Rubber Farmer Group Strategies in Facing Rubber Price Fluctuations (A Study in Sungai Abit Village, Cempaka District, Banjarbaru City

Authors

  • Haniah Antasari State Islamic University
  • Lutfi Sahal Antasari State Islamic University
  • Muhammad Qamaruddin Antasari State Islamic University

Keywords:

Price Fluctuations, Rubber Farmers, Factors Causing Rubber Price Fluctuations, Consolidation Strategies, Survival Strategies

Abstract

Fluctuations in rubber prices in Sungai Abit Village impact the economy of rubber-dependent farming families. This study aims to uncover the causes of rubber price fluctuations and the strategies rubber farmers use to address them using descriptive qualitative methods through interviews and documentation. The results indicate internal factors (low latex quality, dependence on middlemen, high costs, lack of diversification) and external factors (decreasing global demand, competition from other countries, exchange rates, and oil prices). The main problems are low rubber quality and dependence on middlemen. Rubber farmers employ two strategies: consolidation (strengthening farmer groups, collective sales, information sharing) and survival (savings, continuing to tap, and seeking additional income). Improvements in the quality of rubber rubber, government support, and transparency of middlemen in their partnerships with farmers are recommended.”

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Published

2025-11-21