Peran Kopra Putih Bagi Pertumbuhan Ekonomi Masyarakat Kelurahan Teluk Pinang Kab. Indragiri Hilir

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the role of white copra in the economic growth of the community in Teluk Pinang Village, GAS District, Indragiri Hilir Regency. This research employed interview and discussion methods with 17 coconut farmers as samples. The variables examined include land area, business capital, and labor on the production and income of copra farmers. The results showed that land area, capital, and labor significantly influence coconut/copra production. The copra production is in a condition of decreasing returns to scale. Total production of 17 sample farmers reached 8,226.5 kg/year with an average production per farmer of 483.9 kg. The average net income of farmers reached Rp 2,055,812 per year. White copra plays an important role in increasing the income and welfare of the community in Teluk Pinang Village, although it still faces constraints such as limited capital, traditional technology, and limited market access.