Assessment of Rice-based Integrated Farming Model in Banten Province

Abstract

Integrated farming is an ideal agricultural system with the principle of management and utilization of agriculture biomass and organic waste. The objectives of this study were to build a model of rice-based integrated farming as well as to calculate its economic feasibility. The research was conducted at Sabana Mandiri Farmers' Group, Sukatani Village, Rajeg Sub-district, Tangerang District in Banten Province. The location was determined using agro-ecosystem, agribusiness, participatory and integrated approaches in order to discover potentials and problems with regards to agriculture systems. Whereas, the integrated farming model was developed to improve farmers' technology and socio-economic conditions. Primary data were collected from focus group discussion (FGD) and analysis of cost and profit of improved farming systems. Secondary data were collected through literature studies. Data were calculated and analyzed descriptively. The results showed that Sukatani Village fulfills the requirements of the integrated farming model (rice, cattle, mushroom). Through the application of technology, the profits derived from rice, cattle, and mushrooms were respectively IDR. 11,298,000 (B/C ratio 1.14); IDR. 6,300,000 (B/C ratio 0.17) and IDR. 1,898,500 (B/C ratio 1.02). Implementation of rice-based integrated farming may reduce agriculture waste and increase farmers' income by using rice straw to produce more economic agriculture products such as mushrooms, feed, and organic fertilizer.