E3S Web of Conferences (Jan 2021)

Analysis of Feasibility and factors Affecting Production of Sweet Potato Farming On Coastal Land in Gadingsari Village, Sanden, Bantul

  • Fivintari Francy Risvansuna,
  • Zulhijjah Apriliani,
  • Awaliyah Fitriyah

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202131602050
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 316
p. 02050

Abstract

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Sweet potato is a type of secondary crop that is widely cultivated by farmers. The problem often faced by farmers is crop failure caused by pests, diseases and drought. This study aims to descriptively analyze costs, income, net income, profits, and analyze the factors that affect the production of sweet potato farming on the coastal land of Gadingsari Village, Sanden District, Bantul. This study uses primary data from 120 farmers taken at random. Data were obtained by means of interviews through questionnaires. Analysis of costs, income and feasibility using a quantitative approach and analysis of the factors that affect the production of sweet potato on coastal land using the Cobb-Douglass production function approach. The results showed that sweet potato farming in Gadingsari Village was profitable with an income of Rp 2,247,361. Sweet potato farming is feasible to run based on R/C, working economy and working capital. Based on the results of Cobb Douglas analysis, seed, K fertilizer, and labor factors have a significant effect on sweet potato production in coastal land.