Analisis Nilai Ekonomi Tanaman Kurma di Tanah Karo

Abstract

This study aims to determine whether or not the date palm cultivation business in Toganderket Village is economically feasible to run, and this study also looks at how the economic prospects of date palm cultivation 40 years in the future. The type of research used is descriptive quantitative. The population and samples used in this study were the owners of date palm cultivation in Tiganderket Village selected using the accidental sampling method. The research data was obtained from interviews and distributing research questionnaires to respondents. Based on the results of the research and discussion, it can be concluded that the date palm cultivation project in Tiganderket Village, Tanah Karo, has a positive impact on the local economy and is economically feasible, with a Net Present Value (NPV) indicator greater than 0, indicating that the net benefits of the project are very positive. The long-term potential of date palm cultivation in this region not only provides financial benefits but also contributes to the social and economic aspects of the area, making it a sustainable investment prospect that is worth replicating in other areas of Tanah Karo.