Jambura Agribusiness Journal
VOLUME 7, ISSUE 2, 2026: JANUARY-JUNE

Determinants of Household Income Changes Following Agricultural Land-Use Conversion in Gununghalu, Indonesia

Maura Zhafira Putri (Universitas Padjadjaran)
Dini Rochdiani (Universitas Padjadjaran)
Sara Ratna Qanti (Universitas Padjadjaran)
Nur Syamsiyah (Universitas Padjadjaran)



Article Info

Publish Date
08 Jun 2026

Abstract

Economic challenges and specific policies often trigger land conversion in the countryside. The primary objective of this study is to explore the repercussions of land use change on household income and determine which household types are most vulnerable to the decline in income due to land use changes. The study was carried out in Gununghalu sub-district and used a quantitative approach. Surveys were conducted to collect data, which was subsequently evaluated through multivariate analysis using multiple linear regression to examine the significance of various socioeconomic factors on household income after land conversion. The results showed a positive and significant impact of land area, education, and age on income. In contrast, the number of commodities cultivated exerted a substantial negative influence, although involvement in farmer groups and the number of family dependents shown no significant effect. An other significant conclusion was that households overseeing an excessive number of commodities often encountered reduced revenue, attributed to their constrained ability to manage excessively diversified enterprises. Consequently, non-selective diversification measures may impose a burden on households. This study emphasizes the significance of capacity-oriented agricultural planning and enhancing access to education and land tenure in mitigating the dynamics of land use change.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jaj

Publisher

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

JAMBURA Agribusiness Journal is a peer-reviewed journal published by Agribusiness Department, Agriculture Faculty, State University of Gorontalo twice a year in January and July. The aims of this journal is to provide a venue for academicians, researchers and practitioners for publishing the ...