Income Contribution of Maize (Zea mays) and Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) Intercropping Farming to Total Household Income

Asryani Asryani; Azhar Bafadal; Ilma Sarimustaqiyma Rianse; Haji Saediman

doi:10.59890/ijmbi.v3i4.122

Authors

Asryani Asryani Halu Oleo University, Kendari
Azhar Bafadal Halu Oleo University, Kendari
Ilma Sarimustaqiyma Rianse Halu Oleo University, Kendari
Haji Saediman Halu Oleo University, Kendari

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59890/ijmbi.v3i4.122

Keywords:

Contribution, Income, Intercropping, Maize, Peanut

Abstract

This study analyzes the income generated from intercropping maize and peanuts and its contribution to total household income for farmers in Kontumere Village, Muna District, Indonesia. A survey of 49 farming households was conducted, and data were analyzed using farm income analysis and contribution analysis. Results show that the maize-peanut intercropping system generates an average net farm income of IDR 6,162,446 per farmer over a four-month growing season (equivalent to IDR 12,738,244 per hectare). This intercropping income constitutes approximately 88% of the total household income on average, underlining the heavy dependence of these farm families on crop farming. However, the majority (86%) of respondent households earned less than the regional minimum wage (UMK) standard for the equivalent period. Only 14% of farmers achieved a farm income above the four-month UMK (IDR 11.54 million). Despite the modest income levels, the intercropping system is the primary livelihood source and plays a vital role in household economic stability. Maize-peanut intercropping provides important, though not fully sufficient, income for farming households. It recommends efforts to improve productivity and income diversification to enhance household welfare.

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