Production and Income of Clove Farming in Latuo Village, Southeast Sulawesi: A Comparative Analysis between 2023 and 2024

Andi Syahrani Amri; Bahari Bahari; Abdul Gafaruddin; Haji Saediman

doi:10.59890/ijsr.v3i4.112

Authors

Andi Syahrani Amri Halu Oleo University, Kendari
Bahari Bahari Halu Oleo University, Kendari
Abdul Gafaruddin Halu Oleo University, Kendari
Haji Saediman Halu Oleo University, Kendari

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59890/ijsr.v3i4.112

Keywords:

Climate Change, Clove Farming, Farm Income, Production, Price Volatility

Abstract

This study analyzes the production and income of clove farming in Latuo Village in Kolaka Regency, Southeast Sulawesi, by comparing the 2023 and 2024 farming seasons. All 20 clove-farming households in the village were surveyed. Using farm income analysis and a paired t-test, we examine whether there were significant differences in clove production and farmers’ net income between the two years. The results show that average clove yield per farmer increased from about 84 kg in 2023 to 453 kg in 2024, and this difference was statistically significant. Likewise, average net income per farmer rose dramatically from approximately IDR 4.7 million in 2023 to IDR 42.5 million in 2024, also a statistically significant change. The surge in income outpaced the rise in production, indicating that factors beyond sheer output, notably fluctuations in clove prices, played a substantial role. The findings suggest that 2023’s low income was primarily due to a poor harvest compounded by relatively low farm-gate prices, whereas 2024 benefited from a rebound in yield and more favorable market prices. Climate variability appears to be a key driver of the yield differences. The findings highlight the need for policies to help clove farmers manage climate and price risks, for example, through improved farm management training, diversification of income sources, introduction of crop insurance or price stabilization mechanisms, and support for climate change adaptation strategies.

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