Comparative Study of Aromatic and Non-Aromatic Rice Farming in Farmer Groups in Talo Sub-District, Seluma District

In general, aromatic rice is included in a special rice class according to geographical indications because its quality and aroma characteristics depend on the region, it cannot be cultivated anywhere (Ministry of Agriculture Number 48 of 2017 concerning special rice). Non-aromatic rice is local rice that is cultivated and used to produce output or results in the form of local rice. On the other hand, aromatic rice farming is not carried out by many farmers, especially farmers in Seluma Regency, in fact there are only a few of them. The aim of this research is to examine comparative aromatic and non-aromatic rice farming in Talo District, Seluma Regency. The determination of the research location was carried out purposively, with the consideration that the research location was a farmer group that was active and continuously cultivated aromatic and non-aromatic rice, namely the Muda Sepakat farmer group and the Seijoan farmer group. The profit from rice farming in two aromatic and non-aromatic varieties in Talo District, Seluma Regency is that in the aromatic rice business, it can be seen that the average profit received during each planting season is IDR. 20,391,000, while the average profit for non-aromatics in one planting season is IDR. 15,850,500. so the difference in profit between the two varieties is Rp. 4,540,500. Aromatic rice farming is more profitable than non-aromatic rice.   Key words: Comparative; Aromatic; Non Aromati

Analisis Faktor Produksi dan Efisiensi Alokatif Usahatani Bayam (Amarathus SP) di Kota Bengkulu

. The purpose of this study is (1) determine the factors that affect farm production spinach (2) determine the level of allocative efficiency of the use of production factors that affect farm production spinach (3) determine the level of farmers'income spinach. The study was conducted in the city of Bengkulu were selected intentionally (purposive sampling) include tebeng village gardens, the Village Land of Broken Bridge Village and Small with the consideration that the area is a center for vegetable planting. The samples used in this study were 36 farmers were taken with the Proportional stratifies random sampling method. The results found that overall (simultaneously) the observed variables significantly affect production, while partial variabel land area (X1), urea (X3), manure (X4) and labor (X5) does not significantly affect the production and variabel seeds (X2) significantly affected the production of spinach. Allocative efficiency analysis shows that the factors of production of seed and manure inefficient use may need to be added while the land area for production factors, urea fertilizer and labour should be reduced because it is not efficient in its use

Prospects Of The Leading Business Sector Of Palm Oil Digital Scales (Ram) In Pino District, Bengkulu Selatan Regency

Marketing of palm oil in the form of FFB (Fresh Fruit Bunches)  to palm oil companies (PKS) is carried out by independent oil palm smallholders through existing marketing institutions, both collecting businesses, which will affect the income that farmers will receive. Weighing Business is a FFB marketing agency in Pino District, South Bengkulu Regency which already has a permit to sell farmer's FFB to companies and has fruit transportation facilities and has means of transportation in the form of trucks and pick-up cars. The purpose of this study was to examine the prospects for the leading sector of the palm oil weighing (RAM) business in Pino District, South Bengkulu Regency. The research location was carried out in Pino District, South Bengkulu Regency. The determination of the research location was carried out purposively, with the consideration that the research location was a center for palm oil production with a lot of digital scales or RAM with a capacity of ± 30 tons and already had an operating permit. The results showed that the average income from the palm oil Ram business in Pino District, South Bengkulu Regency was Rp. 26,188,188.89 with an average production cost of Rp. 21,832,892.59 so that they earned an income of Rp. 4,361,218.52, in one month

STUDY OF INCOME AND CHARACTERISTICS OF CERTIFIED RICE SEED CAPTURE BUSINESS IN BENGKULU TENGAH DISTRICT AND ITS SUSTAINABILITY

