ANALISIS KEBERLANJUTAN USAHATANI KELAPA DALAM DI KECAMATAN GAUNG KABUPATEN INDRAGIRI HILIR (Analysis Of The Sustainability Of Coconut Farming In Gaung Subdistrict Indragiri Hilir Regency)

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https://doi.org/10.35941/jakp.9.2.2026.28792.161-172

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coconut farming, Multidimensional Scaling (MDS), sensitive attributes, sustainability

Abstract

Coconut farming is the primary source of income for communities in Gaung Subdistrict, Indragiri Hilir Regency. However, its sustainability is challenged by coastal erosion, price fluctuations, limited access to capital, low farmer capacity, and land conversion to other crops. This study aimed to analyze the sustainability status of coconut farming and identify sensitive attributes affecting its sustainability. A survey method with a quantitative descriptive approach was employed, involving 44 coconut farmers selected through accidental sampling from three villages in Gaung Subdistrict. Data were collected using interviews and questionnaires and analyzed with Multidimensional Scaling (MDS) through the Rap-Coconut approach. The results showed an overall sustainability index of 40.80, indicating that coconut farming is less sustainable. The economic dimension scored 31.46 and the social dimension 40.17, both classified as unsustainable, while the ecological dimension scored 50.82, categorized as moderately sustainable. Among the 21 analyzed attributes, 13 were identified as sensitive and functioned as the main leverage factors influencing sustainability. The findings suggest that improving access to capital, strengthening farmer groups, enhancing extension services, and adopting better cultivation practices are essential to improve the sustainability of coconut farming in Gaung Subdistrict and support farmers’ long-term livelihoods.

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18-10-2026

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The data supporting the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

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ANALISIS KEBERLANJUTAN USAHATANI KELAPA DALAM DI KECAMATAN GAUNG KABUPATEN INDRAGIRI HILIR (Analysis Of The Sustainability Of Coconut Farming In Gaung Subdistrict Indragiri Hilir Regency). (2026). JURNAL AGRIBISNIS DAN KOMUNIKASI PERTANIAN (Journal of Agribusiness and Agricultural Communication), 9(2), 161-172. https://doi.org/10.35941/jakp.9.2.2026.28792.161-172