THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF CARBOSULFAN USE ON SHALLOT FARM
Hastuti- Dea Amanda

Department of Resource and Environmental Economics, Bogor Agricultural University

Abstract

Carbosulfan is one of the pesticides widely used by farmers of shallot. Excessive use of pesticides has caused controversy, particularly with regard to the environment and health, as pesticide residues can accumulate in agricultural products and pollute rivers. Even though, 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 in shallot farms,s and (2) analyze the economic impacts of Carbosulfan in shallot farms. The method used in this study are descriptive analysis, income analysis, and linear regression analysis. Based on the results of the study, farmers^ preference in choosing to use insecticides with Carbosulfan active ingredient is due to its effectiveness in controlling pests, as well as easily available at a relatively lower price than other insecticides with the active ingredients. Moreover, the revenue and cost ratio values is greater than 1. It indicated that the farming of shallot farming is profitable. When shallot farming does not use Carbosulfan, then revenue and cost obtained will be smaller due to the decrease in production which implies the revenue and increase in production costs.

Keywords: pesticides- income analysis- linear regression analysis- profitability- revenue and cost

Topic: Food and Nutrition Security