Jurnal Hexagro

POTENTIAL LEADING URBAN FARMING COMMODITIES ANALYSIS IN KEFAMENANU CITY:

Remigius Sotan Nino — 2025-03-11

Kefamenanu City Sub-district is part of North Central Timor Regency and has excellent urban farming-based vegetable cultivation potential. This study aims to (1) determine the superior vegetable commodities in Kefamenanu City District, North Central Timor Regency. (2) knowing the superior vegetable commodities that have the potential to be developed in the Kefamenanu City District of North Central Timor Regency. The primary and secondary data used in this research are primary and secondary. This research population consists of all of Kefamenanu City District's vegetable farmers. Sample determination is done in stages. Stage 1 sampling location uses four villages: Bansone Village, Maubeli Village, Kefa Kelatan Village, and Sasi Village. Stage 2 respondent sample using a census of 150 people. The analysis used in this research is LQ, SSA, and Quadrant analysis. The results showed that comparatively superior vegetable commodities include mustard greens, eggplant, spinach, and beans. Competitively superior vegetable commodities include mustard greens, long beans, tomatoes, spinach, and chickpeas. The leading vegetable commodities that have the potential to be developed because they are comparatively and competitively leading in Kefamenanu City District, North Central Timor Regency, are mustard ( LQ=,2,57, SSA= 0,15), spinach (LQ= 2,19, SSA = 0,312), and beans (LQ = 2,54, SSA = 1,25).

CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS OF HYDROPONIC FARMING DEVELOPMENT IN WARU VILLAGE, KARANGANYAR REGENCY

Ernoiz Antriyandarti — 2025-03-11

The role of agriculture is evaluated through its contribution as a provider of food, employment opportunities, income sources, and environmental preservation. To comprehend the role of agriculture, we can examine the agricultural development in the region. Waru Village, Karanganyar Regency, is a village that has pioneered agricultural development with the aim of improving the living standard of farmers. Agricultural development in Waru Village was carried out by transitioning to a hydroponic planting system. This transition was accompanied by challenges in the form of cultivation techniques, capital, marketing, and a lack of extension services. This study aims to elucidate the problems that occur and propose potential solutions to address these issues. This research employed a descriptive analysis method. The results indicated that strategic solutions were formulated to resolve these problems, namely: enhancing production, expanding trading partners, utilizing digital marketing strategy, and implementing production management practices.

ENHANCING SMALLHOLDER FARMERS' LIVELIHOODS: THE IMPACT OF CAPITAL PROVISION ON PRODUCTIVITY, INCOME, AND SUSTAINABILITY

Farhan Ahmad — 2025-03-11

Considerable financial limitations affect small-scale farmers, impeding their livelihood and agricultural output. Due to limited loan availability, high input costs, and unstable markets make it more difficult for farmers to maintain and grow their farming enterprises. Smallholder farmer's access to cash can help them recognize modern farming technologies, increase production, and invest in high-quality inputs. This review article investigates the influence of financial support on small-scale farming, focusing on capital-providing options such as microfinance, government subsidies, and cooperative funding. The article also assesses the success of these financial models in various socioeconomic contexts, highlighting the importance of institutional support and policy actions. According to research, capital access significantly boosts crop productivity, household income, and food security. However, issues such as loan repayment difficulties and financial literacy gaps persist. The article discusses solutions for ensuring small-scale farmers' long-term financial inclusion, such as digital financial services and community-based funding projects. The findings imply that a well-structured capital provision framework can have a transformative impact on the lives of small-scale farmers.

ADDED VALUE OF BANANA SALE AGROINDUSTRY IN UMKM PAKEMITAN VILLAGE, CIKATOMAS DISTRICT, TASIKMALAYA REGENCY

Rina Wati — 2025-03-11

This study aims to determine the amount of ordinary revenue and income generated in the American banana sale agroindustry and the value added to the banana sale agroindustry. This research used the case study method in Pakemitan Village, Cikatomas District, Tasikmalaya Regency. The research was conducted at a banana sale company in Pakemitan Village, Cikatomas District, Tasikmalaya Regency. The data type used is primary data obtained using interviews and secondary data based on the agency. The collected data was then analyzed using the Hayami method. The study's results prove that the total cost obtained by the home industry is Rp. 1.185.500, revenue in producing banana sales is IDR. 2.000.000, income is IDR. 814.500, and value-added analysis shows that processed bananas in banana sales produce IDR 10.419,86 per kilogram or the value-added ratio by 0,53%.

FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS OF MELON AGRIBUSINESS GREENHOUSE SYSTEM

Olga Oviolitta Dhamayanti — 2025-02-28

Blitar Regency also experienced a decrease in melon production by 23.1 thousand quintals in 2021 and 11.2 thousand quintals in 2022. One of the right solutions is using technology in the cultivation process. The technology that is widely used is climate modification through greenhouses. This research aims to determine the feasibility of cultivating melons in a greenhouse using the polybag planting method based on investment criteria. The research was conducted in Wates District, Blitar Regency, East Java Province. Data collection was carried out through direct interviews with melon farmers. The assessment criteria include Net Present Value (NPV), Net B/C Ratio, Gross B/C Ratio, and Internal Rate of Return (IRR). Blitar Regency is considered feasible based on an NPV of Rp. 5.8 million, Gross B/C Ratio 1.09, Net B/C Ratio 1.08, and IRR 13%. The results of this study can be conveyed to investors that melon farming can be profitable for investors with a greenhouse system.