Analysis Efficiency of Rice Production in Satar Mese District, Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara

Agribusiness Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Nusa Bangsa University, Indonesia

^* Corresponding author: sarianggarawati@gmail.com

Abstract

The Integrated Village Economic Transformation (TEKAD) program focuses on Satar Mese District, Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province, which produces the superior commodity of lowland rice. Many factors influence the production of lowland rice, and it remains necessary to identify the most significant and efficient ones. In addition, the effectiveness of pesticide and non-pesticide use in rice production is still a mystery. The aim of the research is to analyse the influence of paddy production factors on production, the level of efficiency in using production factors, and compare farmers who use and do not use pesticides. The sample consisted of 60 farmers. The analysis methods are multiple linear regression of the Cobb-Douglas function, economic efficiency analysis, and comparative productivity analysis. The results of the partial regression analysis show that land area, seeds, fertilizer, and pesticides have a significant effect, while labor factors do not. A simultaneous regression analysis confirms the significant influence of all production factors. Furthermore, analysis of the economic efficiency of lowland rice production shows that the production factor of land area is efficient, while seeds, fertiliser, pesticides, and labour are economically inefficient. There is no difference in production between lowland rice farming with pesticides and non-pesticides.