ANALISIS RISIKO USAHATANI BAWANG MERAH DI KECAMATAN PRINGSEWU KABUPATEN PRINGSEWU

Abstract

This study examines the risk, the risk mapping, and the risk mitigation techniques at shallot farming. .  The study was carried out in Pringsewu District, Pringsewu Regency from January to February 2025. Saturated sampling was employed as the method  for sampling. There were 59 shallot farmer respondents in this survey, consisted of  23 farmers from Fajar Agung Village, 14 farmers from Podomoro Village, 14 farmers from Pajaresuk Village, and 8 farmers from South Pringsewu Village. This study utilised various approaches including  the risk mapping, variation coefficient analysis, cost structure analysis, R/C income analysis, and descriptive analysis of risk mitigation strategies. The study finds that (1) The level of risk production  is 0.14, which considers as  low risk; the level of pricing risk is 0.39, which falls into low in category; and the level of income risk is 0.82, and  it considers  as high risk. (2)  Risk mapping reveals that the disease attacks  tthe shallot primary cause the severe risk. (3 ) Various risk management strategies conducts by farmers are including  the use of pesticides, choosing  superior shallot seeds that are resistant to plant pests, controlling planting schedules, and eliminatign  the infected  plants. .

Key words: cost structure, income, mapping, risk, strategies