Factors Affecting Farmers Decision to Convert Wetland

Abstract

Abstract This study aims to determine the rate of conversion of wetland area the last five years, and the factors that influence the decisions of farmers converting land. This research was conducted in Kecamatan Kualuh Hilir, Kabupaten Labuhanbatu Utara. Sampling method was used simple random sampling strata based on the large number. The analytical method was used descriptive, measurement scale, the least squares trend. Results of the study is that the rate of conversion of wetland in Sub KualuhHilir decreased by 7.36%. While wetland conversion rate based on primary data has decreased by 14.19% annually. In general it can be seen that 59.24% of respondents stated quite agree on the factors of land, agronomy, prices, income, climate, and environmental policies affecting farmers converting paddy fields.