Indonesia's cashew export potential is quite large, but its value is still very low. The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of internal and external factors on the welfare of cashew farmers. This research was conducted at the cashew production center, namely Mata Kapore Village, which is located in Kodi Bangedo District, Southwest Sumba Regency. Data was collected from 50 farmers using interview and observation methods. Farmers were selected by a simple random method. Data analysis used structural equation modeling (SEM) based on variance, namely Partial Least Square (PLS). External factors have a very significant effect on the welfare of farmers, either directly or indirectly through internal factors. Internal factors have no significant effect on farmers' welfare. To improve farmers' welfare, it is necessary to support access to capital and price guarantees for cashew farmers.
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Potensi ekspor mete Indonesia cukup besar, namun nilainya masih sangat rendah. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis pengaruh faktor internal dan eksternal pada kesejahteraan petani mete. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di sentra produksi jambu mete yaitu Desa Mata Kapore yang terletak di Kecamatan Kodi Bangedo Kabupaten Sumba Barat Daya. Data dikumpulkan dari 50 petani dengan menggunakan metode wawancara, dan observasi. Petani dipilih dengan metode acak sederhana. Analisis data menggunakan structural equation modeling (SEM) berbasis varians yaitu Partial Least Square (PLS). Faktor eksternal berpengaruh sangat signifikan terhadap kesejahteraan petani, baik secara langsung maupun secara tidak langsung melalui faktor internal. Faktor internal tidak berpengaruh signifikan pada kesejahteraan petani. Untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan petani, perlu adanya dukungan akses pada modal dan jaminan harga bagi petani jambu mete.
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