The Feasibility of Gedong Gincu Mango (Mangifera indica L) Agribusiness by Using off - Season Technology

Abstract

Gedong gincu mango is a local commodities in Majalengka. The limited supply of Gedong gincu mango as the leading local commodity in Majalengka Regency in off season has influence on demand and income of the farmers. Research to assess the feasibility of the gedong gincu mango agribusiness was conducted using quantitative descriptive methods. The data was collected through a survey using a questionnaire and involved 31 respondents. The observed variables were income and farm analysis with R/C ratio for one season. The results showed that the agribusiness gedong gincu mango in the off season was able to provide an income of Rp. 13.405.860,- (± 100% higher than high season) with an R/C ratio of 1.30. This finding confirms that the off-season Gedong Gincu mangoo agribusiness could increase farmers' incomes significantly.