The Influence of Farmer Groups, the Role of Cooperatives, and Derivative Products on the Income of Farmers (A Survey on Smallholder Oil Palm Farmers)

This research examined the influence of farmer groups, role cooperatives, and derivative products on income farmers palm oil in East Aceh Regency. There were 100 smallholders appointed to represent all Regency using convenience sampling. The data collected questionnaires distributed by assistants. question items based indicators each variable analyzed multiple linear regression. results indicated that groups significantly positively affected farmers. cooperatives had no significant effect provide theoretical implications about substantial roles formed adjacent plots land increasing Oil need build local community cohesion, values, principles togetherness among members, between cooperative members realize higher welfare for smallholders.