Engineering and Applied Sciences Journal
ISSN: 3067-8005 | DOI: 10.64030/3067-8005
Ni Putu Sukanteri, Ravindra Chandra Joshi, I Gusti Ayu Diah Yuniti, Putu Lasmi Yuliani Sapanca, Rini Endang Prasetyowati
This study investigates the competitiveness of corn production in rainfed lowland rice fields in Selemadeg Timur District, Tabanan Regency, Indonesia. Utilizing the Policy Analysis
Matrix (PAM) framework, the study analyzed the economic performance of 133 corn farmers, comparing actual farm-level costs and revenues (private prices) with those calculated using social prices. Results indicate that corn production exhibits strong competitive advantages, with a Private Cost Ratio (PCR) of 0.83 and a Domestic Resource Cost (DRC) of 0.61, suggesting profitability and efficient resource utilization. However, the analysis revealed that existing government policies have limited impact on farmer incomes. The Nominal Protection Coefficient Output (NPCO) of 0.93 suggests inadequate output price support, while the Nominal Protection Coefficient Input (NPCI) of 1.03 indicates that government policies have not effectively reduced input costs. Furthermore, the Effective Protection Coefficient (EPC) of 0.85 and the Subsidy Ratio to Producers (SRP) of -0.1335 suggest that current policies may even be hindering the profitability of corn production. These findings highlight the need for policy interventions that enhance market access, improve input affordability, and strengthen output price support mechanisms to further enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of corn production in the region.