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ANALISIS PRODUKTIVITAS DAN PENDAPATAN PETANI SAWIT TANAMAN TUA DI DESA PANJI JAYA KECAMATAN PENINJAUAN KABUPATEN OGAN KOMERING ULU
Oil palm is one of the most important plantation commodities that plays a significant role in improving community income, particularly in major production areas. However, a common problem faced by smallholder farmers is the existence of oil palm trees that have become unproductive, which leads to declining yields and reduced farm income. This study aims to (1) analyze the productivity level of unproductive oil palm plantations in Panji Jaya Village, Peninjauan District, Ogan Komering Ulu Regency; (2) identify factors affecting oil palm productivity and farmers’ income; and (3) compare oil palm farming income based on plant age. The research was conducted in April 2025 using a survey method. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and questionnaires. A total of 50 farmers were selected as respondents using proportionate stratified random sampling, consisting of 28 farmers with unproductive oil palm plants and 22 farmers with productive plants. The data collected included land area, labor use, production costs, selling prices, fresh fruit bunch (FFB) production, and farmers’ income. Data analysis methods applied in this study were descriptive analysis, farm income analysis, and multiple linear regression to determine the influence of production factors on productivity. The results show that the productivity of unproductive oil palm plantations in Panji Jaya Village is relatively low, averaging only 0.75 tons/ha/year, far below the standard productivity of productive oil palm plantations which can reach more than 15–17 tons/ha/year. Land area, production costs, and plant age were found to have a significant effect on productivity. Furthermore, income comparison analysis indicates that farmers managing productive oil palm plantations earn nearly twice as much income as those managing unproductive plantations. This study concludes that low productivity of old and unproductive oil palm plants has a direct and significant impact on farmers’ income. Therefore, replanting programs, technical assistance, and improved access to financing are urgently needed to restore productivity and enhance farmers’ welfare.
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