Analysis of factors affecting the household expenditure of rubber farmers in Indonesia

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the factors affecting the household expenditure of the farmers. Primary data collection was randomly carried out from August to October 2017 by interviewing 360 farmers of respondents in 12 villages as representative of Musi Rawas, Muara Enim and Musi Banyuasin regencies in South Sumatra. Data analysis was done using economic analysis and regression. The results showed that household expenditure positively affected household farmers’ income, family size and rubber rejuvenation and negatively affected the household savings, formal education and consumption expenditure.