Analisis Pertumbuhan Usaha Tani Gambir dan Kontribusinya Terhadap Subsektor Perkebunan di Kabupaten Pakpak Bharat

Abstrak

Gambier is one of the plantation commodities that has an important role in improving the economy of rural communities and supporting the plantation subsector. Pakpak Bharat Regency has considerable potential in the development of gambier farming due to its suitable agroclimatic conditions. This study aims to analyze the growth of gambier farming and its contribution to the plantation subsector in Pakpak Bharat Regency. The research method used is descriptive quantitative using secondary data obtained from the Central Bureau of Statistics, Plantation Office, and various related scientific literature. Data analysis was carried out using growth rate analysis, Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR), contribution analysis, and descriptive analysis. The results showed that gambier farming experienced fluctuating growth in terms of land area and production during the observation period. Nevertheless, gambier commodities contributed significantly to the plantation subsector and became one of the sources of income for the local community. Factors affecting the development of gambier farming include market prices, land productivity, cultivation technology, and government support. Therefore, sustainable development strategies are needed to improve productivity and competitiveness of gambier commodities in Pakpak Bharat Regency.