Comparative Study of Farming Systems of Inorganic and Organic Rice Cultivation

Abstract

This study aims to determine (1) the results of the analysis of organic and inorganic rice farming in 1 planting season and (2) the difference in income of organic and inorganic rice farmers in 1 planting season. The research locations were carried out in Kandangan Village, Ngawi District, and Ngompro Village, Pangkur District. Location determination based on purposive sampling method. The types of data in this study are primary data obtained from the results of questionnaire distribution and interviews with respondents, and secondary data. The research sample amounted to 12 farmers consisting of 10 inorganic rice farmers in Kandangan Village and 10 organic rice farmers in Ngompro Village. Data analysis techniques use Independent sample t-Test, farm analysis, and descriptive analysis. The results of the Independent sample t-Test show that there is no difference in rice farming income with inorganic and organic cultivation systems. There are factors such as productivity results, production costs, and price variability.