RISIKO PRODUKSI USAHATANI CABAI RAWIT (Capsicum frutescenes L.) PANEN HIJAU DAN PANEN MERAH

Abstract

Cayenne pepper can be a potential commodity as a regional superior product if it is supported by sustainable agricultural development policies, in practice chili farming is often faced with various business risks, one of which is production risk. The purpose of this study is to 1) analyze the amount of production and revenue, 2) analyze the magnitude of production risk and sources of production risk and 3) find out the production risk management strategies carried out by farmers in cayenne pepper farming for green harvest and red harvest in Ciandum Village, Cipatujah District. The research method used a survey on 21 cayenne pepper farmers who harvested green and red harvests. Risk analysis uses Coefficient Variation (CV) and descriptive analysis to identify sources of risk and strategies for handling them. The results showed that the amount of green harvest production was 1.54 tons/ha and red harvested 0.98 tons/ha for one harvest season, the green harvest revenue was Rp. 44,860,047, - and the red harvest is Rp. 65,078,714,-. Furthermore, the production risk that has the highest risk is green harvest of 0.30 and red harvest of 0.27. For sources of production risk of green chili peppers and red harvests consisting of weather and pest risks, the farmers' production risk management strategy is by making drainage on the beds to maintain soil moisture, carrying out planting methods that are as recommended, such as the seeds used are resistant to disease, use of mulch to inhibit weed growth and control of pests and diseases using pesticides.