CHARACTERISTICS OF VEGETABLE FARMERS WITH INTEGRATED CROPTING PATTERNS AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR THE APPLICATION OF FARMING TECHNOLOGY

This paper is the first to investigate the characteristics of chili and celery farmers in dry land agroecosystems with wet climates and their implications for the application of farming technology. The obstacle faced is the limited use of existing seeds and labor, so that additional use of superior varieties of seeds and additional labor from outside the family is still needed. The paper also analyzes the production costs and benefits of chili and celery farming, taking into account the labor costs in the family. The results of research on red chili farming with celery show that this business is profitable with a total profit of IDR. 20,553,500,-. This farming business has provided profits with celery production of 405 kg, red chili production of 585 kg, and BEP price of IDR 15,495/kg celery and IDR 14,143/kg red chili. The R/C ratio value is 2.95 and the B/C ratio is 1.95, indicating that the farming business observed is profitable and worth pursuing. The novelty of this paper is that it introduces a new perspective on the adaptation and innovation of chili and celery farmers in dry land agroecosystems with wet climates, based on the FSA (Farming System Analysis) concept. The paper also provides empirical evidence of the effectiveness and feasibility of chili and celery farming in the region. The paper contributes to the literature on agricultural development and technology by highlighting the role of farmer characteristics and farming technology in enhancing the productivity and profitability of chili and celery farming.