Analisis daya saing jagung di Kabupaten Muna

Abstrak

Corn in Muna Regency is not only used to meet the community's daily needs but also as a leading commodity expected to boost the regional economy. The research was conducted in Kontukowuna, Muna Regency, in 2022. The research location was chosen intentionally, considering that Kontukowuna District is one of the centers of corn production in Muna Regency. The sample size was 95, calculated using the Slovin formula. The variables in this study included respondent identity, namely age, education level, number of dependents, and farming experience. Corn competitiveness variables included tradable inputs (fertilizer, seeds, and equipment depreciation) and non-tradable inputs (land area and labor), as well as competitive and comparative advantages. The data analysis used to answer the research objectives is the Policy Analysis Matrix (PAM) analysis developed by Monke and Pearson et al., (2005. The results of the analysis and tabulation of the data above, it can be concluded that hybrid corn farming in Muna Regency obtains positive private and social benefits. This means that the competitiveness of corn farming has a competitive advantage and has a comparative advantage.

Kata kunci

• Corn
• competitiveness
• superiority