ANALISIS PENDAPATAN USAHATANI KELAPA SAWIT DI DESA DALAN LIDANG, KECAMATAN LINGGABAYU, KABUPATEN MANDAILING NATAL

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the income of oil palm farming in Dalan Lidang Village, Linggabayu District, Mandailing Natal Regency. The research method used was a survey with a descriptive quantitative approach. Primary and secondary data were obtained through interviews and observations of 30 oil palm farmers. The analysis was carried out by calculating production costs, revenue, and income. The results showed that the average income of oil palm farmers was IDR 99,695,457.61 per farmer per year, or IDR 25,761,100.16 per hectare per year. Factors affecting income included land area, plant age, fertilizer costs, and labor. The study recommends replanting activities and improving input efficiency to increase farmers’ income.