Komparasi Penggunaan Input Produksi dan Pendapatan Petani Padi Pengguna Varietas Lokal dan Unggul di Lahan Basah Kota Palembang

Abstract

Riswani, R., Yunita, Y., Thirtawati, T., Salsabila, K. (2023). Comparison of production inputs and income of rice farmers using local and superior varieties on wetland in Palembang City. In: Herlinda S et al. (Eds.), Prosiding Seminar Nasional Lahan Suboptimal ke-11 Tahun 2023, Palembang 21 Oktober 2023. (pp. 428-438).  Palembang: Penerbit & Percetakan Universitas Sriwijaya (UNSRI).

Cultivating rice on suboptimal land tends to require the readiness of production inputs, including seeds that are able to adapt to anomalous land conditions. In the midst of the widespread use of superior seed varieties, it turns out that there are still groups of farmers who still persist in using local varieties on sub-optimal land, as is done by rice farmers in Palembang City. This research aimed to compare how production inputs are actually used, along with the production produced and the income obtained by farmers who use the two different types of seeds. In carrying out this research, it used survey method, with a sample of 30 people from each level of farmers who used local and superior varieties. The primary data obtained is tabulated, processed and tested with relevant statistical tests. The research results show that there is no significant difference in the use of production inputs except for the type of seed, which causes differences in planting time and harvest time, where land using local varieties requires a longer planting period with a difference of 2 months. Comparative testing of production and income shows that the production and income of rice farmers who use local varieties is greater than the income of rice farmers who use superior varieties in Palembang City. The conclusion that can be formulated is that the difference between rice cultivation using local seeds and superior seeds in lebak land lies in the planting age, production and production costs incurred, and income obtained.