DETERMINANTS THAT INFLUENCE THE INCOME OF ARABICA COFFEE FARMING IN KERINCI REGENCY, JAMBI PROVINCE

The research objectives are (1) to analyze the income and profitability of Arabica coffee farming and (2) to analyze the determinants that influence the income of Arabica coffee farming in Kerinci Regency, Jambi Province. The study was conducted in the district of Kerinci by selecting three districts, namely: Gunung VII District, Gunung Kerinci, and Kayu Aro District. The research period was eight calendar months. The research data was sourced from primary data and secondary data. There are 150 farmers for the research sample. Data study were analyzed descriptively and through a statistical test by using multiple regression test tool. Results of the study showed that the farming of Arabica coffee in Kerinci district is viable and profitable. Results of the analysis showed that Arabica coffee farm income isinfluenced by factors such as the experience of farmers, farming land area, the number of chemical fertilizers, pesticides number, and production costs, while farmers’ age and the number of workers factor effect is not significant.