Factors affecting the income of organic shallot farmers in Boyolali Regency

Abstract

The consumption of organic products has become a new trend that is more environmentally friendly, healthy, and at better prices advantageous for farmers. Furthermore, organic farming reduces the greenhouse effect and global warming by absorbing carbon into the soil. This study aimed to determine the income factors of organic shallot farming and the cultivation efficiency in Boyolali Regency using the descriptive method. A simple random sampling technique was used to obtain the sample, consisting of organic shallot farmers in Cepogo District, Boyolali Regency. The R/C Ratio measured the efficiency of Shallots farming, and multiple linear regression analysis was used to determine the factors that affect farmers’ income. The results showed that the efficiency of organic shallot farming was very good, as evidenced by the R/C ratio of 2,34. Farmers produce their farm inputs to reduce production costs. Factors that affect the income of organic shallot farming include land area, seeds, organic fertilizers, pesticides, and labor. Furthermore, they need improvements on the timeliness of application and how to apply a liquid organic fertilizer to create efficiency in cultivating shallots.