The economic aspects of chilli production in Central Java

This study analyses the economic aspects of chilli in Central Java where chilli is massively and intensively cultivated. Data for this study is compiled during 2009-2011 in three chilli producing districts: Brebes, Magelang and Rembang. Analyses is conducted using qualitative and quantitative appro...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Madhusudan Bhattarai, Joko Mariyono
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universitas Islam Indonesia 2016-10-01
Series:Economic Journal of Emerging Markets
Subjects:
Online Access:http://uiistage.openjournaltheme.com/3310/index.php/JEP/article/view/6214
Description
Summary:This study analyses the economic aspects of chilli in Central Java where chilli is massively and intensively cultivated. Data for this study is compiled during 2009-2011 in three chilli producing districts: Brebes, Magelang and Rembang. Analyses is conducted using qualitative and quantitative approaches. The results indicate that many important findings related to economic aspects of chilli. There are various ranges of economic aspects across regions. The main findings is that chilli provided positive net returns, has relatively high economic risk and intensive use of chemicals. The policies related to improvement of chilli cultivation need to be formulated based on local specific constraints.
ISSN:2086-3128
2502-180X