Kelayakan Usahatani Jagung (Zea mays L.) di Desa Bandabaru, Kecamatan Amahai, Kabupaten Maluku Tengah

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the feasibility of corn farming (Zea mays L.) in Bandabaru Village, Aamahai District, Central Maluku Regency. The research method used is a quantitative descriptive approach with survey techniques. The data used consisted of primary and secondary data obtained through interviews, observations, and literature studies. The feasibility analysis of farming was carried out using cost and income analysis, R/C Ratio, and B/C Ratio. The results of the study show that the average production cost of corn farming is IDR 5,500,000 per planting season, with an income of IDR 10,000,000 and an income of IDR 4,500,000. The R/C Ratio value is 1.82 (>1) and the B/C Ratio is 0.82 (>0), which shows that corn farming is feasible and economically profitable.