Faktor-faktor yang Memengaruhi Petani Mengusahakan Bunga Anggrek

Abstract

Orchid farming has the potential to be developed, because orchids have attractive shapes, colors, and aromas. Despite having great potential, orchid farmers face various obstacles such as productivity fluctuations, land conversion, and market problems that threaten the sustainability of their farming businesses. This study aims to identify factors that influence farmers' decisions in Pamulang District, South Tangerang City, in cultivating orchids. The factors studied include internal factors such as age, education, and experience, as well as external factors such as income, land area, capital, ease of cultivation, market opportunities, farming risks, and the role of the government. The method used is quantitative research with the Rasch Model, where the research sample consisted of 32 orchid farmers. The results of the study showed that ease of obtaining production facilities, availability of land suitable for orchids, and stable market demand are the main factors that encourage farmers to continue their farming businesses. However, the problem of unstable income and difficulty in obtaining capital from external parties, including the government, are the main obstacles. Farmers also consider formal education to have no significant effect on orchid cultivation, which is more influenced by practical experience and non-formal extension. Based on these results, it is recommended that the government provide capital assistance and production facilities with simpler and faster procedures. In addition, improving the quality of extension and training for farmers is also important to increase productivity, especially in the midst of limited land availability.