Jurnal Hexagro
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024): Jurnal Hexagro

LEADING COMMODITIES AND COMPETITIVENESS AGRICULTURAL SECTOR OF WEST PASAMAN DISTRICT

Syahrial (Universitas Tamansiswa Padang)
Angelia Leovita (Unknown)
Haslinda Simangunsong (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Feb 2024

Abstract

The Agricultural Sector is the dominant business sector in gross regional domestic product (GRDP) in improving the economy of West Pasaman Regency. This research aims to 1) analyze essential superior commodities, 2) analyze the economic competitiveness of the agricultural sector in West Pasaman Regency, and 3) analyze trends in superior commodities in the future. The analytical tools used are Location Quotient, Localization Quotient, Specialization Quotient, Shift Share, and Dynamic Location Quotient. The results showed that 1) West Pasaman Regency had 40 percent of the 15 commodities base commodities, 2) the food crops, horticulture, and plantation subsector had competitors with increased growth, and 3) there are 47 percent of the 15 commodities with potential and future trends. The West Pasaman Regency government must also look at what factors support several commodities, such as commodities that are not basic, not developed, or underdeveloped, so that these commodities in the future can compete and become prime commodities in the region so that they can encourage regional growth and economics.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

hexagro

Publisher

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

HEXAGRO is scientific periodical publication on agribusiness and rural development issue as a media for information dissemination of research result for lecturer, researcher, and practitioner. The journal publishes several topics, such as Agricultural Marketing and Trade, Agricultural Policy and ...