Economic Feasibility Analysis of Gundaling Carrot Variety Farming In Gurusinga Village, Berastagi

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze production costs, revenue, farm income, and the economic feasibility of Gundaling carrot variety farming in Gurusinga Village, Berastagi District, Karo Regency, Indonesia. The research was conducted from April to May 2026, involving 30 carrot farmers selected through snowball sampling. Data were analyzed using a descriptive quantitative approach, including production cost, revenue, farm income, Revenue-Cost Ratio (R/C Ratio), and Break-Even Point (BEP) analyses for selling price and production volume. The results showed that average production costs amounted to IDR 20,099,195 per farmer per growing season, consisting of fixed costs of IDR 662,075 and variable costs of IDR 19,437,120. Average carrot production reached 15,180 kg at a selling price of IDR 3,436/kg, generating average revenue of IDR 52,213,166 and net farm income of IDR 32,113,971 per farmer per growing season. The R/C Ratio of 2.60 indicated that every IDR 1 spent on production generated IDR 2.60 in revenue. The BEP analysis revealed a break-even selling price of IDR 1,324/kg and a break-even production volume of 5,850 kg, both below the actual selling price and production level. These findings indicate that Gundaling carrot farming in the study area was economically feasible and profitable. Improving fertilizer and labor-use efficiency is essential to maintaining farm profitability