ANALYSIS OF CORN COMMODITY PRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT POLICY IN NORTH MINAHASA, NORTH SULAWESI PROVINCE
Joula Sondakh1, Paulus P. Paat2, Jefny B. Markus Rawung3, Meivie L. Lintang4, Payung Layuk5, Janne H.W. Rembang6

1,2,3,4,5,6 National Research and Innovation Agency

Abstract

North Minahasa Regency is one of the areas designated as a corn area development area. The purpose of the study was to obtain data on the corn cultivation production system and development policies in North Minahasa Regency, North Sulawesi Province for 30 farmers. Data collection techniques with surveys and FGDs. The implementation time is February - March 2020. The data are analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. Quantitative data analysis using linear regression, B/C Ratio, production-price BEP. For qualitative is carried out descriptively. The results showed that farmers began to use new high-yielding varieties that have a potential yield of more than 50% compared to local varieties. However, the use of cultivation technology is still a lot according to farmers^ habits, especially in doses and types of fertilizers which ultimately have an impact on yields that do not match their potential. Quantitative data analysis using linear regression, B/C Ratio, production-price BEP. For qualitative is carried out descriptively. The results showed that farmers began to use new high-yielding varieties that have a potential yield of more than 50% compared to local varieties. However, the use of cultivation technology is still a lot according to farmers^ habits, especially in doses and types of fertilizers which ultimately have an impact on yields that do not match their potential. The results of the financial analysis show that this farming business has an advantage with a B/C Ratio of 1.3 and the BEP of production obtained and the selling price has passed the break-even point. While the coefficient test results, the results of the t test or sig probability value show that the land area and labor have t-count values of 2,532 and 2,221 or greater than the t-table (2,064). This means that the variables of land area and labor have a real effect on corn production at &#945- 5%. Generally, farmers sell flat corn in the form of granules and corn flour which is the most intended for non-ruminant livestock such as pigs and chickens. Meanwhile, for the production of by-products in the form of corn waste, it is an important feed resource for ruminants such as cows which are widely developed in North Minahasa. The potential for the development of this commodity is quite promising with the continued increase in market demand and favorable prices, but it still needs to be balanced with an increase in production by referring to cultivation technology and diversification of corn products and by-products so that Farmer Households can seize the increase in economic added value.

Keywords: corn, production, North Minahasa

Topic: Agricultural Socio-Economics