Risk Behavior of Onion Farmers in the District Enrekang

Nurhapsa Nurhapsa (Departemen of Agriculture, Animal Science, and Fishery Muhammadiyah University of Parepare, Sulawesi Selatan 91111, Indonesia)
Arham Arham (Departemen of Economic Muhammadiyah University of Parepare, Sulawesi Selatan 91111, Indonesia)
Sitti Nurani Sirajuddin (Department of Socioeconomic, Faculty of Animal Science Hasanuddin University, Makassar)

Sebelas Maret Business Review
Vol 3, No 1 (2018): June 2018

This study aimed to analyze the risk behavior of onion farmers in District Enrekang. A random sample of 75 onion farmers was selected for interviews. The model used to analyze the behavior of risk is a model developed by Kumbhakar (2002). The analysis showed that the average behavior of onion farmers are risk averse to the use of various inputs. In order for farmers to take risks and enhance productivity, strengthening institutions such as farmers' groups or unions as well as enhancing the role of the agricultural extension will be required.