Analisis Faktor-Faktor yang Mempunyai Hubungan dengan Keputusan Petani dalam Menjual Bokar (Bahan Olah Karet Rakyat) Ke Tengkulak

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the relationship between bokar prices, production quantity, convenience, and family ties with farmers' decisions to sell bokar to middlemen. The analytical method used in this study is the nonparametric Spearman’s Rank correlation test. The results showed that Bokar price has a positive and significant relationship with farmers' decisions to sell to middlemen, with a correlation coefficient of 0.623 and a significance level of 0.00. Production quantity shows a correlation coefficient of 0.657 with a significance of 0.00, indicating a positive and significant relationship with a moderate level of correlation. Convenience in the sales process also has a positive and significant relationship with farmers' decisions, with a correlation value of 0.684 and a significance of 0.00. Family ties also show a positive and significant relationship with farmers’ decisions, with a correlation value of 0.701 and a significance level of 0.00. These findings highlight the importance of government policies in creating alternative, competitive marketing systems with stable prices, so that farmers do not remain dependent on middlemen.