies that enhance land-use efficiency, agricultural productivity, and farmers’ welfare in rural rice-producing areas.
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