Pemetaan Aset Penghidupan Petani Kelapa Sawit Swadaya di Kecamatan Bayung Lencir Kabupaten Musi Banyusin

Abstract

Khoirunnisa, K., Riswani, R., Lifianthi, L. (2023). Livelihood asset mapping of independent oil palm farmers in Bayung Lencir Subdistrict Musi Banyuasin Regency. In: Herlinda S et al. (Eds.), Prosiding Seminar Nasional Lahan Suboptimal ke-11 Tahun 2023, Palembang 21 Oktober 2023. (pp. 380-391). Palembang: Penerbit & Percetakan Universitas Sriwijaya (UNSRI).

Independent farmers in managing their oil palm farming require livelihood assets in order to optimize their output and revenue benefits. Livelihood assets consist of human, natural, financial, physical and social assets. The geographical and social variables that surround independent farmers determine the usage conditions of each asset. The aimed of this research were to determine the feasibility and sustainability of livelihood assets used. The survey method was used in 3 villages in Bayung Lencir District, namely Muara Medak, Mangsang and Kepayang for a total sample of 90 independent oil palm farmers selected by purposive sampling. The findings revealed that independent oil palm farmers used livelihood assets are included in the category of sufficient feasibility and sufficient sustainable level but for social, natural and physical assets included in less sustainable level.