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Economic Feasibility Analysis of Organic Farming Business as Part of Sustainable Agriculture Judijanto, Loso; Lestari, Putu Fajar Kartika
West Science Agro Vol. 3 No. 03 (2025): West Science Agro
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58812/wsa.v3i03.2171

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This study analyzes the economic feasibility of organic farming as part of sustainable agriculture in Indonesia. Using a quantitative research design, data were collected from 75 respondents consisting of organic farmers and stakeholders. A structured questionnaire with a Likert scale (1–5) was employed, and data were analyzed using SPSS version 25, including descriptive statistics, validity and reliability testing, and multiple regression analysis. The results show that organic farming is economically feasible, with production costs, profitability, market access, and sustainability all exerting positive and significant influences on economic feasibility. The regression model explained 61.2% of the variance, with sustainability emerging as the strongest predictor, followed by profitability, production costs, and market access. These findings suggest that organic farming not only contributes to environmental sustainability but also provides tangible financial returns for Indonesian farmers. Policy implications highlight the need for government support in training, certification, market development, and financial incentives to strengthen the organic sector. The study concludes that organic farming can serve as a viable strategy for sustainable rural development in Indonesia, although challenges related to market access and certification remain.
Strategies to Increase Added Value of Agricultural Products through Local Agribusiness Development Suryaningrum, Dyah Ayu; Lestari, Putu Fajar Kartika
West Science Agro Vol. 3 No. 03 (2025): West Science Agro
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58812/wsa.v3i03.2182

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This study explores strategies for increasing the added value of agricultural products through the development of local agribusiness. A qualitative approach was employed, involving in-depth interviews with five key informants, including farmers, an agribusiness practitioner, a cooperative representative, and a local government official. The findings reveal that enhancing product value requires an integrated strategy encompassing product processing and diversification, branding and marketing innovation, technology adoption, farmer empowerment, and policy and institutional support. Farmers’ capacity building, supported by cooperatives and government programs, plays a crucial role in sustaining value-added initiatives. The study concludes that the development of local agribusiness not only increases the competitiveness and marketability of agricultural products but also contributes to rural economic growth and improved community welfare.