The Impact of socio-economic environment of maize farmers in supporting sustainable agriculture in the Mandalika special economic zone

Abstract

This research aims to 1) analyze the socio-economic conditions of maize farmers in the buffer zone of the Mandalika Special Economic Zone; 2) analyze the effect of socio-economic variables on the income of maize farmers in the Mandalika Special Economic Zone. The research method used in this research uses a quantitative analysis approach. The research location is in the buffer area of the Mandalika Special Economic Zone. The respondents used in this study were 40 respondents. The analytical tools used in this research is multiple linear regression. The results of the analysis show that the average farmers owned 1.09 hectares of arable land. Farmers in addition to farming maize also do animal husbandry as an alternative income. The average respondent farmer has 9 years of education with 5 years of experience in farming maize. The results of income analysis show that in one planting season, farmers generate a total income of IDR. 12,196,741/hectare. Based on output of regression analysis, it shows that the variables of the total maize production, the cost of agricultural land rent, the seed costs, the fertilizer costs, and the selling price of maize show a impact on the income of maize farmers.