Analysis of Organic Brown Sugar in Banyumas Regency

Abstract

Banyumas Regency is one of the most potential organic brown sugar producers in Central Java. Organic brown sugar has a higher selling value than coconut sugar. The comparison of the price of coconut sugar and brown sugar which has a difference of Rp. 6, 500.00/kg with an average farmer production of 8 kg/day. The high price of brown sugar is very beneficial for coconut sugar farmers. This study aims to determine the income of the sugar craftsmen and determine the RC ratio. The research was conducted in two districts, namely Cilongok and Pekuncen districts, with 2 farmer groups, namely the Manggar Jaya farmer group and the Cikal Mas farmer group. The basic method used in this research is descriptive analysis. Data analysis using cost income analysis and RC ratio. The results showed that the craftsmen revenue Rp106, 087.00 per day and the value of the RC ratio was 1.40 indicating that the business was feasible to run.