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Analysis of Internal and External Factors of Farmers that Influence the Productivity of Self-Help Palm Oil Plantations in Merlung District, West Tanjung Jabung Regency Putri Humaira, Mutiara; Nainggolan, Saidin; Saputra, Ardhiyan
JALOW | Journal of Agribusiness and Local Wisdom Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Agribusiness and Local Wisdom
Publisher : Program Studi Agribisnis bekerja sama dengan PERHEPI

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/jalow.v9i1.51268

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This study aims to describe the conditions of self-help oil palm farming in Merlung District, West Tanjung Jabung Regency, and analyze the role of internal and external factors on productivity, including their influence through the moderating variable of production input use. Internal factors studied include age, education, farming experience, motivation, number of family members, and farmer ethnicity, while external factors include marketing access, FFB selling price, and access to the carrying market. The analysis was conducted using the Partial Least Square (PLS) method with a sample of 43 farmers. The results showed that oil palm farming is managed conventionally with an average land area of ​​2.6 ha per farmer. Maintenance activities include fertilization 1–4 times per year, spraying and pruning 1–2 times per year, and harvesting twice per month using family labor and outside labor. Internal factors were proven to have a positive and significant effect on productivity, while external factors did not have a direct effect. However, through moderation in the use of production inputs such as urea, NPK, and dolomite fertilizers, internal factors still have a positive, although not significant, influence, while external factors show a positive and significant influence on the productivity of self-help oil palm farming.
Analisis Faktor – faktor yang Mempengaruhi Konversi Lahan Karet Menjadi Kelapa Sawit di Kecamatan Sungai Gelam Kabupaten Muaro Jambi: Penelitian Saad, Ashari; Nainggolan, Saidin; Fathoni, Zakky
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan Volume 4 Nomor 3 (Januari 202
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jerkin.v4i3.3760

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This study aims to analyze the factors influencing farmers’ decisions to convert rubber plantations into oil palm plantations in Sungai Gelam Subdistrict, Muaro Jambi Regency. The issue arises due to the declining productivity and fluctuating price of rubber, while oil palm cultivation offers higher and more stable economic returns. The study used a survey method with a quantitative approach employing binary logistic regression analysis. A total of 85 farmer respondents were purposively selected. The variables analyzed include farming experience, product price, land ownership size, other income sources, pests and diseases, labor costs, and tapping frequency. The results showed that price, land ownership size, and tapping frequency significantly affected farmers’ decisions to convert rubber to oil palm, while the other variables were not significant. The Nagelkerke R² value of 0.76 indicates that 76% of the variation in conversion decisions is explained by the independent variables. Economic considerations are the main factor influencing conversion, as oil palm farming is perceived as more profitable, efficient, and stable compared to rubber farming.
Analisis Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Produktivitas Perkebunan Sawit Pola Kemitraan di Kecamatan Merlung Kabupaten Tanjung Jabung Barat : Penelitian Setia Kholifatul Ma’rifah; Saidin Nainggolan; Ardhiyan Saputra
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan Volume 4 Nomor 3 (Januari 202
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jerkin.v4i3.4551

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan usahatani kelapa sawit pola kemitraan serta menganalisis pengaruh faktor internal dan eksternal terhadap produktivitas kebun kelapa sawit di Kecamatan Merlung, Kabupaten Tanjung Jabung Barat. Penelitian dilakukan menggunakan metode survei dengan pendekatan kuantitatif dan analisis Partial Least Square (PLS). Jumlah sampel sebanyak 40 responden petani dipilih secara purposive. Variabel internal yang dianalisis meliputi umur, jumlah tanggungan keluarga, pengetahuan, dan motivasi berusahatani, sedangkan variabel eksternal mencakup akses terhadap pemasaran, harga tandan buah segar (TBS), jarak tempuh kebun, dan keterlibatan koperasi unit desa (KUD). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa usahatani kelapa sawit dilaksanakan dalam pola kemitraan plasma dengan rata-rata luas lahan 2,9 hektar per petani, kegiatan pemupukan 2–3 kali per tahun, dan pemanenan setiap 15 hari. Faktor internal berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap produktivitas, baik secara langsung maupun melalui variabel moderasi penggunaan input produksi, sedangkan faktor eksternal berpengaruh positif namun tidak signifikan terhadap produktivitas kebun kelapa sawit.
Analisis Efisiensi Teknis dan Preferensi Petani Menghadapi Risiko Produksi Usahatani Kentang : Penelitian Simanullang, Lora Wain Natalia Putri; Nainggolan, Saidin; Indah, Vika
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan Volume 4 Nomor 3 (Januari 202
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jerkin.v4i3.4819

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Potato farming in Kayu Aro Barat District, Kerinci Regency, Jambi Province, is a major agricultural commodity with significant potential, but its productivity has not yet reached optimal levels. Factors influencing potato production include inefficient input usage, seed quality, and reliance on costly production inputs. This study aims to analyze the technical efficiency in potato farming and the farmers' preferences in managing production risks. The research employs a quantitative approach with descriptive and analytical methods, collecting data through interviews, observations, and questionnaires from farmers in Kayu Aro Barat District. The results show that seeds, fertilizer, and labor significantly affect potato production, while land area and pesticides have no significant statistical impact. Additionally, most farmers exhibit a "risk taker" preference, indicating their willingness to take risks in using production inputs to achieve higher yields. This study provides recommendations to enhance production efficiency by improving input utilization, intensifying extension services, and strengthening farmers' managerial capacity to achieve more optimal productivity.