Journal of Agriculture (JoA)
Vol. 5 No. 01 (2026): Call for Papers, March 2026

Farmers' Perceptions of the Contribution of Tourism Attractions to Community Welfare in Kambo, Mungkajang District, Palopo City

Zainuddin, Muhammad Syihab (Unknown)
Sulfiana, Sulfiana (Unknown)
Ibrahim, Helda (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Mar 2026

Abstract

Tourism attractions greatly contribute to farmers' welfare. Agricultural fields such as orchards can also be tourist attractions that draw visitors, especially if the farms are located in places with beautiful views at high altitudes. This study aims to describe farmers' perceptions of tourist attractions and their contribution to farmers' welfare in Kambo Village, Mungkajang District, Palopo City. This study is a descriptive quantitative study using frequency tabulation and a survey approach. The population of this study was all farmers in Kambo Village, Mungkajang District, Palopo City, numbering around 100 people farmers. The sample size was 100 people, using total sampling technique. The results of this study show: (1) farmers' perceptions of the existence of Kambo tourist attractions were very good, with almost all (100%) responding that they were very good and good criteria in Likert scale. (2) Farmers' perceptions of the contribution of tourist attractions to improving welfare were also very good, with all (100%) respondents answering that the contribution was very good. (3) Farmers' perceptions of the contribution of tourist attractions to farmers' lives were also very good, with all (100%) respondents answering that the contribution of tourist attractions to farmers' welfare was very good. The conclusion of this study is that tourism attractions are very important to be developed in the community so that they can become additional employment opportunities for them.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

joa

Publisher

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry

Description

JoA aims publish primary research articles of current research topics from all over the world, not simultaneously submitted to nor previously published in other scientific or technical journals. General review and short communication articles will not be accepted. The journal maintains strict ...