The Estimation of Economic Appearance and Profitability Function of Drip Irrigation in Tidal Lands (a Case of Chili Farming)

Abstract

The purpose of this research are (1) to determine economic appearance and (2) to estimate the profit function of the application of drip irrigation technology for chili farming in tidal lands. This research used survey method at Budi Mulya Village Air Kumbang Sub-district Banyuasin Regency. Collecting data was held on March and April of 2018. Sampling method was proportionate stratified random. Watering and fertilization of chili farming with utilizing drip irrigation technology was done by using water pump machine. Drip irrigation affected positive impact for increasing of chili farming profit. Drip irrigation technology in chili farming is more efficient than chili farming without drip irrigation technology. Economic of scales of drip irrigation technology in chili farming is 2.547, that means in increasing returns to scale condition. Farmers need government policy in applying this technology like a subsidy or loan from government.

Economic Value and Farmers’ Response of Chili Proliga Technology In Rembang Regency, Central Java

“…The R/C value was relatively small when compared to the financial feasibility of red chili in Punjab, Pakistan which obtained R/C value of 2.70 to 3.02 [25], and the financial feasibility of red chili in Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi which obtained R/C value of 2.92 [29. In addition, chili farming in Banyuasin Regency with drip irrigation technology was more profitable than chili farming without drip irrigation as indicated by the R/C value of 2.00 and 1.61, respectively [30].…”