A comparative feasibility study of organic and conventional vegetable farming in Central Java, Indonesia

The objective of this study is to compare the feasibility of organic and conventional vegetable farming. The research was conducted from February to August 2018 in Getasan Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. The survey involved 120 vegetable farmers; 60 organic farmers, and 60 conventional farmers. The data were analyzed by financial analysis. The t-test was used to determine the difference between the feasibility of organic and conventional vegetable farming. The results showed that organic vegetable farmers receive higher revenues, incomes, and benefit than conventional farmers. Organic vegetable farming also more feasible than conventional vegetable farming.