FARMING BUSINESS AND INCOME CONTRIBUTION ANALYSIS OF CORN FARMERS IN KEMBARAN DISTRICT, BANYUMAS REGENCY

Abstract

In addition to rice, corn is an alternative food. In fact, corn makes a considerable contribution to economic progress. Banyumas Regency is one of Central Java's largest maize planting locations. Farmers that cultivate corn have never recorded their money, therefore they are unsure whether the corn farming business they run generates a fair revenue or profit. Farmers also have other occupations to support their families, thus the contribution of corn growing as the primary source of income should be considered. The purpose of this study is to examine the farming operations and income contributions of corn farmers in Kembaran District, Banyumas Regency. The study was conducted in Kembaran District. The sample size for this study was 30 corn producers. The data was analyzed using the farming business and income contribution method. The survey found that corn farmers in Kembaran District earn IDR 29,600,000 per hectare. Farmers' income from maize production is valued at 5,920 kilos per hectare, with a selling price of Rp 5000 per kilogram. Meanwhile, farmers' overall cost of producing corn harvests has reached Rp 9,498,365. Thus, farmers' income from corn farming per hectare amounts to Rp 20,101,635. In an effort to meet the needs of farmers also do other side jobs such as trading, becoming laborers, becoming craftsmen and several other side jobs. The contribution of corn farming income reaches 67.73 percent

Keywords: Corn, Farmers, Farming, Income Contribution.