Jurnal Ekonomi dan Riset Pembangunan

Socio-economic changes in agriculture in the Kaballokang Pakkabba village community, Takalar

2026-04-24T14:00:51+00:00

This research examines the socio-economic transformations of the farming community in Kaballokang Pakkabba Village, Takalar Regency. The shift from traditional farming systems toward modernization and commercialization has triggered significant changes in the local social structure. Economically, these changes are evident in increased productivity through the adoption of modern agricultural machinery (alsintan) and high-yield seed varieties, which have reshaped household income patterns. Socially, however, modernization has led to a shift in traditional values, where the long-standing communal practices of sipakatau and sipalele are increasingly replaced by contractual, wage-based labor relations. Furthermore, reliance on chemical inputs and market price fluctuations poses new challenges to farmers' welfare. The findings indicate that while there is an improvement in material living standards, there is also a growing social vulnerability as traditional cohesion fades. This study concludes that the socio-economic changes in Kaballokang Pakkabba represent an adaptive response to agricultural modernization, which demands efficiency at the expense of local cultural values

Traces of trading space: Bungeng port and the horse trading system in Jeneponto 1984-2023

2026-05-03T08:11:19+00:00

Bungeng Port is a center of horse trading activities, which plays a vital role in connecting Jeneponto with other regions. This study aims to determine the background of horse trading in Bungeng Port, the spatial traces of horse trading development, and the impact of horse trading on the regional economy. This study uses a qualitative approach with historical methods involving heuristics, criticism, interpretation, and historiography. Data collection was conducted through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results show that the background of horse trading is influenced by natural environmental factors, food needs, transportation, land cultivation, employment opportunities, and export-import relations between regions. Jeneponto Regency, as a center of horse trading, has become a major supplier of horses because Bungeng Port functions as a connecting space for inter-island trade. The development of horse trading is also driven by the needs of the local community, and this trade has a positive impact on the economy, increasing the trade and livestock sectors, and strengthening economic relations between Jeneponto Regency and other regions.

Ide hustle di era digital: Mengubah hobi menjadi sumber cuan yang stabil

2026-05-10T01:27:53+00:00

In the era of digital transformation, the boundaries between hobbies and economic activities have become increasingly blurred, triggering the side hustle phenomenon as a form of self-actualization and a source of income. This study aims to analyze the integration strategy between hobbies and digital technology to create a stable and sustainable income stream. Using a qualitative descriptive analysis approach, this research finds that the key to hobby-based economic stability lies in three main pillars: authentic personal branding development, product diversification, and the utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for production efficiency. The discussion results show that although platform algorithms pose a challenge, the right digital tools can strengthen the resilience of micro-businesses. In conclusion, the transition from a hobbyist to a digital entrepreneur requires a balance between idealistic creativity and adaptive technological literacy