The Contribution of Rambutan Farming Income to Farmers’ Income in Jati Bali Village, Ranomeeto Subdistrict, South Konawe Regency

Abstract

This study was motivated by the importance of the agricultural sector as the primary source of income for rural communities, particularly through horticultural farming activities such as rambutan cultivation. Although the rambutan crop has considerable economic potential, its contribution to the total income of farmers in Jati Bali Village, Ranomeeto Subdistrict, South Konawe Regency, has not yet been precisely determined. The objective of this study is to analyze the extent of the contribution of rambutan farming in Jati Bali Village, Ranomeeto Subdistrict, South Konawe Regency. This study employed a qualitative descriptive analysis method. The data used in this study consisted of primary data obtained through direct interviews with rambutan farmer respondents, as well as secondary data obtained from relevant agencies. Sampling was conducted via a census of all rambutan farmers, totaling 10 individuals. The data analysis included income analysis and contribution analysis. The results of this study indicate that the average annual income from rambutan farming is Rp5,674,550, with total annual household income for farmers amounting to Rp32,592,883. The contribution of rambutan farming is 17.41%, which is considered small and serves only as a supplementary source of income.