The influence of land tenure status on the income of Inpago Unsoed-1 rice farmers in Central Java Province

Abstract

Land is an asset for farmers in running their farming business. There are three land tenure statuses that apply in Indonesia, namely the cultivator owner, tenant, and the trapper (profit sharing). This study aims to determine whether there is an effect of land tenure on the income of Inpago Unsoed-1 rice farmers in Central Java. This study used the survey method by taking primary data using a questionnaire that had been prepared, while secondary data was obtained from related agencies. The research was carried out in Central Java Province with selected districts being Banyumas, Cilacap and Purbalingga Regencies. The research area was determined purposively with the consideration that the three districts are the Inpago Unsoed-1 rice development area in Central Java. The sampling method was carried out by nonprobability sampling, namely purposive sampling, with a total of 60 Inpago UNSOED rice farmers. The study was conducted from December 2019 to March 2020. The data analysis used is descriptive analysis and one-way variance analysis (one-way ANOVA) using Microsoft Excel. The results showed that land ownership had a significant effect on the income of Inpago Unsoed-1 rice farmers in Central Java. The results showed that tenant farmers have higher incomes than owner farmers.