Analysis of income distribution as prevention of environmental damage in agribusiness management of cassava in Bengawan Solo watershed, Wonogiri regency

Abstract

This research was conducted with the aim of 1) knowing the income distribution or income gap among cassava farmers, 2) looking for solutions to increase cultural values in preventing environmental damage related to the management of cassava agribusiness in the Bengawan Solo Wonogiri watershed, which indicates environmental damage in land degradation and erosion which leads to silting of the Wonogiri Reservoir. This research used a survey approach with cross-sectional data, with a questionnaire research instrument. Data were analyzed with income analysis and income distribution analysis by looking for the Gini Index value and depicted by the Lorentz curve. The results showed that the level of income gap was quite high with the Gini Index number reaching 0.40 in the management of cassava agribusiness. It is recommended to strengthen cultural values through increasing the capacity of farmers’ human resources in social empathy.