PERSEPSI PETANI KELAPA SAWIT TERHADAP POLA KEMITRAAN PT. DAMAI JAYA LESTARI DESA WACUPINODO KECAMATAN WIWIRANO KABUPATEN KONAWE UTARA

Abstrak

The palm oil industry in Indonesia is a strategic sector that contributes significantly to the national economy and the welfare of farmers. However, in practice, the nucleus-plasma partnership model, particularly in Wacupinodo Village, Wiwirano District, North Konawe Regency, still faces various issues of inequality, transparency, and fairness that shape farmers' critical perceptions and affect the sustainability of their partnership with companies. The objective of this study is to ascertain the partnership model employed by palm oil farmers and PT. Damai Jaya Lestari, and analyze farmers' perceptions of this partnership pattern in Wacupinodo Village. The present study employs a qualitative approach, characterized by a descriptive-exploratory design. The research informants consisted of palm oil farmers and representatives from the company. The selection of informants was conducted purposively, with particular criteria defining the sample. This process resulted in a total of 11 informants. The data collection process involved a multifaceted approach encompassing observational studies, in-depth interviews, documentation analysis, and a comprehensive review of existing literature. The objective of the present study was to ascertain the perceptions of oil palm farmers and the partnership patterns implemented by PT Damai Jaya Lestari. The data were analyzed using qualitative descriptive analysis techniques. The results indicated that the palm oil partnership model implemented by PT Damai Jaya Lestari in Wacupinodo Village, Wiwirano District, North Konawe Regency, adopted a nucleus-plasma configuration with a 60:40 profit-sharing arrangement. Under this system, the company exercised comprehensive oversight of production management, while farmers assumed a limited role as land providers and recipients of the proceeds. The qualitative findings indicate that farmers' perceptions of the partnership are predominantly negative, as evidenced by the stages of sensation, attention, and interpretation. Initial positive perceptions due to the availability of employment turned into disappointment due to the lack of guidance, low transparency, late payments, and results that did not meet expectations. The lack of farmer involvement in contract formulation and decision-making weakens farmers' bargaining position and reinforces their dependence on companies. Overall, partnerships are not yet perceived as fair, transparent relationships capable of improving farmers' welfare in a sustainable manner.

Kata kunci

• Core-Plasma
• Farmers' Perceptions
• Palm Oil
• Partnership Patterns
• Profit Sharing