Analisis Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Kualitas Jagung dan Perlakuan Pasca Panen sebagai Bahan Pakan Ternak di Kabupaten Karo Sumatera Utara

Abstract

This research aims to determine the quality of corn, analyze the factors that influence corn quality and analyze differences in corn prices at the farmer and pedagang level in Karo Regency. This research was carried out in Karo Regency in May - July 2023 with a total of 98 respondents. The data analysis used is multiple linear analysis. The results of the research show that the quality of corn available to farmers and pedagangs meets SNI requirements as raw material for animal feed. The results of multiple regression analysis show that water content, supply chain and harvest season have a significant effect on corn quality in Karo Regency. The marketing margin for farmers is as high as IDR 523/kg, while at pedagang level it is IDR 1,012/kg. The farmer share obtained at farmer level was 89.24%, while at pedagang level it was 82.71%.