PENGARUH MUSIM TANAM, VARIETAS DAN FAKTOR PRODUKSI TERHADAP PRODUKSI DAN PENDAPATAN USAHATANI CABAI RAWIT (Capsicum Frutences) DI KABUPATEN JENEPONTO = THE EFFECT OF PLANTING SEASON, VARIETIES AND PRODUCTION FACTORS ON THE PRODUCTION AND INCOME OF CHILLI FARMING (Capsicum Frutences) IN JENEPONTO REGENCY

FRICHLAN ADITYA SYARIF. Pengaruh Musim, Varietas, dan Faktor Produksi terhadap Produksi dan Pendapatan Usahatani Cabai Rawit (Capsicum frutescens) di Kabupaten Jeneponto (directed by Sitti Nurani Siradjuddin and Muh. Hatta Jamil). Latar Belakang. Cabai rawit adalah komoditas hortikultura yang strategis dengan nilai ekonomi yang tinggi dan memberikan kontribusi signifikan terhadap pendapatan petani. Kabupaten Jeneponto di Sulawesi Selatan memiliki potensi agroekologi yang mendukung pengembangan cabai rawit. Namun, produksi dan pendapatan petani bervariasi di setiap musim tanam karena perbedaan kondisi cuaca, pemilihan varietas, dan penggunaan faktor produksi. Tujuan. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis pengaruh musim tanam, varietas, dan faktor produksi terhadap hasil panen dan pendapatan usahatani cabai rawit di Kabupaten Jeneponto. Penelitian menggunakan metode survei dengan teknik purposive sampling terhadap 86 petani cabai rawit. Metode. Analisis deskriptif digunakan untuk mengkaji praktik budidaya, produksi, dan pendapatan, sedangkan fungsi produksi Cobb Douglas digunakan untuk menganalisis pengaruh musim tanam, varietas, dan faktor produksi terhadap hasil panen. Hasil. penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pendapatan petani pada musim kemarau lebih tinggi dibandingkan musim hujan, masing-masing sebesar Rp92.208.753 dan Rp64.407.700 per petani, yang mengindikasikan pengaruh signifikan musim tanam terhadap produksi dan pendapatan. Selain itu, produksi cabai rawit dipengaruhi oleh penggunaan faktor produksi dan kondisi agroklimatik, termasuk curah hujan, suhu, kelembapan, serta varietas yang digunakan. Kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa untuk meningkatkan produksi dan pendapatan cabai rawit di Kabupaten Jeneponto, diperlukan penyesuaian waktu tanam, pemilihan varietas yang tepat, serta efisiensi dalam penggunaan faktor produksi. FRICHLAN ADITYA SYARIF. The Influence of Season, Variety, and Production Factors on Yield and Income of Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum frutescens L.) Farming in Jeneponto Regency (directed by Sitti Nurani Siradjuddin and Muh. Hatta Jamil). Background. Cayenne pepper is a strategic horticultural commodity with high economic value and makes a significant contribution to farmers' income. Jeneponto Regency in South Sulawesi possesses agroecological potential that supports the development of cayenne pepper. However, farmers' production and income vary each planting season due to differences in weather conditions, variety selection, and the use of production factors. Objectives. This study aims to analyze the effects of planting season, variety, and production factors on the yield and farming income of cayenne pepper in Jeneponto Regency. The research used a survey method with a purposive sampling technique involving 86 cayenne pepper farmers. Methods. Descriptive analysis was used to examine cultivation practices, production, and income, while the Cobb–Douglas production function was employed to analyze the influence of planting season, variety, and production factors on yield. The Results show that farmers’ income in the dry season is higher compared to the rainy season, amounting to Rp92,208,753 and Rp64,407,700 per farmer, respectively, indicating a significant effect of the planting season on production and income. In addition, cayenne pepper production is influenced by the use of production factors and agroclimatic conditions, including rainfall, temperature, humidity, and the varieties used. Conclusion. This study indicates that to increase cayenne pepper production and income in Jeneponto Regency, adjustments in planting time, proper variety selection, and efficiency in the use of production factors are needed.