The type and distribution of sap preservatives used by farmers in Kebasen District, Banyumas Regency, Indonesia

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to know the type and distribution sap preservative used by farmer in Kebasen district, and to know the selling price of coconut sugar based on the type of sap preservative used in Kebasen district. Sensus method was used in this research. Total respondents are 794 farmers. The variables studied are the type and distribution of sap preservative used by farmer and the selling price level of coconut sugar. The results showed that the type and distribution of sap preservative used by farmer in Kebasen district are 431 farmers using sodium metabisulfite, 210 farmers using sodium metabisulfit + lime + jackfruit wood, 125 farmers using lime + jackfruit wood, 20 farmers using lime, and 6 farmers using lime + mangosteen peel, respectively. The type of sap preservative used by farmers give affects the selling price of sugar. The highest average selling price is Rp 10,750.00 from sugar using lime + mangosteen peel, while the lowest price is Rp 10,370.00 from sugar using sodium metabisulfite.