<![CDATA[This study aims to analyze and compare the productivity, profitability, and business feasibility (Break-Even Point and R/C Ratio) between conventional and Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) hydroponic pak choi cultivation systems on a controlled land area in North Aceh Regency. A comparative experimental method was utilized with a medium-term investment projection spanning 36 months (3 years). The results demonstrate that the hydroponic system yielded a fresh weight of 246 g/plant (a 290.48% increase compared to the conventional method). Financially, the hydroponic system recorded a net profit of IDR 1,310,824/cycle with an R/C Ratio of 1.18 and reached its Payback Period in the 13th cycle. Conversely, the conventional system generated a net profit of IDR 385,000/cycle with an R/C Ratio of 1.10. The production volume BEP analysis revealed that the hydroponic system (465.07 kg) maintains a higher risk safety buffer (14.98%) than the conventional system (268.33 kg; 8.73%). Cumulatively, the hydroponic system boosts medium-term profitability by 141.28%, establishing it as a highly prospective agribusiness model for lowland regions.]]>
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