<![CDATA[The intensive and continuous use of inorganic fertilizers can degrade soil fertility and increase production costs, thereby posing a potential threat to the well-being of rice-farming households. As an alternative, the adoption of organic fertilizers is considered more environmentally sustainable and may enhance farmers’ subjective well-being. This study aims to examine the effect of organic fertilizer adoption on subjective well-being, measured through indicators of life satisfaction and happiness. The research was conducted in Penanggungan Village, Trawas District, Mojokerto Regency, involving 98 rice farmers comprising both organic and non-organic practitioners. Data were collected through structured interviews using questionnaires and analyzed employing an ordered probit regression model. The results indicate that organic fertilizer adoption has a positive and statistically significant effect on farmers’ life satisfaction and happiness. Socioeconomic factors, including the number of dependents, farming experience, and secondary employment, also influence subjective well-being. These findings underscore that farmers’ well-being is shaped not only by economic factors but also by sustainable agricultural practices; therefore, expanding organic fertilizer adoption may serve as a viable strategy to promote sustainable farmer well-being.]]>
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