Production and income of laga peanut in Werwaru Village, Southwest Maluku Regency

Natelda R Timisela 1, *, Yolanda MTN Apituley 2 and Frijon Lewerissa 3

1 Department of Agricultural Socioeconomics, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Pattimura, Indonesia.
2 Department of Fisheries Agrobusiness, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, University of Pattimura, Indonesia.
3 Development Planning Agency at Sub-National Level of Southwest Maluku Regency, Indonesia.
 
Research Article
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2023, 08(01), 320-329.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2023.8.1.0033
Publication history: 
Received on 29 November 2022; revised on 12 January 2023; accepted on 15 January 2023
 
Abstract: 
Southwest Maluku Regency is included in the development area of laga peanut which is located in Werwaru village. This research aims to analyze the production and income of the farmers of the laga peanut. The research was conducted from February to March 2021. The research sample was determined by census so the total sample was 45 people. Research data were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. Qualitative data analysis includes a description of the research location and the characteristics of the respondents. While quantitative data analysis uses income analysis and regression analysis to analyze the factors that affect production and income. The results showed that the production of laga peanut in Werwaru village was quite high, namely 4,854 kg/ha. Variable land area, seeds, and labor significantly affect laga peanut production, while farming experience has no effect. The average income level of farmers is relatively low, amounting to IDR 6,008,227 in one planting season. Factors that have a significant effect on income are labor wages, production quantities, and selling prices, while equipment depreciation does not affect income.
 
Keywords: 
Laga peanut; Werwaru; Moa; Production; Income
 
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