The Effect of Production Input on Corn Farmers’ Income Growth in Karo Land.

Yescenia Sigiro (State University of Medan)
Eki Monalisa Br Surbakti (State University of Medan)
Siska Lumban Batu (State University of Medan)
Yohanna Sitanggang (State University of Medan)
Cristina Martalia Sitepu (State University of Medan)
Evi Syuriani Harahap (State University of Medan)

Edumaspul: Jurnal Pendidikan
Vol 9 No 2 (2025): Edumaspul: Jurnal Pendidikan

This study aims to determine the effect of production inputs on the income growth of corn farmers in Tanah Karo Regency. The research method used a quantitative approach, with 50 corn farmers as respondents. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using simple linear regression. The results showed that production inputs (capital, seeds, fertilizer, and labor) had a positive and significant effect on increasing corn farmers' income. The coefficient of determination of 0.682 indicates that 68.2% of income variation is influenced by production inputs.