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Improving Farm Income and Sustainability (An Analysis of Characteristics and Economic Performance of Semi-Organic Rice Farming in Central Lampung)

Buletin Penelitian Sosial Ekonomi Pertanian Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Haluoleo · Vol. 27 No. 1 (2025) · pp. 76–84

DOI
10.37149/bpsosek.v27i1.2039
ISSN
2656-4270
Published
2025-07-14
Publisher
Department of Agribusiness, Halu Oleo University Jointly with Perhimpunan Ekonomi Pertanian Indonesia - Indonesian Society of Agricultural Economics (PERHEPI/ISAE)
Language
eng
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Abstract

Semi-organic rice farming is an environmentally friendly approach that aims to replace chemical pesticides with organic alternatives and gradually reduce chemical fertilizers in favor of organic farming. This study aims to analyze the characteristics and performance of semi-organic rice farming in Seputih Raman District, Central Lampung Regency. The farm performance indicators used are farm income, R/C ratio, production BEP, and price BEP. The research was carried out from September to October 2024. A total of 40 farmers participated as respondents in this study, selected using the census method. Data analysis methods include quantitative descriptive analysis, income, R/C ratio, production BEP, and price BEP. The results showed that the majority of farmers were of productive age, had primary and secondary education, 5-10 years of experience, and managed an average of 0.34 hectares of land. Farming practices involve reducing urea fertilizer by 18% and NPK Phonska by 40% of the recommended dose, while applying 20 liters/ha of organic pesticide. This condition is reinforced by the price of semi-organic harvested dry grain (GKP), which is IDR 500/kg higher than conventional GKP, thus increasing the bargaining position and income of farmers. Semi-organic rice farming generates income on cash costs of IDR 27,190,788/ha with a return on capital (R/C) value of 3.97, and income on total costs of IDR 17,980,936/ha with an R/C value of 1.98. The production BEP value was 2,887 kg/ha, and the price BEP was IDR 3,238/kg. This study concludes that semi-organic rice farming possesses supportive characteristics and demonstrates positive farming performance. The implication is that institutional strengthening and policy support are needed to promote wider adoption of this system.

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