| Abstrak/Abstract |
The contribution of agriculture in the Cilacap’s GDP has continued decline but agricultural
labor is still quite large. It has implications for the future, especially for the welfare of
agricultural labor will be decrease. The purpose of this study was to determine the competitive
commodities for horticulture in Cilacap and feasibility of investment and development
strategy of the competitive commodities. This research was conducted in June-August
2016. The data used is primary data through observations and interviews and secondary
data obtained from the relevant agencies. Analysis of data using Location Quotient (LQ),
Rasmussen’s Dual Criterion (RDC), investment feasibility, land suitability and SWOT.
Commodity that have a lucrative opportunity in Cilacap for horticultural crops include
chilli, mangosteen and banana. In order to develop agribusiness in Cilacap, improving the
quality of human resources in agriculture as well as group activities; increase promotional
efforts for competitive commodities will require the provision of information competitive
commodities for investors; extending the land, control over land use, guaranteed prices for
competitive commodities, climate change mitigation, infrastructure development and ease
access to credit for farmers; and more study for each commodity. |
