Factors Affecting the Profits of Upland Rice Farming in Boyolali District, Central Java

Upland rice farming is one of the sources of household income for farmers in rainfed rice fields. This study aims to determine the profits and to identify the factors that influence the profitability of upland rice farming. The research was conducted in Tegalgiri Village, Nogosari Subdistrict, Boyolali District, Central Java, in April to May 2020 with a survey method. The data were analyzed using financial analysis methods and the factors that influence profits using the profit function. The results of the analysis showed that upland rice productivity averaged 3,096 kg/ha of dry milled grain at a price of IDR 4,500/kg, so that the profit received by farmers was IDR. 7,072,000/ha with an RCR of 2.03. Factors that affect the profitability of upland rice farming are seed price, land size, farmer’s age, and working time on the land. Farmers can increase profits by reducing the number of seeds, increasing the planted area, and increasing the time worked on the land. To increase the profits and welfare of farmers, the government is expected to control the purchase price of grain at the farm level so that it is more profitable for farmers.