This study aims to examine the income and characteristics of certified rice seed breeding businesses in Central Bengkulu Regency which has a recommendation as a certified rice seed breeder from the BPSB (Seed Monitoring and Certification Center) Office of Horticulture and Plantation Food Crops Bengkulu Province.The data analysis method used in this research is using a mix method, namely the combination of quantitative and qualitative which is carried out simultaneously.The results showed that the breeding business of certified rice seeds in Bengkulu Tengah Regency was profitable, amounting to Rp. 23,719,248/planting season and based on the study of its characteristics it was necessary to improve and evaluate the role of the Seed, Plant Supervisor as a supervisor to the mentoring role seeing farmers who cultivate certified seeds in Central Bengkulu Regency has the characteristics of being male, with the highest average age being above 63 years, with an average land tenure of 0.5 to 1 hectare with the status of own land and having a number of dependents. mostly between 3 to 4 people. It is recommended to strengthen the capacity of captive farmers who do not continue through a selection process based on: age, gender, education, number of dependents, and land area owned. as well as improving the skills and knowledge of breeder farmers regarding certified rice seeds and their business prospects.The location of the research was carried out in Central Bengkulu Regency, namely Pondok Kelapa District, Karang Tinggi District and Taba Penanjung District. The determination of the research location was carried out purposively, with the consideration that the location of this research is a certified rice seed breeder farmer group that has a recommendation as a certified rice seed breeder from the Center for Seed Supervision and Certification of the Horticulture and Plantation Office of the Bengkulu Province.The results showed that the certified rice seed breeding business in Bengkulu Tengah Regency was profitable, amounting to Rp.23,719,248/planting season, but based on the study of its characteristics it was necessary to improve and evaluate the role of the Plant Seed Supervisor as a supervisor/controller to the mentoring role to see farmers who cultivate seeds. certified in Bengkulu Tengah Regency has the characteristics of being male with the most average age being over 63 years, with an average land tenure of 0.5 to 1 hectare with the status of own land. Have the largest number of family dependents between 3 to 4 people Keyword: income, Characteristics, Breeders, Certified Seed

ANALISIS PEMASARAN DAN RANTAI PASOK KARET ALAM RAKYAT (Kasus pada Petani di Kecamatan Talang Empat Kabupaten Bengkulu Tengah Provinsi Bengkulu)

Salah satu komoditas yang sejak dulu hingga saat ini memegang peran penting dan mempunyai kontribusi yang tinggi di bidang perkebunan adalah komoditas karet. Komoditas ini diusahakan sebagai perkebunan rakyat (83 %) dan perkebunan besar (17%). Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa petani karet menduduki posisi terbesar dalam dunia perkaretan di Indonesia sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa banyak masyarakat yang menggantungkan hidupnya pada komoditas karet baik sebagai petani maupun sebagai pedagang pengumpul. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan saluran pemasaran dan menganalisis rantai pasok karet alam rakyat agar dapat memenuhi kualitas sesuai permintaan pabrik di Kecamatan Talang Empat Kabupaten Bengkulu Tengah. Lokasi penelitian ditentukan secara sengaja di Kecamatan Talang Empat Kabupaten Bengkulu Tengah. Data diperoleh dari data primer dan data sekunder. Pengambilan sampel untuk petani digunakan rumus Slovin sedangkan sampel pedagang pengumpul dilakukan secara sensus dengan menggunakan metode penelusuran berdasarkan aliran barang atau teknik penarikan sampel bola salju (Snowball sampling method). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa saluran pemasaran karet rakyat di Kecamatan Talang Empat terdapat tiga saluran. Saluran pertama terdiri dari Petani – Pedagang Pengumpul Desa – Pedagang Pengumpul Kecamatan – Pedagang Besar – Pabrik. Saluran kedua terdiri dari Petani – Pedagang Pengumpul Desa – Pedagang Besar – Pabrik dan saluran ketiga terdiri dari Petani – Pengumpul Kecamatan – Pedagang Besar – Pabrik. Pola pemasaran karet rakyat di Kecamatan Talang Empat, jika dilihat dari pendekatan operasional meliputi margin, farmer`s share dan rasio keuntungan dan biaya, maka saluran kedua relatif lebih efisien dibandingkan dengan saluran lainnya. Analisa rantai pasok pada masing – masing saluran pemasaran karet, jika dilihat dari pendekatan Supply Chain Network (SCN), pada pola saluran pemasaran yang ada maka pabrik mendapatkan pasokan karet sesuai yang diinginkan belum terpenuhi secara umum yang seharusnya ada tempat atau wadah yang menaungi pengolahan dan pemasaran karet seperti unit pengolahan dan pemasaran bokar yang fungsinya sebagai tempat penyelenggaraan bimbingan teknis petani dalam meningkatkan skala ekonomi usaha, pemasaran bokar dan menjalin kemitraan