Analysis of factors affecting income of organic curly red chili (Capsicum annum L.) in Gedangan Village, Cepogo District, Boyolali Regency

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze factors affecting income of organic curly red chili farming in Cepogo District, Boyolali Regency. The samples in this study were selected using random sampling method. Results shows the average cost per hectare in total cost, income earn by farmer after sales, and income received per farm are Rp. 5,637,058; Rp. 110,050,711; and Rp. 105,914,352, respectively. The factors affecting chili production are land area, seeds, liquid organic fertilizer, labor costs, and pesticides. To get better chili production, a good preparation to handling weather and climate changes is needed. In here, those two factors seem to have great impact on the spread of pest and disease as evidenced by high cost of organic pesticides and liquid organic fertilizers.