Economics Feasibility Analysis of Fragrant Lemongrass (Andropogon nardus) Cultivation and Distillation System (Case study in Ganunghalu and Rongga sub-district, Bandung Barat Regency)

Abstract

One of the regions that produce lemongrass oil in West Java is Gununghalu and Rongga sub-district, Bandung Barat Regency. The problem faced in citronella cultivation is uncertainty on the quality of lemongrass and simple refining technology. This research was conducted to determine lemongrass cultivation (including procurement of raw materials, post-harvest handling) and refining technology used (in the refining process) that was economically feasible. In this study, the economic feasibility of citronella cultivation and refining was measured by considering the availability of raw materials; refining facility capacity, and operational costs incurred. This paper will describe the analysis of the Net Present Value of the cultivation and refining of citronella oil. The results showed that to maximize the distillation of citronella oil, raw materials needed as much as 1800 kg for each refining process. The raw material is needed for distillation in a refinery with a capacity of 600 kg and three times a day distillation. Based on Net Present Value analysis, it can also be seen that the business of refined fragrant lemongrass oil is considered economically feasible and can provide benefits if managed properly.

Penyuluhan Pemanfaatan Sereh (Cymbopogon nardus) Sebagai Tanaman Berkhasiat Obat yang Bernilai Ekonomi

“…Sereh dapat diolah menjadi berbagai produk antara lain bahan baku pewangi, losion antinyamuk, balsam, lilin aromaterapi (Nugraha et al, 2020;Ro'in et al, 2020;Shintawati et al, 2016). Berbagai potensi manfaaat sereh (Cymbopogon nardus) tersebut dapat dioptimalkan oleh mitra dikarenakan budidaya tanaman sereh yang relatif mudah.…”