Red chili was a high-value horticultural commodity that played an important role in farmers’ income and the regional economy. However, high production costs, price fluctuations, and differences in the length of marketing channels often affected the level of profit received by farmers. Based on these conditions, this study aimed to: (1) determine the income of red chili farmers in Arisan Jaya …
Organic rice was a food product produced without the use of synthetic chemicals like pesticides and inorganic fertilizers, which made it considered healthier and more environmentally friendly. As public awareness of health and environmental sustainability increased, organic rice consumption in Palembang City began to increase. One factor that influenced consumer interest in purchasing organic r…
The plantation sector plays an important role in supporting economic growth and improving farmers' welfare in Indonesia, particularly through oil palm farming. Independent oil palm farmers in Teluk Gelam District rely on the allocation of labor in various farming activities, which can influence production efficiency and farmers income. This study aims to: (1) To identify the labor allocation pa…
The objectives of this study are to: (1) analyze the factors influencing the productivity and profitability of lowland swamp rice farming in Arisan Deras Village, Rantau Panjang District, Ogan Ilir Regency; (2) calculate the revenue and profits generated by rice farmers in the village; and (3) identify the dominant factors affecting the profitability of lowland swamp rice farming. The research …
Rubber is a potential commodity that plays an important role as a source of the country's foreign exchange revenue, labor absorption, a driver of economic growth in new centers around rubber plantations, and environmental conservation. Rubber is one of the important plantation commodities, both as a source of income, employment opportunities, and a driver of economic growth in new centers aroun…
The tapioca flour industry in Lampung Provinced represented a strategic sector that utilized the region’s vast cassava production potential to drive local economic growth. PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk Way Jepara functioned as a prominent large scale agroindustry that required continuous evaluation of its operational performance to maintain competitiveness. The objectives of this research we…
Socio-economic factors such as education, age, length of farming, and farm capital, as well as gender roles, including decision-making and farm management, are suspected to influence the productivity and income of lowland swamp rice farming in Sirah Pulau Padang Subdistrict. The objectives of this study are (1) to determine the characteristics of socioeconomic factors and gender roles in lowlan…
The agricultural sector plays a vital role in Indonesia's economic structure. The potential for development in this sector, in line with Indonesia's character as an agricultural country, is enormous for driving regional economic growth. Climate change that triggers drought is a major factor in crop failure, thus impacting on declining production yields and farmer welfare. Rice production is gre…
Fertilizer subsidy policy is one of the policies implemented by the government to reduce farmers' production costs, especially in purchasing fertilizers. However, in its implementation, several obstacles are still found, such as the selling price of subsidized fertilizers exceeding the Highest Retail Price (HET) and data duplication in the e-RDKK system, which can affect the effectiveness of th…
Consumers’ role in making purchasing decisions is influenced by several factors, namely service, price, and quality. This study aims to examine consumers’ perceptions and preferences, as well as to analyze their influence on purchasing decisions regarding local and imported fruits at Toko Cek Nia, 15 Ulu Palembang. The primary method used was a survey employing an accidental sampling techni…
Village Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent an effort to achieve sustainable rural development through the integration of economic, social, and environmental aspects. Independent rubber farmers play a strategic role in supporting the achievement of Village SDGs, as their farming activities contribute to increasing income, reducing poverty, and ensuring environmental sustainability in…
Oyster mushrooms are one of the horticultural commodities with considerable development potential; however, they are highly perishable, requiring processing efforts to increase added value and product competitiveness. This study aims to (1) describe the processing stages of fresh oyster mushrooms into crispy oyster mushroom products, (2) analyze the magnitude of added value generated from crisp…
Rice is a major food commodity that serves as the economic backbone for the community in South Sumatra, including East Ogan Komering Ulu Regency. In an effort to improve harvest efficiency and reduce yield losses, the use of mechanization technology such as the combine harvester has been implemented as an alternative to conventional harvesting methods. A combine harvester is a machine that inte…
This study aims to determine the effect of the application of the Experiential Learning model on students' learning motivation in the Pancasila Education subject at SMAN 2 Indralaya Utara. This study uses a quantitative approach with an experimental method. Data collection was carried out through documentation, observation, and questionnaire techniques. The study population included all 93 stud…
Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) is a type of horticulture that contains many important vitamins, economic potential and high nutritional content, making the cultivation of this commodity a promising business opportunity, not only from a financial aspect but also in skills development and community empowerment. This study aims to (1) describe the stages of the oyster mushroom cultivation p…
Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana persepsi penjual terhadap teknik personal selling dan kegiatan promosi penjualan beras premium di Perum BULOG. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan strategi pemasaran yang tepat, khususnya personal selling dan promosi penjualan. Keberhasilan strategi tersebut sangat berkaitan dengan persepsi penjual dan staf manajerial yang terlibat dalam pelaksana…
Breeding superior rice seeds is one of the business opportunities that need to be developed in an agribusiness system. The agribusiness system concerns all activities in the agricultural sector from the upstream industry, farming, downstream industry to its distribution to consumers. This research aims to (1) identify the problems faced in the production and distribution of rice seeds in OIC Re…
Agricultural Economic Improvement Assistants (PPEP) are recruited by the Provincial Government of South Sumatra to carry out their duties and functions in implementing agricultural extension activities for farmers and farmer groups, in order to support programs aimed at increasing agricultural production and productivity. The objectives of this study are to (1) analyze rice farmers' perceptions…
Women Farmers' Groups (KWT) are participatory organizations formed to empower women, particularly in agriculture and household-scale food management. Women Farmers' Groups (KWT) play a strategic role as driving forces for community-based urban farming. Bukit Kecil and Plaju Districts are two districts in Palembang City dominated by residential and urban areas, and have Women Farmers' Groups (KW…
The diverse income structure and limited capital encouraged coffee farmers to utilize financing sources in maintaining their farming activities. Access to financing influenced farmers’ decisions to continue coffee farming in Babatan Village. The purposes of this search were to (1) analyzed the income structure of coffee farmer households in Babatan Village, Lintang Kanan District, Empat Lawan…
This study aims to (1) analyze and map the business model of salted fish enterprises in Kampung Siabang, Palembang using the Business Model Canvas (BMC) approach; (2) formulate alternative development strategies through internal and external factor analysis with SWOT analysis; and (3) determine the most feasible priority development strategy using the Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSP…
Oil palm is one of the most important plantation commodities that plays a significant role in improving community income, particularly in major production areas. However, a common problem faced by smallholder farmers is the existence of oil palm trees that have become unproductive, which leads to declining yields and reduced farm income. This study aims to (1) analyze the productivity level of …
This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of a traditional salted fish business operated by 20 home-based processors in Kampung Siabang, 5 Ulu Sub-District, Seberang Ulu I, Palembang City, from financial and non-financial perspectives. Data were collected through interviews, direct observation, and documentation using a case study approach. Financial feasibility was assessed using Net Present…
This study aims to analyze the characteristics of farmer group members in Tanjung Baru Village, measure their perceptions of the usefulness and ease of use of chili post-harvest technology, and examine the relationship between these characteristics and their perceptions. The research was conducted through a survey involving 27 members who participated post-harvest technology training, using a 3…
The socioeconomic conditions and welfare of catfish farmers show the extent to which aquaculture activities can improve farmers' living standards in terms of income, education, health, and environmental sustainability. Good welfare is achieved when aquaculture businesses provide stable economic benefits, the business environment is maintained, and the social life of families becomes more prospe…
Certified oil palm seedling nurseries play an important role in supporting the availability of high-quality seedlings and the sustainability of the oil palm plantation industry. This study aims to (1) analyze the non-financial feasibility of the business, covering technical, legal, market and marketing, socio-economic, and environmental aspects; (2) analyze financial feasibility through Net Pre…
Women fulfill not only the role of homemakers but also contribute significantly to the family economy, with many opting to work in Agro-Industrial Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). This study aims to achieve the following objectives: (1) To assess the level of motivation among women as MSMEs enterpreneurs in Agro-Industry in the 29 Ilir Urban Village Palembang City. (2) To analyze th…