Analisis Sosial Ekonomi Pada Petani Garam Di Kelurahan Talise Kecamatan Mantikulore Kota Palu

Abstract

Talise Village possesses significant potential in salt production; however, the socio- economic conditions of salt farmers continue to face various challenges that affect their welfare levels. The focus of this research is to analyse the income and welfare levels of salt farmers based on 8 Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) indicators: population, health and nutrition, education, employment, standard and patterns of consumption, housing, poverty, and other social aspects. This study involved 21 salt farmers in Talise Urban Village, selected through simple random sampling. The research method employed was a quantitative descriptive approach, incorporating income analysis and welfare level analysis. Data were collected through interviews and observation, and then analysed using farm income analysis and welfare score classification. The results of this study show that the average income of salt farmers is Rp. 2,109,047/month. The welfare level of salt farmers in Talise Village indicates that the majority, 81% of respondents, fall into the "not yet prosperous" category, while 19% of respondents are classified as prosperous. The main factors influencing the low welfare level are health and nutrition, education, employment, and the still low income of salt farmers. Therefore, government intervention is crucial in providing production technology, access to capital, and enhancing farmer capacity to increase productivity and welfare.