Shallot farmers in Bantul Regency know various onion varieties, both local and introduced varieties. Each variety has its advantages and disadvantages. Due to the wide variety of onion varieties available, farmers are faced with various choices. This study aims to analyze the factors that influence farmers' decisions to use shallot seeds of Crok Kuning and Thai varieties. Crok Kuning and Thailand varieties of shallots farmers in Bantul Regency often use. This study involved 50 farmers who used shallot seeds of Crok Kuning varieties and 50 farmers who used Thai shallot seeds. The analysis method used is logistic regression. The results showed that the main difference in decision-making between the two groups of farmers was in the aspect of reasons and expected benefits. Factors significantly influencing farmers' decisions to use Thai varieties of shallot seeds are education, land area, seed prices, seed access, productivity, seed resistance to plant disease pests (HPT), and influences from other parties. Education and land area have a negative influence. In contrast, seed price, seed access, productivity, seed resistance to plant disease pests (HPT), and other parties' influence positively influence the use of Thai onion seeds.
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