Analisis Kelayakan Ekonomi Usaha Tani Hortikultura sebagai Bahan Ajar pada Pendidikan Vokasional Agribisnis

Abstract

This study is motivated by the need to develop contextual and practical teaching materials in vocational agribusiness education, particularly related to horticultural farming. The problem addressed is the lack of learning resources that integrate agricultural economic theory with real field practice, resulting in suboptimal student competencies in economic analysis and entrepreneurship. This study aims to analyze the economic feasibility of horticultural farming and examine its potential as relevant teaching material for vocational agribusiness education. The research method used is library research, involving the collection, selection, and analysis of scientific literature such as journals, books, reports, and other relevant documents related to horticultural farming, economic feasibility analysis, and teaching material development. The analysis was conducted descriptively and qualitatively to synthesize previous research findings regarding production costs, revenue, profits, and economic feasibility indicators such as R/C ratio, BEP, and ROI. The results of the literature review indicate that horticultural farming is generally economically feasible, with R/C ratios greater than 1 and positive ROI. Factors influencing feasibility include production costs, productivity, market prices, cultivation technology, and farm management. In addition to providing financial benefits, horticultural farming can serve as contextual teaching material in vocational agribusiness education, enhancing students’ economic analysis skills, understanding of farm management, and entrepreneurial mindset.