Income and Feasibility of Lowland Rice Farming (Oryza sativa L.) of Anak Daro Variety in Gunung Talang District, Solok Regency

Abstract

The productivity of lowland rice in Gunung Talang District increased from 2016-2017 and after that continued to decline until 2020. The decline in productivity in Gunung Talang District was caused by pest attacks (planthoppers and golden snails), disease, fluctuating fertilizer prices and land conversion which had an effect on productivity. This research aims to describe the characteristics of lowland rice farmers of the Anak Daro variety, calculate the income of lowland rice farming of the Anak Daro variety, and analyze the feasibility of farming lowland rice of the Anak Daro variety in Gunung Talang District. This research uses quantitative methods with a descriptive approach. The research sample consisted of 30 farmers selected by purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using income analysis methods and farming feasibility analysis with R/C and B/C ratios and Break Even Point (BEP) analysis. The research results show that the average income received by lowland rice farmers in Gunung Talang District shows significant profits. With an average total cash income of IDR 6,950,082.05 per ton and an average total income of IDR 5,084,780.93 per ton. The biggest costs are for household labor and inorganic fertilizers, but with good efficiency, farmers can achieve profitable results. The R/C value recorded at 1.99 shows that lowland rice farming in Gunung Talang District is very feasible and profitable. Every Rp. 1 spent by farmers generates Rp. 1.99, which represents a significant economic surplus. The B/C Ratio value of 1.35 shows that this lowland rice farming business is financially feasible, with a surplus of 35% of the total costs incurred. BEP analysis shows that production higher than BEP (1,199.04 kg) indicates good production efficiency, with a selling price higher than the BEP price (Rp. 2,291.10/kg), which further strengthens farmers' profits.