AGROLAND: The Agricultural Sciences Journal
Vol 8 No 2 (2021): December

ANALYSIS OF WATER SPINACH AGRIBUSINESS APPLICATION IN BORDER AREA OF REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA – DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF TIMOR LESTE

Robertus H. Nule (Agribusiness Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Timor)
Agustinus Nubatonis (Agribusiness Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Timor)
umbu joka (Universitas Timor)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Sep 2021

Abstract

This study aimed to find out the general description, analyze the level of application, and determine the income of the kale agribusiness in Napan Village. This research was conducted at the Bikiu Farmer Group, Napan Village, North Bikomi District. Data collection was carried out in August 2020. Sampling was carried out using a purposive sampling method, which only took all group members. The data collected in the form of primary and secondary data were then tabulated using income analysis and R/C ratio to determine the feasibility of water spinach farming. The results of the study concluded that the stages of water spinach farming activities with an area of ​​15 hectares with each group member entitled to 5 acres, with a total fixed cost of Rp. 2,509,374.5 or the average fixed cost incurred is Rp. 167.291.7 -/ha. The total variable costs incurred are Rp. 400,000, with an average variable cost of Rp. 26,666.67,-/ha, the total income obtained by farmers in water spinach cultivation activities is Rp. 36,294,625, - with an average income of Rp.1,960.2 00, with total income is Rp. 36,294,625, with an average income of Rp. 2,419,642., -/ha for one planting season. The feasibility of water spinach vegetable farming (R/C Ratio) obtained by farmers is 13.47. Water spinach farming is profitable, so it is feasible to continue.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

agroland

Publisher

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry

Description

Agroland: The Agricultural Sciences Journal (Agroland: The Agr. Sci. J.) is an Open Journal System published by Tadulako University and Indonesian Society for Major in Agriculture (PISPI), is published twice a year in June and December. This journal provides a multi-disciplinary and international ...