Economic Analysis of Chili Pepper (Capsicum frutescens L.) Production: Income and Cost Efficiency

Abstract

This study aims to determine the amount of income and cost efficiency of chili pepper farming in Wonggeduku District, Konawe Regency. The number of chili pepper farmers were 98 people, while the sample were 65 farmers and selected randomly. The data used primary data which is collected through interviews based on a list of questions, and secondary data collected through document searches from relevant agencies. The data analysis method uses the formula income: TR-TC, and TR/TC to calculate the level of farm cost efficiency. The results showed that the average income of chili pepper farming in Wonggeduku district, Konawe Regency were Rp. 35,338,154/0.5 hectares per season, while the level of cost efficiency of the R-C ratio was 3.66.