The Factors of an Important Role in Increasing the Income of Yellow Corn Farmers in Poso District

Abstract

Corn commodity plays a role in boosting economic growth and meeting the needs of farmers’ families.Corn as a human food source, also has benefits as livestock feed and industrial raw material. This studyaimed to find out the sustainability of yellow corn and farmers’ income level, as well as to determine the factors characteristic of farmers and the sustainable factors that influence the income level of yellow corn farmers. The study was conducted in April–July 2022 in Buyompondoli Village, Pamona Puselemba District, Poso District and 86 farmers who cultivated yellow corn were involved. The results of the study showed that the income of yellow corn farmers was Rp2,538,724.00 per growing season and Rp634,681.00 per month, with a comparison value between total receipts and total costs of 1,72. This showed the benefits of the yellow corn business and indicated that the business is worthy and profitable for farmers. As for formal education, selling prices and agricultural machinery are essential factors that can influence the income of yellow corn farmers.