PERILAKU EKONOMI RUMAH TANGGA PETANI LAHAN KERING DI KABUPATEN KARANGANYAR
ABSTRACT: In 2012, the upland
area in Karanganyar Districtreached 45.11% of agricultural land. The farmer
problems are technical (erosion, soil fertility, water availability) and
economic (fluctuation of production, pricing and income). They take off farm
acivity in order to increase household income.The main objective of the study
is to determine (1) farming cost andincome, (2) the diversity and contribution
of off farm activity, (3) household income (4) consumption and investment of
upland farm household.Based on altitude and proportion of upland area, the
study was carried out in Jatiyoso. Respondent of 60 farmers was drawn randomly
from Wonorejo village. The methods is descriptively analysis were applied to
explain economic behavior of upland farm households. In average, the cost of
upland farm is Rp 4.9120.720 and income Rp 13.716.773 in a year. Contribution
of off farm activity (45,92%) more than upland farming (37,47%). Excess income
are prioritized for investment to buy land and livestock. Food consumption from
production itself reaches15,55 %. Non-food consumption especially to improve
human quality in education and health.
Penulis: Umi Barokah, Masyhuri,
Lestari Rahayu Waluyati, Slamet Hartono
Kode Jurnal: jppertaniandd150971