THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT OF CARBOSULFAN USE ON CHILI FARM
Muhammad Firdaus, Hastuti, Dea Amanda

Bogor Agricultural University

Abstract

Pest management plays big role in chili production. Most chili farmers in Indonesia use a chemical pesticides, among various pesticide active substances, Carbosulfan is one of the pesticides widely used by farmers. Even though there are some controversial issues related to health and the environment, the use of Carbosulfan pesticide is still believed by many to benefit farmers in the economic and social aspects. This study aims to: (1) describe the social impacts of Carbosulfan use, including farmers^ attitudes and motivations as well as its social benefits, and (2) analyze the economic impacts of Carbosulfan. The method used in this study are descriptive analysis, income analysis and linear regression analysis. This study found that: (1) only one third of the sample agree that the use of carbosulfan pesticides could save the working time of chili farmers. This saved working time was then used by farmers to carry out other activities such as become farmworkers or labor/handyman, or rest. (2) Chili farming with carbosulfan is profitable and the use of carbosulfan pesticide is relatively cheaper than its substitute. Carbosulfan pesticides significantly and positively affect chili productivity, and if it is eliminated in the production process then it can create some economic value lost.

Keywords: pesticides- productivity- motivations- profitability- value

Topic: Food and Nutrition Security