Paulus Un
Program Studi Agribisnis, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Nusa Cendana

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THE ROLE OF EXTENSION WORKERS IN INCREASING FARMERS' INCOME THROUGH THE INTEGRATED CROP-LIVESTOCK-FORESTRY (ICLF) SYSTEM IN SASITA MEAN DISTRICT, MALAKA REGENCY Fransiskus Ano Daristan; Paulus Un; Bayu Mahendra
Buletin Ilmiah Impas Vol 27 No 1 (2026): Volume: 27 No.: 1 April Edition 2026
Publisher : Undana Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35508/impas.v27i1.28676

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This study aims to (1) determine the role of agricultural extension workers in the implementation of the Integrated Crop-Livestock-Forestry (ICLF) system, and (2) analyze the level of farmers’ income through the implementation of the ICLF system in Sasitamean Subdistrict, Malaka Regency. The ICLF system is an integrated agricultural system that combines crops, livestock, and forestry into a single farming enterprise to improve land efficiency and farmers’ income. This study employed a survey method using a quantitative descriptive approach. The study population consisted of all 70 farmers implementing the ICLF system, with a sample of 35 farmers selected using snowball sampling. The data used included primary data obtained through interviews and questionnaires, as well as secondary data from relevant agencies. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive analysis and income analysis. The results of the study indicate that the role of agricultural extension workers in the implementation of the ICLF system is considered good, with an average score of 3.50 or an achievement level of 70.1%. Most respondents (77.14%) stated that the extension workers played a good role. The average total annual income for farmers was Rp 43,162,856, with average annual production costs of Rp 11,247,051, resulting in an average annual income of Rp 31,915,805. Thus, it can be concluded that the role of extension workers is crucial in supporting the implementation of the ICLF system, and this system has proven.
THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS ON CORN FARMERS' INCOME (Sama Rasa Farmers Group in Oesao Subdistrict, East Kupang District, Kupang Regency) Letetia Rosario G Udjan; Tomycho Olviana; Paulus Un
Buletin Ilmiah Impas Vol 27 No 1 (2026): Volume: 27 No.: 1 April Edition 2026
Publisher : Undana Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35508/impas.v27i1.28708

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This study aims to: 1) Determine the income of corn farmers, 2) Determine the influence of socio-economic factors on the income of corn farmers in the Sama Rasa Farmers Group, Oesao Village, East Kupang Sub-district, Kupang Regency. The location was deliberately (purposively) chosen in Oesao Village, East Kupang Sub-district, Kupang Regency. The population consists of 36 farmers. The sample was determined using the total sampling technique, resulting in a sample of 36 farmers. The type of data used is quantitative data with income analysis and multiple linear regression analysis to answer the influence of socio-economic factors on corn income. The results of the study showed that the average corn production per farmer was 1,406.2 kg and the average production per hectare was 1,181.4 kg. The average income per corn farmer was IDR 7,469,372 and the average income per hectare was IDR 63,753,208. Of the seven socio-economic factors, there are four socio-economic factors that are It has a very significant effect on corn income, namely land area, capital, labor, and education level. Meanwhile, the three variables that do not have a significant effect on corn income are age, family dependents, and marital status. The agricultural sector has a very important and strategic role in providing staple food and employment opportunities, and it also becomes a driver for economic growth for the community, especially in the Oesao Sub-district of Kupang Regency. In East Kupang Regency, Oesao Sub-district is one of the areas that produces a substantial amount of corn, considering that this area has a climate, type of soil, and land area suitable for this crop. The goal of development is not only to increase income. Efforts to increase income are very important but do not occur independently.