Cost and income analysis of harvesting of aren sugar farmers in Kalobba Village, Tellulimpoe District, Sinjai Regency

Abstract

Palm sugar is one of the products from aren (Arenga pinnata) which is classified as a non-timber forest product (NTFP). However, the palm sugar harvesters at the research site do not know for sure the costs that have been incurred each time they carry out harvesting activities and the income from the sale. The purpose of this study was to determine how much the cost and income are generated by palm sugar farmers. The material used in this study was a questionnaire while the tools used were a camera and writing utensils. Determination of respondents using the census method. Respondents of this study were sugar palm farmers in Kalobba Village. The data collected consists of primary data and secondary data. Data collection techniques used are observation, interviews, and documentation. The results showed that the process of processing palm sap into palm sugar is still managed simply and traditionally. The stages of processing palm sugar production include tapping. cooking, printing, and packaging. The costs incurred by palm sugar farmers are an average of IDR 229,000/month and the income generated is an average of IDR 1,448,000/month.