Journal of Applied Economics in Developing Countries
Vol 8, No 1 (2023): Journal of Applied Economics in Developing Countries

LOCAL PERCEPTION OF THE DEGRADED LAND IMPACT

Sulistya Rini Pratiwi (Faculty of Economics, Universitas Borneo Tarakan)
Yohanna Thresia Nainggolan (Faculty of Economics, Universitas Borneo Tarakan)
Meylin Rahmawati (Faculty of Economics, Universitas Borneo Tarakan)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Mar 2023

Abstract

This study aims to determine the perceptions of the farmers about the degraded land impact in Tarakan City. The study was conducted at the agricultural center, Juata Permai Village. This study was a descriptive study using a qualitative approach. The data collection used was by questionnaire and in-depth interviews. The result calculation of the score related to the farmers’ understanding of the degraded land impact was not-good. This showed that the level of knowledge and understanding of the farmers about the degraded land impact is low. In terms of the government’s responses, obtained an average of 31.37 and the not-good category. This suggested that the government prevention policy was relatively not effective and tended to be less informative. Overall, this showed that the farmers' appreciation for the improvement of degraded land belonged to agree category.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jaedc

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

FOCUS This journal focused on economics, business, and management in developing countries studies and presents developments through the publication of articles and research reports. SCOPE The Journal of Applied Economics in Developing Countries (JAEDC) specializes on Economics, Business, and ...