Analysis of Factors Affecting the Income of Farmers of Corn (Zea mays) in The District of Tiga Binanga, Karo District

Corn (Zea mays) is one of the crops that thrives in Indonesia that has been very popular. One of them is the sweetened corn that is consumed much because it has a sweeter taste compared to ordinary corn. In addition, the production life is shorter, so it is profitable. The research area was chosen purposive, in the District of Tiga Binanga, Karo District, North Sumatera Province. A sample amount of 98 respondents, which is estimated based on the number of farmer populations in the sub-district of three Binanga 6,500 people by doing simple random sampling. Based on the results of the study, workforce cost is negatively and insignificant effect the income of corn farmers in the sub-district of Tiga Binanga. Fertilizer cost is negatively and significantly effect the income of corn farmers in the sub-district of Tiga Binanga. Pesticide cost is negatively and insignificant affect the income of corn farmers in the sub-district of Tiga Binanga. Land lease cost is negatively and significantly affects the income of corn farmers in the sub-district of Tiga Binang