Momengi Dan Perannya Sebagai Kontributor Utama Pengembangan Ekonomi Dusun Tumba Desa Pongongaila

Abstract

Momengi (corn farming) is the main occupation of the residents of Tumba Hamlet,
Pongongaila Village, Pulubala District, Gorontalo Regency. Corn farming business can improve
the economy of the community (farmers). In this study, researchers used a qualitative descriptive
study by conducting explorative studies of the role of agricultural businesses in developing and
improving the economy of the community (farmers). The results showed that agricultural business
specifically requires human labor in one agricultural cycle so that this activity can open jobs for
the community and improve the economy of Pongongaila Village. One agricultural cycle consists
of: (1) the process of planting corn seeds (Molude), (2) the process of fertilization (2 times
fertilization), (3) the process of spraying pests (2-3 times spraying), (4) the process of felling corn
plants ( Totobu), (5) Stripping Process (Mongalipo), (6) The process of transportation from the
highlands to the lowlands (Kijang), (7) The process of milling (molotori), (8) Transportation to the
corn warehouse (last place).