Comparative Study of Income of Organic and Conventional Cabbage Farming in Getasan, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia

The impacts of climate change, such as high rainfall, threaten the sustainability of cabbage crops, as they can slow down the growth and development of cabbage plants. This study aims to analyze the differences in income and feasibility of organic and conventional cabbage farming in Getasan, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia. The research location was determined purposively in the cabbage production center of Semarang Regency, namely the Getasan District. The sample number was 120 respondents, consisting of 73 organic cabbage farmers and 47 conventional cabbage farmers from 4 villages, namely Batur, Wates, Kopeng, and Tajuk. The data obtained are analyzed descriptively and financial feasibility. The results showed that the income of the organic cabbage farming business is higher than conventional cabbage. The feasibility of organic cabbage farming is more elevated than conventional cabbage by 1.16 and 1.01, respectively. Both cabbage farming businesses are worth working on because they have R/C > 1. In the future, organic cabbage farming needs to be developed in Semarang, Indonesia, because it is worth trying and profitable.